The National Event for Canada's Wood Industry

LONDON, Ont. — Cabinetry manufacturer Aeon Canada officially broke ground on its new $20-million, 90,000-square-foot facility in London, Ontario.Jason Zang, who immigrated from China to study in Canada, plans to grow his existing small cabinet assembly business into a standalone factory. The company is transitioning from assembling imported parts to full-scale local manufacturing.

The total value of investment in building construction increased $540.8 million (+2.3%) to $23.6 billion in April. The residential sector rose 3.1%, while the non-residential sector edged up 0.7%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.8% in April.

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.