Canadian News

Real estate venture raises $3.5 million to address housing challenges in Canada

R-LABS, the real estate venture builder dedicated to co-creating and scaling companies that address the industry’s most pressing problems, has raised $3.5M (CAD) and expanded its partnership capabilities. The raise was led by Hatch, a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, and was joined by existing investors Oxford Properties, Dorsay Development Corp, and LandSure Systems Ltd.

Woodworking Industry News

Rev-A-Shelf acquires all rights to InnovaShelf Floating Shelf and Cabinet Bracket Systems

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rev-A-Shelf, a leader in innovative home organization and storage solutions, has acquired InnovaShelf floating shelf and cabinet bracket systems.This strategic acquisition follows the formal partnership between Rev-A-Shelf and InnovaShelf, which was publicly announced at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) earlier this year. Starting August 1, 2025, as part of this agreement, all orders and distribution of InnovaShelf branded products will now be handled exclusively through Rev-A-Shelf.

Woodworking Industry News

Trade commission makes preliminary determination in hardwood and decorative plywood trade cases

In what has been described as a victory for U.S. producers of hardwood and decorative plywood (HWDP), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on July 3, 2025, found that there is a reasonable indication that imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam are materially injuring the U.S. HWDP industry, according to Wiley, a Washington-based law firm with experience in international trade.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Finishing carbide saw blade

Diablo's Wood Demon Ultimate Finish saw blade delivers sandpaper-like finish cuts and is crafted with custom-formulated TiCo Hi-Density carbide teeth featuring Dura-Blend. This blade excels in achieving ultra-fine finishes in delicate wood materials, leaving no room for errors, the company states.