The National Event for Canada's Wood Industry

This announcement builds on British Columbia’s foundational industry that is the third largest exporter of softwood lumber in the world with more than 2,000 facilities, nearly 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, and nearly $13 billion in GDP. The initiative will be led by Gorman Group.

Akhurst takes over for Murat Dogan, president of IMA-Schelling Canada.

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has granted provisional protection to the U.S. assets of Bestar and other sister companies facing liquidation. The shield prevents creditors from seizing the company's U.S.-based inventory or facilities while it navigates insolvency proceedings in Canada and seeks formal U.S. recognition of its bankruptcy, according to a report from Law360.

Nominations close May 11. The program honors young professionals who are shaping the future of the North American woodworking industry. Persons 40 or younger, in all job levels, in all sectors of the industry, are eligible.

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) President & CEO Jonathan Paine welcomed newly named Québec Premier Christine Fréchette to Washington for a focused discussion on cross-border trade and economic cooperation.

The news out of Canada this week has been devastating for the Canadian wood products industry, as two major furniture manufacturers have announced they were closing. Those closures just might have been the beginning.

The eSolutions Furniture Group, which includes Bush Business Furniture, Bush Furniture, and Bestar, has ceased manufacturing operations, effective immediately.

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Woodlore International has named Robin Rooker as its new vice president, business development & growth.In this role, Rooker will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, expand its presence across domestic and international markets, and build meaningful partnerships that drive long-term value. Rooker's work will also support key opportunities in areas such as global expansion, new revenue streams, and funding initiatives.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mako Wood Furniture will receive up to $5.5 million through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to construct a new facility in Merrit, British Columbia.Mako Wood Furniture’s new plant, which is already under construction, is expected to create 29 jobs. The company plans to continue manufacturing at its existing facility in Surrey, British Columbia.Mako Wood Furniture manufactures bedroom sets, dining room sets and home office furniture using alder, pine and maple hardwoods.