Event Coverage

WIC sessions demystify tech, industry trends

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- A special joint technology presentation titled “Demystifying AI, AR, VR” led off the last day of sessions at the Woodworking Industry Conference. Coordinated by Woodworking Network’s David Biggs, WIC attendees learned more about artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality.

Closets

California Closets adds Baltimore and New Jersey locations to company-owned operations

TORONTO - FirstService Corporation, the parent company of California Closets, expanded its company-owned operations with the acquisitions of Baltimore and South New Jersey franchises. 
 
“These two acquisitions provide key market footholds in the attractive and growing Mid-Atlantic region,” said Charlie Chase, President & CEO of FirstService Brands.

Closets

California Closets adds Baltimore and New Jersey locations to company-owned operations

TORONTO - FirstService Corporation, the parent company of California Closets, expanded its company-owned operations with the acquisitions of Baltimore and South New Jersey franchises. 
 
“These two acquisitions provide key market footholds in the attractive and growing Mid-Atlantic region,” said Charlie Chase, President & CEO of FirstService Brands.

Closets

California Closets adds Baltimore and New Jersey locations to company-owned operations

TORONTO - FirstService Corporation, the parent company of California Closets, expanded its company-owned operations with the acquisitions of Baltimore and South New Jersey franchises. 
 
“These two acquisitions provide key market footholds in the attractive and growing Mid-Atlantic region,” said Charlie Chase, President & CEO of FirstService Brands.

Canadian News

Lumber firm fined $75,000 after employee injured in delivery

NEWMARKET, Ont. - A Canadian lumber firm must pay $75,000 for failing to protect one of its workers in 2015.
 
The worker was unloading large beams of lumber at a home residence when he was critically injured. After unstrapping two 28-foot long beams from the bed of his truck, the employee attempted to push them off the side but lost balance and fell seven feet to the driveway below.