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Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
  • EVENTS
  • PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS
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    • WMCO/CME Health & Safety Excellence Program
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    • Testimonials
  • WMCO NEWS
  • ABOUT WMCO
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    • Our History
    • Our Vision & Mission
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    • Sales & Export Growth Funding for Ontario Wood Manufacturers
    • WMCO Funding Projects
    • Plant Tour Focus Groups
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    • Hot Topics
    • RFQ
    • Export Resources
Dec 18

Season’s Greetings from WMCO 2025!

  • December 18, 2025
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On behalf of the WMCO staff and its Board of Directors, we wish you and your families all the best for the holidays and 2026!

2025 has been a year filled with continued growth and success for the WMCO cluster and its members!


A few highlights include, but are not limited to:

  • WMCO represents an engaged and strong industry membership that believes in the power of clustering for the betterment of the industry, with over 180 members.
  • We welcomed 33 new member companies in 2025!
  • We hosted 22 events with value-added topics, training, and networking for members to learn from each other and subject matter experts.
  • Over 1100 registered attendees, both in person and live-streamed!
  • The 2.85 million in funding received in 2023 over 2.5 years from FeDev Ontario to support manufacturing members with digital integration has achieved 60 projects to date: exceeding the target of 50 projects.
  • Amount funded to members so far $2.2 million
  • Industry investment to date: $42.6 million, giving a current ratio of 15.7:1
  • Participant Productivity increased by 7% overall – a big success!
  • Average sales per employee increased by 5%
  • First trip to Ligna Technology Show in Hanover, Germany, with 15 members to learn about current technology innovation, keeping our cluster members ahead of the curve!

These are hard numbers reflecting the real impact that WMCO cluster activities have on member companies!

WMCO is proud to be achieving our Vision through executing our Mission:

Our Mission

WMCO’s cluster model generates collaborative relationships to share knowledge, stimulate innovation, and foster new mindsets and ways of working together.

Our Vision

WMCO’s leadership is strengthening the performance, innovation, and agility of Ontario’s value-added wood manufacturing industry.

WMCO would like to thank you for your ongoing engagement and support. 2026 promises to be a year of new opportunities and continued growth!

See our list of new member companies, and our cluster map that shows the WMCO member communities in Ontario:

  • McFadden’s Hardware
  • Bateman Furniture
  • Thomes Ltd.
  • Distinctive Wood Products Inc.
  • Canmade
  • Sarnia Cabinets
  • Copernicus Educational Products Inc.
  • Timberwood Custom Kitchens
  • True North Log Homes
  • Felder Group Canada
  • ONE F 2 N
  • Dan Parker Carpentry
  • Mirmil
  • Opulence Wood Products
  • Coletech
  • RJMac Solutions
  • Exquisite Wood Designs
  • Monarch Saunas
  • RH DOORS
  • Kipco Hardware
  • Evo Cabinets Inc.
  • Olon Industries
  • Ingrain Concepts LTD
  • Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.
  • Precision Veneer Products Ltd.
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Related Posts

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  • Woodlore International Plant Tour Highlights – October 29, 2025November 3, 2025
  • WMCO Quarterly Networking Event at Biesse Brings Industry Together on Cybersecurity, AI, and Funding OpportunitiesOctober 10, 2025
  • WMCO CEO to Discuss U.S. Tariffs on CBC Ontario MorningOctober 7, 2025

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