WMC leads new Ontario program to train 72 woodworkers
PEMBROKE, Ontario – The Ontario government is partnering with the Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC) to help 72 workers and jobseekers learn the necessary skills to get jobs in wood manufacturing.
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Bodaq vinyl film mimics stone, marble, leather and more
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Bodaq vinyl architectural film, a self-adhesive, stretchable decorative surface, is offered in more than 450 patterns from Nelcos Distribution.
Video: The making of the world’s first wooden satellite
VANTAA, Finland – The WISA Woodsat, the world’s first wooden satellite successfully completed its stratospheric test flight earlier this month. The nano-satellite was designed and constructed to “hopefully” withstand the harsh rigors of space orbit, according to the mission team.
WCA President Scott Nelson reflects on challenges of past year
NELLYSFORD, Va. -- Scott Nelson, president of the Woodwork Career Alliance, rolled up his sleeves to field questions about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the non-profit organization and its core members. He also offered a glimpse of WCA programs and activities moving forward.
Port Alberni, B.C., moves to expropriate Western Forest Products’ sawmill
PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia -- The City of Port Alberni set into motion action to take over more than 40 acres of land occupied by Western Forest Products’ Somass Division sawmill.
Plenty to see, plenty to do in EBC’s host city
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When making your plans to attend the 2021 Executive Briefing Conference (EBC), be sure to tack on at least a couple of extra days to take in the majestic mountain views and explore the intriguing mix of nature, recreation, history and culture that truly make Colorado Springs a destination city.
Palliser appoints Ambeau as first CMO
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Steve Ambeau has been named to the newly created position of chief marketing officer by the Palliser Furniture Group.
High school woodworking students persevere through pandemic
Six high school woodworking instructors discuss how COVID-19 slowed, but couldn't stop students driven to earn their WCA Sawblade Certificate.
During a year fraught with unexpected stops and starts due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) issued hundreds of Sawblade Certificates.
World’s first wooden satellite passes test flight
The WISA Woodsat, a nanosatellite made with UPM birch plywood that is scheduled to launch into orbit this fall, completed a successful test run.
New Marathon Hardware president outlines goals in video
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – David Volpe, a nearly 20-year employee of Marathon Hardware, has been named company president.
