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Weston Wood's stewardship program pledges to protect 25,000 trees

TORONTO — Weston Wood Solutions, a millwork company, is making strides toward sustainability and environmental responsibility through the launch of its Smart Forest Stewardship initiative.Starting in 2024, Weston Wood Solutions plans to plant, preserve, and protect up to 25,000 trees across Canada in partnership with Canada's Forest Trust Corporation (CFT), a social enterprise that delivers climate solutions through technology-enhanced sustainable forestry programs.

Canadian News

Biesse to triple the size of its Ontario Tech Center

Due to its success in the Americas Region and specifically in Canada, Biesse is expanding its Ontario Tech Center based in the Greater Toronto Area.  The company said its growth has been driven by consistently delivering high-quality products and services to customers and the new facility will give them the ability to provide an even more positive and memorable customer experience. 

Canadian News

West Fraser closing Fraser Lake Sawmill

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. said that it will permanently close its sawmill in Fraser Lake, British Columbia, following an orderly wind-down. The decision is the result of West Fraser’s inability to access economically viable fiber in the region.

Woodworking Industry News

Half million beds recalled after numerous injury reports

More than a half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall because they can break during use, which has resulted in dozens of injuries.The recall impacts several different models and sizes of upholstered low profile standard and platform beds from Home Design, Inc. The furniture wholesaler, which is based in Silver Lake in Kosciusko County, says it has received 128 reports of these beds “breaking, sagging or collapsing” when used, including 36 unspecified injuries to date.

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