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CITT Calls on Wood Industry Stakeholders to Register for Safeguard Inquiry by May 15
Canadian manufacturers, importers and foreign suppliers involved in cabinets, flooring and wood furniture are being urged to prepare immediately for participation in the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s new safeguard inquiry into…
Bjoern Henseler and Robin Rooker Step Into Expanded Leadership Roles at Woodlore
Woodlore International has announced two senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its operational performance and accelerating growth, naming Bjoern Henseler as Vice President of Operations and Robin Rooker as Vice President,…
Woodworking Technology Days 2026 Set for October Return in Ontario
Now in its seventh year, the annual event brings together woodworking equipment suppliers, technology providers and manufacturers for a series of open houses and live equipment demonstrations hosted at participating industry locations…
New Health Canada Safety Warning Targets Furniture Tip-Over Risks
In its latest “Danger to Human Health or Safety” assessment, updated March 31, 2026, the department concludes that clothing storage units not meeting the 2023 edition of ASTM F2057 may no longer provide adequate protection. The revised…
Metrie Marks Centennial with Habitat for Humanity Build in Chicago
Metrie, a North American manufacturer and distributor of millwork products, brought together industry partners, customers, and employees in Chicago to support affordable housing construction in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity…
Quebec Furniture Sector Hit by Multiple Closures as Trade Pressures Mount
The closure of several major furniture manufacturers in Quebec, including South Shore Furniture and eSolutions Furniture Group, is intensifying concerns about the stability of Canada’s secondary wood manufacturing sector, as unions and…
High Turnout at WMCO AI Webinar Highlights Growing Momentum in Wood Manufacturing
The April 16 webinar hosted by Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario drew more than 60 participants, reflecting solid engagement from across the secondary wood manufacturing sector and signaling growing interest in practical digital…
B.C. Launches Text-Based Support Line for Tradespeople Living with Chronic Pain
The Province of British Columbia, in partnership with Pain BC, has launched a new text-based support service aimed at helping tradespeople manage chronic pain and access mental-health and substance-use resources. The service, known as the…
Federal-Ottawa Partnership Approves 1,100+ Affordable Homes, Exceeding Targets
Canada’s federal government has approved eight affordable housing projects in Ottawa that will deliver more than 1,100 new rental homes, surpassing initial targets by nearly 10% under a new federal-municipal partnership. The announcement…
Trade Probe Launched Into Imported Cabinetry and Wood Products as Industry Pressures Grow
The federal government has formally launched a safeguard inquiry into imports of certain wood products, directing the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to assess their impact on domestic manufacturers. The investigation targets…
CKCA Backs Federal Safeguard Probe, Urges Immediate Tariffs to Protect Cabinet Industry
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is calling for immediate government intervention following Ottawa’s decision to launch a safeguard inquiry into imported wood products, warning that delays in action could accelerate industry…
Mirax Group Revives Errington Mill, Expands Coastal Cedar Operations
Mirax Group has acquired the former Errington Cedar Sawmill in Errington, British Columbia, marking a significant expansion of its coastal forestry operations and signaling the planned restart of a facility that had faced closure in recent…
Mako Wood Furniture and Good Way Homes Receive B.C. Funding to Expand Manufacturing
The Government of British Columbia is allocating a portion of $6.75 million in funding to support expansion projects in wood-related manufacturing, including furniture production and prefabricated housing, as part of efforts to strengthen…
Expo Design and Québec Furniture Manufacturers’ Association (AFMQ) Unite to Strengthen Québec’s…
Produced by Design Spec Rep (DSR), Expo Design has become the most highly anticipated event for architects, designers, distributors, woodworkers, and other relevant industry professionals. The addition of Québec furniture manufacturers…
CBSA Launches Dumping and Subsidy Investigations into Plywood Imports from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated formal investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood imported from China, following a complaint from domestic industry…
Wood Design Awards 2026 Launches Call for Entries with Expanded Global Reach
The 2026 Wood Design and Building Awards program has officially opened its call for entries, inviting submissions from across North America and internationally to recognize excellence in wood-based architecture and construction. The program…
Atlas Engineered Products Secures $4M IFIT Funding for Robotic Truss Facility in Ontario
Atlas Engineered Products (AEP) has secured a non-repayable federal contribution of up to $4 million to support the development of its robotic roof truss manufacturing facility in Clinton, Ontario, as construction nears completion.
Shop Floor Profit Driver: WEB-CAB Showcases CUISICO Case Study in Upcoming Webinar
WEB-CAB will host a webinar on April 30, 2026, focused on helping cabinet manufacturers transform production operations into measurable profit centers. The session will highlight a real-world case study from CUISICO, a WEB-CAB customer that…