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Canfor Corporation Completes Full Acquisition of Canfor Pulp
Canfor Corporation has completed its acquisition of all remaining shares of Canfor Pulp Products Inc., consolidating full ownership of the pulp producer following a court-approved plan of arrangement under British Columbia’s Business…
AWMAC Ontario Appoints Patricia Muncan and Rick Hurst to Board of Directors
AWMAC Ontario has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, welcoming Patricia Muncan of CCW Architectural Millwork Casework Inc. and Rick Hurst of Richelieu Hardware Ltd. following elections held at its Annual General Meeting on…
Foliot Furniture Expands into Community Living Sector with Purpose-Built Housing Solutions
The company, established in 1991, has historically supplied durable furniture to universities, hotels, and institutional clients operating in high-occupancy settings. Its latest move extends that expertise to organizations delivering…
New MODWORKS Program Aims to Fast-Track Modular Construction Skills in Canada
The program, supported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), targets workers already active in construction, homebuilding, and project delivery roles. It aims to address workforce gaps as modular construction gains traction as…
Federal Government Commits $94.5M to Labour Market Data and Workforce Development
The funding, delivered through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), will support 14 organizations in producing standardized labour market information (LMI) and employer tools aimed at addressing skills shortages and improving…
New System Helps Measure Risk and Experience in Mass Timber Construction Projects
The methodology was developed for the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance and the Canadian Wood Council through the Mass Timber Insurance Action Plan. According to Bespoke Metrics, the framework is designed to improve transparency,…
Ateliers Jacob Receives $250,000 Federal Investment to Expand Production and Enter North American…
The funding, delivered through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), will enable Ateliers Jacob to acquire new manufacturing equipment and implement a marketing strategy targeting the North American market. The investment is…
HOMAG Group Reports Higher Earnings in 2025 Despite Continued Weak Furniture Sector
According to preliminary figures released March 5, the global woodworking machinery supplier recorded order intake of €1.38 billion in 2025, a slight increase from €1.357 billion the previous year.
Ottawa Reviewing Safeguard Inquiry Request on Imported Cabinets, Flooring and Wood Furniture
In a March 13 statement, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, confirmed that the government is assessing a request submitted by the Canadian Wood Products Alliance seeking a safeguard investigation…
Federal–Provincial Workforce Tariff Response Programs Commit Nearly $300M to Support Workers in B.C.…
The programs were announced by Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, alongside provincial ministers in both provinces.
AWMAC Seeks Industry Professionals as GIS Inspector Recruitment Expands
The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) is expanding its national pool of GIS Inspectors and is recruiting qualified professionals through several regional chapters, including the Atlantic Chapter and Southern…
Ottawa Backs Mass Timber, Indigenous Forestry and Research with $4.4M Prairie Investment
The funding was announced March 6, 2026, by Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. The investments target three key areas: forest industry transformation, Indigenous forestry capacity and…
WMCO to Host March Networking Event at Weinig Holz-Her Focused on Marketing, Machinery ROI and…
The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) will hold its next quarterly networking event on March 26 at the Weinig Holz-Her showroom in Mississauga, bringing together wood manufacturers for a series of educational sessions focused on…
UCS Forest Group Promotes Eric Larson and Jeff Floyd to COO Roles at Sierra Forest Products and…
UCS Forest Group has promoted Eric Larson and Jeff Floyd to Chief Operating Officer roles at Sierra Forest Products and Upper Canada Forest Products respectively, a move designed to strengthen market-specific leadership while maintaining…
Mastercam Strengthens Canadian Presence with Acquisition of Longtime Partner In-House Solutions
Mastercam has completed the acquisition of longtime Canadian channel partner In-House Solutions, a move that expands the company’s direct presence in the Canadian manufacturing sector and strengthens regional customer support.
Federal Funding Targets Forestry Technology, Mass Timber, and Mill Modernization in B.C.
The Government of Canada is investing in several forestry and wood manufacturing initiatives in British Columbia’s Southern Interior as part of a broader funding package aimed at strengthening supply chains and improving productivity.
AWFS Launches 2026 Design-it-Digital Student CAD Competition Focused on Table Design
The competition, which opened March 1, invites middle school, high school and post-secondary students to design a wood-based product using professional 2D or 3D CAD and rendering software. Entries will be judged online by a panel of…
Richelieu Wins Gold and Silver at 2026 Best of KBIS for VERTI 840 and ATIPICA
The awards were presented during the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando, Florida, recognizing product innovation and design leadership in the North American kitchen and bath sector.