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Interfor selling Quebec operations for $30M, exiting province

QUEBEC, Canada — Interfor Corp. is selling three manufacturing facilities in the Province of Quebec, its Montréal corporate office, and exiting its operations in Québec. The company said these actions will allow it to "focus on the areas of highest future potential across the remainder of the Company."

By Larry Adams, October 16, 2024 | 10:19 am CDT

Canadian News

Interfor announces plans to exit Québec

As part of the exit plan, Interfor announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its sawmills in Val-d’Or and Matagami as well as its Sullivan remanufacturing plant in Val-d'Or to Chantiers Chibougamau Ltée.

By Dakota Smith, October 16, 2024 | 9:58 am CDT

Design

Häcker Kitchens debuts Systemat kitchen line

The Systemat line was first shown at Häcker's headquarters in Germany from September 21st to 27th and is set to debut in 2025.

By Dakota Smith, October 16, 2024 | 9:23 am CDT

Canadian News

Canfor names new president and CEO

John Baird, chairman of Canfor Pulp Products Inc.'s board of directors announced that Stephen Mackie has been appointed president and Chief Executive Officer of Canfor Pulp effective November 1, 2024.

By Larry Adams, October 15, 2024 | 9:40 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Cedar Direct on the lookout for third location

Cedar Direct, LLC, will create twenty new jobs in Rutherford County, North Carolina. The company will invest $925,000 to locate a distribution and warehouse facility in the town of Spindale.

By Dakota Smith, October 15, 2024 | 1:10 pm CDT

Wood Pro Expo Lancaster

All Star CNC to showcase products for boosting CNC router output at WPE Lancaster

MANHEIM, Pa. — All Star CNC Products, a source of CNC vacuum gaskets and clamping techniques, will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports.Leveraging more than 25 years of experience, All Star CNC is dedicated to supporting CNC router owners and operators to elevate their manufacturing processes through part hold optimization.

By Rich Christianson, October 15, 2024 | 1:06 pm CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Installation tools for multiple inserts

E-Z LOK offers a range of installation tools for use, regardless of the type of threaded insert being used. E-Z LOK tools install Solid Wall inserts for metal without engaging the insert internal threads. Installation tools for E-Z Knife threaded inserts are engineered to reduce effort and prevent insert damage. E-Z Coil tools can quickly fortify, or repair tapped holes in soft metal materials. Hex drive installation tools are ideal for softwood installation applications.

By Larry Adams, October 15, 2024 | 12:25 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Changes made to leadership of Schattdecor North America

Changes have been made to the leadership of Schattdecor North America. With the announcement of Flavio Nunes’ return to Brazil, CEO since 2015, a new team of directors will assume management of the North American unit beginning October 14th, 2024.

By Larry Adams, October 15, 2024 | 11:56 am CDT

Event Coverage

CIFF Shanghai, the International Furniture Fair in China, concluded its 54th edition

CIFF Shanghai, the International Furniture Fair in China held annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai Hongqiao, has just concluded its 54th edition, which was themed ‘Design Empowerment - Dual Internal-External Drive’.

By Larry Adams, October 15, 2024 | 11:23 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Metsä Wood discontinuing plywood production in Finland

Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, plans to discontinue plywood production in Suolahti, Finland. The plan to end production at the Suolahti mill is based on its poor profitability.

By Larry Adams, October 15, 2024 | 11:11 am CDT

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