Vance Publishing acquired two leading woodworking events and related assets from Reed Exhibitions Canada. The shows include the Woodworking Machinery and Supply Expo (WMS), held in odd years in Toronto, and Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO), held in even years in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec.

Sam Stoltzfus’ commitment to the safety of his workforce has led Keystone Wood Specialties Inc. to be recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies and earned him the 2006 Jerry Metz Achievement Award.

Contemporary Furniture Goes Classic: Custom woodworker Chris Bowman uses Old World finishing methods to create artistically modern furniture. - November 2005

Cellular Manufacturing: Part 1 - What's it to You? Implementing work cells can reduce inventory, rejects, material handling and delivery times. - November 2005

Gronlund's Commitment to Quality and Service - Success in Action: Bob Gronlund's hands-on management style and commitment to customer and community service help make Wood-Mode one of the top cabinet companies in North America - and earn him the third annu

Paul Wellborn, winner of the second annual Jerry Metz Achievement Award, has plotted the course of Wellborn Cabinet for four decades. He's the first to note that many others have contributed to the company's success along the way.

Technology Helps Cabinet Company Build for the Future: McConnell Cabinets has revamped its entire operation - from production through assembly - to improve the quality of its mass-produced custom and semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinetry. - August

Focusing on the 'estate residential' niche, Zepsa Architectural Woodwork keeps growing and enjoys this challenging market. (CWB 4-2004)

An unabashed commitment to education and training helps Joseph Cannon Jr. earn Wood & Wood Products' new Jerry Metz Achievement Award.

WMS, Canada's most important trade event for the secondary woodworking industry will be held at the International Center here Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2003