The National Event for Canada's Wood Industry

November 17-19, 2027 | Toronto Congress Centre

Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo

WMS News

Sales slip as changes hit FDMC 300: Special report

2025 can best be described as the year of change for the FDMC 300, a ranking of the largest wood products manufacturers in North America. Combined sales reached $71.4 billion, as acquisitions, closures, expansions, and reductions made their mark.

By Karen M. Koenig, April 9, 2026 | 4:00 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

BIFMA slates free accredited CEU webinar on its LEVEL furniture sustainability program

The online session is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, April 23. It will be presented by Joy Stesphenson, training and development manager of Indiana Furniture.

By Rich Christianson, April 8, 2026 | 3:55 pm CDT

Canadian News

Slideshow: Modern comfort living in the woods

Hâle House is an intergenerational residence that blends harmoniously into the forested landscape of the Laurentians, near Lake St-Victor, in the Province of Quebec.

By Rich Christianson, April 7, 2026 | 8:26 pm CDT

Canadian News

Canadian cabinet company, Chaulk, acquires All About Kitchens

Chaulk, considered one of Canada’s highest producing cabinetry facilities per square foot, has acquired All About Kitchens, a well-established cabinetry and kitchen design company based Huntsville, Ontario.

By Larry Adams, April 5, 2026 | 10:11 am CDT

Canadian News

WMCO to host 'AI in the Wood Industry' webinar

This session will introduce manufacturers to the types of AI solutions currently available, along with practical strategies for implementation.

By Rich Christianson, April 2, 2026 | 10:51 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Spearhead launches $60 million glulam expansion

Spearhead, a Nelson, B.C.-based family-owned timber fabricator, is investing $60 million in a new production facility housing a highly specialized glulam manufacturing line and advanced CNC machining technology

By Larry Adams, March 30, 2026 | 8:32 am CDT

Canadian News

Gorman Group announces CEO succession

More than a year ago, our CEO, Nick Arkle, advised the board of directors and the owners of the Gorman Group that it was time to begin a "thoughtful and deliberate succession process."

By Larry Adams, March 26, 2026 | 8:14 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Historic TFL panel standard sets performance benchmarks

TFL panels are used in commercial and residential interior applications.

By Karen M. Koenig, March 24, 2026 | 2:36 pm CDT

Canadian News

Canfor absorbs Canfor Pulp through stock buyout

Canfor Pulp reported a net loss of $133.6 million for its fourth quarter.

By Rich Christianson, March 23, 2026 | 7:02 pm CDT

Design

Slideshow: A modern-day apothecary

Departing from the dark wood of traditional apothecaries, the clay-toned millwork espouses a light, uniform backdrop for different products and branding.

By Rich Christianson, March 23, 2026 | 3:27 pm CDT