MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Brad Cairns, co-owner of Quantum Lean, knows first-hand the powerful impact implementing lean manufacturing principles can have on a woodworking business. Cairns, who will present back-to-back “Kick Ass Lean” seminars Oct. 31 at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo, is also owner of Best Damn Doors in St. Thomas, Ontario. Fifteen years ago, he contracted Lean guru Jim Lewis of the Center for Lean Learning to help put his struggling business on a steadier foundation.

Canadian furniture manufacturer Palliser announced changes to its organizational structure, dividing the organization into four brand channels.

Q. What is the difference between the hardwood lumber grades of No.1 Common and Select or FAS-1 Face (also called “Face”)?

Q. We bought some No.1 Common kiln-dried hardwood lumber and it is warped up and down along the length. This cannot be used to make our larger doors, as the pieces we cut will not be flat. The supplier says that warp is not covered in the grades. Is this correct?

High-end furniture maker Goebel & Co. Furniture has purchased a 15,000-square-foot building in St. Louis, increasing its total manufacturing space by two-and-a-half times.

Fourteen employees were taken into custody after U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement raided a Nebraska wood pallet manufacturing plant.

Canadian lumber giant Canfor reported an operating loss of $124 million for the third quarter - compared to second quarter loss of $49.7 million.

During 2018, a total of 17,097 one-of-a-kind wood pens were turned, bringing the 15-year total to 175,224.

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“I don’t think there are any little cracks and crevices anymore to look under in our industry – I think I’ve covered it,” she said.