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Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
  • EVENTS
  • PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS
    • Lean Training
    • Sales Training
    • Leadership Training
    • Digital Marketing Training
    • Cyber Security Training
    • WMCO/CME Health & Safety Excellence Program
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    • Profile
  • MEMBERS DIRECTORY
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    • Testimonials
  • WMCO NEWS
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Continuous Improvement and Digital Integration: WMCO Plant Tour at Belair Office Products Inc.

On May 9th, 2024, WMCO members experienced a unique and engaging Plant Tour Focus Group at Belair Office Products Inc., hosted by David Larmer and Scott Vanderform. As Belair continues its journey through the Digital... read more →
  • May 11, 2024
  • WMCO
  • Cluster Knowledge Bank, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group

Elevating Insights from WMCO’s March 28th Quarterly Networking Event – March 28, 2024

The March 28th Quarterly Networking Event at Blum was well received and attended by over 40 participants. The day started with participants enjoying an opportunity to network, followed by a WMCO FedDev... read more →
  • April 8, 2024
  • WMCO
  • Cluster, Continuous Improvement, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group

WMCO ‘s ONBord Inc. Plant Tour Newsletter- January 31, 2024

ONBord hosted an engaging and well-received plant tour on January 31, 2024. The event brought together wood manufacturers and suppliers across Ontario to share ideas and learn from one another. ONbord,... read more →
  • February 2, 2024
  • WMCO
  • Cluster, Continuous Improvement, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group

WMCO returns for Part 2 Hybrid Plant Tour at Diamond CNC

Earlier this year, the WMCO featured a virtual plant tour of Diamond CNC’s previous location, Brantford ON. There, the company showcased their product flow and how the business has... read more →
  • May 5, 2022
  • Ryan Tabone
  • News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group
Rob Clare standing inside Diamond CNC shop with various pieces of equipment and a worker in background. He has his arm raised as he gives his tour of the shop.

WMCO features virtual case study plant tour of Diamond CNC’s shop

After years of continued company growth, Diamond CNC, in 2021 decided they had outgrown their current facility.  Situated at 116 Copernicus Boulevard, Brantford, it was their second shop they... read more →
  • February 28, 2022
  • Ryan Tabone
  • Members Only, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group
(Above) Brad Cairns describing an innovative purpose built machine created for an operation.

WMCO Live Stream Plant Tour Focus Group @ Best Damn Doors

On October 28th, WMCO manufacturing member Best Damn Doors opened theirs to a Live Stream Plant Tour Focus Group.  WMCO’s Ryan Tabone was on hand to film the event... read more →
  • November 9, 2021
  • Ryan Tabone
  • Members Only, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group
WMCO Plant Tour Focus Group – LIVE STREAM at RCI Cabinetry

WMCO Plant Tour Focus Group – LIVE STREAM at RCI Cabinetry

Recently the WMCO featured our first Plant Tour Focus Group event as a Live Streamed event. The tour was situated in St. Catharines by a newer manufacturing member to the... read more →
  • October 28, 2021
  • Ryan Tabone
  • Members Only, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group
WMCO hosted a Virtual Case Study/Plant Focus Tour of Tri-Coat Wood Finishing

WMCO Newsletter: Online events July 6th & 7th Wrap-ups

Recently on July 7th, the WMCO hosted a Virtual Case Study/Plant Focus Tour of Tri-Coat Wood Finishing. The event featured a look into how owner Andrew Bauman successfully implemented a... read more →
  • July 20, 2021
  • Ryan Tabone
  • Members Only, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group

Virtual Plant Tour Focus Group at Element5 Co.

On March 25th, 2021, we hosted our first plant tour focus group under our new name, Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario.   Founder of Element5 Patrick Chouinard was on hand... read more →
  • April 12, 2021
  • Ryan Tabone
  • Members Only, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group

Virtual Plant Tour Focus Group – CCW Architectural Millwork Inc.

How do you provide an immersive experience for plant tours when Ontario & Canada grapples with a pandemic and its constraints? Ask the BWA. We are focused on providing you... read more →
  • December 4, 2020
  • Michelle Holden
  • Members Only, News, Past Events, Plant Tour Focus Group
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