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The right tool for the job
Right now, the biggest trend in tooling systems is automation.
“A few years ago, I anticipated a labour shortage coming,” said Lisa Goulet, President of Aiguisatek. “So, we started to make our whole process technological six or seven years…
Inventory is King: Panel Processing
The possibilities with Thermally Fused Laminate can far extend those than natural wood.
“Humidity can warp natural wood, but TFL is engineered to exist in such an environment without any defects,” said Robert Scarimbolo, VP of Sales and…
Making the most of space
Chris Cornish purchased Arbutus Furniture & Closets in 2018. This 35-year-old company offers the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom furniture and storage and storage solutions in the residential, commercial and…
Walk the talk
Woodland Horizon Ltd. owner Laverne Martin is someone you can describe as engaged with people and proud of what he does. If you’re on social media, you may have caught some of the thought-provoking posts echoed by a company that has deep…
ChopValue: Sticking to innovation
From dinner plates to showrooms, ChopValue is giving chopsticks a second life. Established in 2016, the woodworking trailblazer has built a Canada-wide business by repurposing used chopsticks into a range of sustainable home products. We…
NKBA 30 Under 30: Cara Hansen
Cara Hansen, founder of Vancouver-based Triple Dot Design Studio, has been selected as a 2022 Thirty Under 30 recipient, awarded by the American National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Hansen was chosen from hundreds of nominations…
NKBA 30 Under 30: Shantelle Yablonski
Shantelle Yablonski, Senior Design Consultant with Superior Cabinets Saskatoon, has been selected as a 2022 Thirty Under 30 recipient, awarded by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Yablonski was selected from hundreds of…
Opportunity knocked
When COVID-19 hit, Paradise Cabinets & Countertops responded by writing safety protocols for staff, installers, and clients. Like other companies, they faced reduced staff, and employees’ morale was low due to stress and uncertainty.…
Crafting a Legacy at Springwater Woodcraft
From the Lloyd family garage to a 14,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Minesing, Ontario, Springwater Woodcraft has anchored its roots in the Canadian woodworking field. Now, with 30 years under its belt, the family-run furniture and finishing…
Mid Island Cabinets takes first steps with Kaizen
Owner Guy Lussier started Mid Island Cabinets (MIC) in Parksville, BC, in 1992. Starting in a small garage, they have now grown to a 30,000 square foot facility which they moved to in 2017. Guy’s daughter, Kathy Hatcher, currently serves as…
Gold level quality: Stirling Woodworks
It was a celebration of woodworking excellence during the 2021 AWMAC BC Awards on September 21. Among the night’s biggest winners was Stirling Woodworks Ltd., which took home a total of five awards for its work over several notable…
Hungry Equipment
Lev2 Millwork, based in Oshawa, Ontario, started as a labour of love three years ago by designer and owner Alexis Kofman. Her vision to offer exceptional design to everyone at multiple price points sparked a millwork business with 20 staff…
Beckville Woodcrafts’ Award-Winning Style
An eye for style and dedication to craftsmanship earned Beckville Woodcrafts top honours at the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) BC 30th Awards of Excellence. The millwork company earned the Ed Russell…
From prototype to patent
With lumber prices in such a wild flux in recent months, interest in reclaimed wood has become a popular trend that makes tools for treating this kind of wood essential.
Kastella: Montreal-made
That was how small Kastella was when Burhop got started building custom furniture and selling from their retail space, and the company’s done nothing but grow since then. Now, they split their business down the middle - about 50% of their…