Departing from the dark wood of traditional apothecaries, the clay-toned millwork
espouses a light, uniform backdrop for different products and branding.
Most of the beneficiaries are tied to British Columbia’s forestry sector which, according to PEDC is facing growing uncertainty as tariffs and rapidly changing global trade conditions increase costs and disrupt supply chains.
This year, Metrie, a North American manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, marks its 100th anniversary—a milestone made possible not by buildings, equipment, or scale, but by the people who have shaped the company for a century.
Evolving from small family firm, 100-year-old millwork company is becoming North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of MDF and solid wood moulding, doors, and pre-finished products. It’s not done yet.
The Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology is part of the Mass Timber Insurance Action Plan, a joint project of the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance and the Canadian Wood Council. This project, along with other initiatives under the Action Plan, is generously supported by Natural Resources Canada's Green Construction through Wood program.
The organization promoted British Columbia as a global supplier of quality wood products from sustainably managed forests at the Ho Chi Minh City Export Furniture Fair (HAWA) and the Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair.
Prepac, the Canadian company that in 2025 moved production out of Canada and consolidated operations in the U.S., is closing operations and laying off 200 workers as of May 2, 2026.
LONDON, Ont. — G&S Woodworking has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Cabinetry and Millwork category for 13 years, reflecting its reputation for precision craftsmanship and custom-built solutions serving London and Southwestern Ontario.
