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WMS 2017: Scenes around Canada's national wood industry event
By Karen M. Koenig
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The ribbon cutting signaled the official start of WMS 2017. Pictured are (l-r): Sandra Wood, executive director of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Assn.; Michelle Morrell, association manager for the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada; Peter Gallagher, president of the AWMAC Ontario chapter; Mike Baker, executive director of Bluewater Wood Alliance; Tim Fixmer, president & CEO of CCI Media and show owner CCI Canada; Carson Fixmer, vice president/business manager, CCI Media; and Harry Urban, WMS show manager.

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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Thousands of woodworking professionals converged at WMS - the national event for Canada’s wood industry, for a look at new equipment, supplies and services for all segments of the industry. The biennial Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo took place Nov. 2-4 at the International Centre in Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario.

In addition to products offered by the more than 270 companies and brands represented in exhibitor displays, the show also featured an extensive conference program and luncheons with keynote speakers. Along with the pictures featured here, additional articles and pictures can be found at WMSCanada.ca and twitter.com/WoodworkingBiz

Upcoming editions of WMS will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 2,  2019, and Oct. 28-30, 2021, at the International Centre in Mississauga. For information, visit WMSCanada.ca.

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Karen Koenig | Editor

Karen M. Koenig has more than 30 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As editor of special publications under the Woodworking Network brand, including the Red Book Best Practices resource guide and website, Karen’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating of editorial content. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media. She can be reached at [email protected]

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