Press Releases

Press Releases

After train derailment, hardwood industry touts health benefits

Hardwood industry leaders issued statements touting the benefits of real wood products over highly processed, wood-look alternatives. The statements come in response to the recent train derailment and chemical spill that took place in East Palestine, Ohio. The unfortunate incident raised questions about the effects of chemicals—and the products made from them—in relation to our health and environment.

Canadian News

WMS 2021 postponed

 CCI Canada is currently working with the staff of the International Centre in Mississauga to find workable alternative dates in early 2022.

Canadian News

New logos for the CWMDA and its Woodworking Technology Days (WTD) event

The Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA) introduced a new logo for the association and for ts event, Woodworking Technology Days (WTD).  According to association director Marc Proulx, "a refresh was more than welcome for the 35-year-old association logo. The new WTD logo reflects the recent decision by the CWMDA not only to make the event a yearly one but develop it into a major and professional event serving the Canadian industry, focusing on the more specialized production machinery."