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.

Investment will help expand and modernize local sawmill to increase production of Ontario-made wood products and create five new jobs at Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. in Mildmay, Ontario.

COBHAM, United Kingdom — Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, the world’s second-largest reseller of Cabinet Vision, strengthening its direct presence in the Canadian woodworking software market.Details of the transaction were not immediately available.

The report highlights the company's sustainability performance across a variety of environmental, social and governance goals and disclosed targets.

The Honorable Tim Hodgson, minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a Forest Sector Action Plan, with key commitments to drive the transformation of the forest sector in collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples and other key partners.

Under the Spitz Group brand, the company continues to operate through its established businesses, including Sierra Forest Products in the U.S., and Upper Canada Forest Products and A&M Wood Specialty in Canada.

This year marks the 11th annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

Upholstery manufacturer Palliser has been purchased by long-time supplier and strategic partner MotoMotion, according to a report in Home News Now.

The Ontario government is investing more than $14 million to build a modern, digital system to inventory the province’s forest resources, giving industry access to better information to invest, grow and create jobs.