Hexagon acquires Planit Canada, strengthening its woodworking software business and expanding direct support for Canadian manufacturers.

UCS Forest Group has rebranded as Spitz Group, marking 40 years of growth, innovation, and customer-focused leadership in the wood products industry

Hexagon’s Production Software Division acquires Planit Canada, expanding its direct footprint and support for Cabinet Vision and Alphacam users nationwide.

Ontario is investing $1.6 million in Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. to support a $5.3M sawmill expansion in Mildmay, boosting production, jobs, and forestry supply chains.

A new report finds modular wood construction could generate over 500 million board feet of additional timber demand if regulatory barriers are removed.

Vancouver opens its 105-meter mass timber amphitheater, showcasing advanced wood engineering ahead of the FIFA World Cup fan festival.

Canada launches a four-pillar Forest Sector Action Plan to modernize mills, expand markets, and protect workers amid US tariffs and industry closures.

West Fraser’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights carbon cuts, renewable energy, biodiversity work and fibre partnerships for wood products.

Canada invests $130M to test single-stair timber housing, scale mass timber production, boost Indigenous participation, and strengthen forest-sector resilience.

The 2026 North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS-26) is live. Learn how mandatory secondary designators and new building codes impact door and window makers.