The National Event for Canada's Wood Industry

While the Lac Saint-Jean sawmill is shutdown, the operation’s drying and planing plant in Hébertville, Quebec, will continue to process lumber from the cooperative’s Lignarex sawmill in La Baie, Quebec.

In the face of U.S. trade measures, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action to support the forest sector, protect workers and their jobs, and give Canadian companies the stability they need to weather short-term shocks and retool for a stronger, more diversified future.

Conifex Timber Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Conifex Mackenzie Forest Products Inc., has completed a $19 million secured term loan with the Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) under the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program.

Weston Forest, a distributor and remanufacturer of softwood and hardwood lumber, and specialty panel products, announced two appointments to bolster its sales and distribution efforts.

Ideal for use in many residential and commercial applications, composite panels have excellent machining characteristics and can be fabricated with CNC and standard woodworking machinery. Tight tolerances can be achieved for value engineering. 

The event will feature a trio of educational sessions focused on digital marketing, capital investment, and government funding opportunities.

The 35,000-square-foot factory includes multiple CNC machines, robotics and finishing.

Global furniture manufacturer adds world-class furniture and casegoods production in Toronto, Ontario, and creates a platform for growth.

Millwork giant Metrie continues to grow with the acquisition of BWI Distribution, Louisiana Millwork, and Florida Made Door businesses from Owens Corning, a building products leader.

The Committee focuses on activities that continue to improve collective safety performance, earn trust from regulators and the public and foster a stronger safety culture among WPAC members.