Mike Baker, CEO of the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario, cuts the ribbon to kick off WMS 2023. He's joined, left to right, by Tim Fixmer, CEO of Woodworking Network and CCI Canada; Harry Urban, WMS event manager; Laurie Suikki, Association Manager, AWMAC Ontario Chapter; Lynn MacKinlay, Succeeding President, Wood Manufacturing Council; and Kim LeBel, Executive Director - Events, CCI Canada and Woodworking Network.
WMS 2023 attendees watch as a Stolbek sanding robot goes to work.
A bustling crowd streams into WMS 2023 on opening day.
WMS attendees took part in the WMS Live Auction in partnership with Boss Auctions on the show floor on Friday, November 3 at 3 p.m. A professional auctioneer conducted the auction. A portion of the proceeds will go to Skills Canada.
Many of the innovations in materials, supplies, software, and woodworking equipment made their debut in Canada.
WMS 2023 opening keynoter, Luke Elias, launched the WMS Live Stage with a standing-room-only presentation titled, president of Muskoka, discussed his company's journey to drive his company using data and state-of-the-art technology
Surfacing materials, finishes, and substrates on display at WMS 2023 included innovations being seen for the first time in Canada.
Robert Lacroix of JONH Moulding.
Activity PRO-PLY Custom Plywood's booth.
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