Go Global: Export Support for Ontario Wood Manufacturers

A dedicated resource centre featuring export readiness training, benchmarking best practices, market intelligence, and connections to key trade partners and government support programs.

Ontario’s advanced wood manufacturers have significant opportunities in global markets. Through our export development initiatives, we provide practical training, trusted trade expertise, and direct connections to government programs and international partners—helping members build export capacity with confidence.

Export Readiness Events & Training

Our export training series supports wood manufacturers in strengthening export literacy, benchmarking best practices, and identifying new market opportunities.

These export training events are designed to strengthen export capacity within Ontario’s advanced wood manufacturing sector and support long-term international market growth.

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Event Recaps & Industry Insights

Explore summaries and key takeaways from our export readiness sessions, including expert presentations, benchmarking discussions, and market intelligence shared by industry and government partners.

Webinar Recordings & Resources Library

Our export training series supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in strengthening export literacy, benchmarking best practices, and identifying new market opportunities.

WMCO Export Session (2026)
Video: WMCO Alternate Export Market Session 2 – TCS and EDC
Date: February 27th, 2026

Topics:

  • Trade Diversification 101
  • Leveraging EDC
  • Export Funding

***Click below for Slide deck Presentations and Material:

WMCO Export Session (2025)
Video: WMCO Alternate Export Market Session – Global Affairs and EDC
Date: December 10th, 2025

Topics:

  • Global Affairs Support
  • Leveraging EDC
  • Export Funding

***Click below for Slide deck Presentations and Material:

WMCO Roundtable (2025)

Video: Section 232 Tariff Roundtable
Date: October 6th, 2025

The Recording of WMCO’s Tariff Roundtable featuring US Trade Lawyer Heather Jacobson. Due to anonymity concerns, the visuals of the recording were removed.

Government Funding & Assistance Updates

Discover current government programs, funding opportunities, and trade support services designed to help manufacturers expand into international markets. We regularly highlight relevant resources to keep members informed and export-ready.

Ready to explore new markets?

We’ve organized key government funding programs into six streams — Training, Hiring, Expansion, Research & Development, Environment, and Sales — so you can quickly find the support that fits your business priorities.

Export Partners & Market Intelligence

We work closely with leading Canadian trade and export organizations to ensure our members receive timely intelligence, trusted advisory services, and access to international networks.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian companies expand into international markets by connecting them with experienced trade professionals in Canada and around the world.

Through its global network, the TCS provides market insights, qualified contacts, and practical support to help businesses navigate new markets and succeed globally.

WMCO: US Export Toolkit
How to Enter/Expand into US Markets
OPERATIONAL EXPORT READINESS SERIES

In the first event in our Export Roundtable Series: How to Enter/Expand US Markets, we presented an extensive US Export Toolkit developed by WMCO in partnership with NRCan and Shaftesbury Associates.

To access the downloadable toolkit, read the event summary, and watch the event recording, you must login. If you need assistance logging in please contact Brayden DeWitt, Cluster Administration Specialist e: bdewitt@wmco.ca

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage.

As international risk experts, EDC helps Canadian companies to navigate, manage and take on risk to support their growth beyond Canada’s borders. Since 1944, businesses of all sizes and sectors have counted on EDC for the export knowledge and financial solutions they need to succeed in global markets.

EDC solutions include:

  • Capital – access to working capital and financing
  • Risk mitigation – insurance that lowers the risk of doing business abroad
  • Trade knowledge – expertise to help companies make informed decisions
  • Global connections – relationships that connect Canadian and international companies and help both parties grow

To learn more contact:
Lucci Mihet
Senior Account Manager | Southwestern Ontario Region
e: lmihet@edc.ca

Social Media & Ongoing Updates

Don’t Miss Industry Updates

Stay informed with news, insights, and stories from Ontario’s wood manufacturing network.

📢 Last call — AI in Wood Manufacturing (April 16)If AI has come up in your business and you haven’t had time to sort through what actually matters, this session is worth attending.We’re focusing on:• Practical applications in manufacturing• Where AI can reduce admin work and improve accuracy• Real use cases like PO vs Quote validation and workflow automation• A clear path to getting started without major disruption📅 TOMORROW - April 16th at 11:45am💻 Live Webinar🔗 ow.ly/ueg650YK4YX ... See MoreSee Less
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U.S. Tariff Refunds – Action RequiredA new U.S. Customs portal (CAPE) launches April 20, allowing importers to request refunds on IEEPA tariffs.If your company exports to the U.S., you may be eligible — but:• You must have an ACE account• Refunds are time-sensitive• Brokers may not be able to process requests quickly👉 Apply for ACE access: ace-accounts.cbp.gov/s/importer-formWe recommend acting now to avoid missing eligibility windows. ... See MoreSee Less
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Many operations are still dealing with:• Manual PO vs Quote checks• Disconnected systems• High admin workloadThis session looks at how AI can address those issues in a practical way.Topics include:• Real use cases in manufacturing• Where AI delivers measurable value• How to start with small, targeted pilots📅 April 16th, 2026🔗 ow.ly/q1Pa50YCE3F ... See MoreSee Less
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All Ontario wood manufacturers are invited to join us at the new WEINIG HOLZ-HER Canada showroom for our next WMCO networking event.We’ll be covering practical topics, including:✔ Digital Marketing✔ Machinery ROI✔ Funding UpdatesPlus, WEINIG HOLZ-HER will showcase their Glu Jet PUR-PRO edgebanding glue system — designed to improve bond quality, efficiency, and production performance.📅 March 26th, 2026📍 WEINIG HOLZ-HER Canada – 210 Brunel Rd, Unit 4, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X2🍽 Networking lunch includedA great opportunity to connect with fellow manufacturers and explore new technologies.Register here: ow.ly/8Cf550YpmcA ... See MoreSee Less
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⚖️ Trade Update for Wood ManufacturersWith U.S. Section 232 tariffs still impacting cabinetry, upholstered furniture, and related wood products, WMCO is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss the current trade landscape.The session will include insight from U.S. trade lawyer Heather Jacobson, who will provide a perspective on recent legal developments and what they may mean for manufacturers.📅 March 17🕐 1:00 PM💻 Virtual Event👉 Register here: ow.ly/gnaq50YruJJ ... See MoreSee Less
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