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Most of us in the wood industry who run our own businesses also perform a sales role for the company. Most of us have to deal with the distractions of multi-tasking other aspects of the business, whether it be in production, procurement, managing people, and other tasks. The minute you sit back to actually look at what is involved in the sales and relationship development and management function, and how we as human beings are so diverse, it is no wonder that increased sales remains an ongoing challenge and need for our businesses. Thirty BWA member companies participated in...
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The BWA Plant Tour Focus Groups continue to draw members from far and wide from across southwestern Ontario. BWA members traveling from Chatham, Niagara, GTA, Owen Sound, and Barrie, and all stops in between representing cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, commercial millworkers, CNC houses, and niche product manufacturers all showed up at this event because they share the same needs and interests: we all want to get better! They gathered at George Guenzler & Son in Kitchener, ON for the BWA Plant Tour Focus Group Jan 23, 2018. These events focus on a challenge in the host company, and members learn...
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The BWA Plant Tour Focus Groups continue to draw members from far and wide from across southwestern Ontario. BWA members traveling from Chatham, Niagara, GTA, Owen Sound, and Barrie, and all stops in between representing cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, commercial millworkers, CNC houses, and niche product manufacturers all showed up at this event because they share the same needs and interests: we all want to get better! They gathered at George Guenzler & Son in Kitchener, ON for the BWA Plant Tour Focus Group Jan 23, 2018. These events focus on a challenge in the host company, and members...
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The BWA Plant Tour Focus Groups continue to draw members from far and wide from across southwestern Ontario. BWA members traveling from Chatham, Niagara, GTA, Owen Sound, and Barrie, and all stops in between representing cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, commercial millworkers, CNC houses, and niche product manufacturers all showed up at this event because they share the same needs and interests: we all want to get better! They gathered at George Guenzler & Son in Kitchener, ON for the BWA Plant Tour Focus Group Jan 23, 2018. These events focus on a challenge in the host company, and members...
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I hope this gives you all the details that you require to quote and suggest a few timelines. If you require any additional information, please contact admin@bluewaterwoodalliance.com. The party is ready to place an order once the terms are agreed. Details: Oak : Wood floor white oak 1: FOB to Shang Hai or Zhang Jia Gang port ,China 2: Size: 30% of diameter 30cm, 70% of diameter 30cm above, Length: 2.2m above (7 feet) 3: Grade: US white oak grade, from grade 1 to 3 (FAS, Onecom, Twocom) 4: First order: 5-10 containers (roughly total 200 cubic meters), once qualified,...
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I hope this gives you all the details that you require to quote and suggest a few time lines. If you require any additional information, please contact admin@bluewaterwoodalliance.com. The party is ready to place an order once the terms are agreed. Details: Oak : Wood floor white oak 1: FOB to Shang Hai or Zhang Jia Gang port ,China 2: Size: 30% of diameter 30cm, 70% of diameter 30cm above, Length: 2.2m above (7 feet) 3: Grade: US white oak grade, from grade 1 to 3 (FAS, Onecom, Twocom) 4: First order: 5-10 containers (roughly total 200 cubic meters), once...
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Ontario workplace laws are changing and we’d like to hear how your company plans to handle the various adjustments packaged with this new legislation. Here is a reaction from one of our members regarding the changes this bill brings. Log in and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Good morning, how are people handling the changes packaged in with this new legislation and the impact on pricing to their customers? For us: Minimum wage increase will have no direct impact but will cause a ripple effect through our pay grid as I have people who are...
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Ontario workplace laws are changing and we’d like to hear how your company plans to handle the various adjustments packaged with this new legislation. Here is a reaction from one of our members regarding the changes this bill brings. Log in and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. How are people handling the changes packaged in with this new legislation and the impact on pricing to their customers? Feedback from members: Minimum wage increase will have no direct impact but will cause a ripple effect through our pay grid as I have people who are now...
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BWA is starting the year off on the right foot with a collaborative export development project: a booth at IMM Cologne International Interiors Show in Cologne, Germany! This project features Durham Furniture, Provincial Plank by Horizon Coatings and West Bros Furniture. The show begins next week and runs from January 15th to 21st. This should be great exposure to the European market for our participating members who benefited from BWA’s partnerships with NRCan, and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. This marks the first time Bluewater Wood Alliance has had a booth at IMM and we are located...
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Have you had a chance to take our Exporting Survey. Just click on the link below to fill out our quick Exporting Survey. There are opportunities for our members to explore new markets and we are here to help. By taking this short survey you will help us better understand our members interest in exporting. Even if you are 100% not interested in exporting, tell us! Let us know why! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B9JWLR6
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