Canadian News

Canadian Wood Council appoints Derek Nighbor as president, CEO

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) announces that Rick Jeffery will retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the CWC effective June 30, 2026, following a distinguished career of leadership and service to Canada’s wood products industry. The CWC Board of Directors has appointed Derek Nighbor as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

Woodworking Industry News

AWI Chicago 2026 Annual Golf Outing connects woodworking industry leaders

For more than three decades, the outing has served as a key relationship-building event for the regional architectural woodwork community. More than 175 attendees are expected to participate, representing companies and professionals involved in custom millwork, casework, finishing, coatings, hardware, materials, distribution, specification, design, installation, and project delivery.

Woodworking Industry News

Second firefighter dies from injuries at lumber mill fire and explosion

SEARSMONT, Maine — Hundreds of firefighters, first responders and community members lined the streets of Searsmont, Maine, to honor Searsmont firefighter who died following injuries sustained in the Robbins Lumber explosion on May 15.Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76, of the Searsmont Fire Department, died Sunday morning, June 14, from injuries suffered in the May 15 explosion at Robbins Lumber. He had been receiving treatment at Maine Medical Center in Portland.