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Your source for the latest news and updates from the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario.
Your source for the latest news and updates from the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario.
September 27, 2024
On Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, WMCO members gathered for an exciting day at Export Development Canada in Kitchener for a WMCO Quarterly Networking Event. Focused […]
September 10, 2024
On August 29th, manufacturers and industry professionals across Southern Ontario gathered for a highly informative and anticipated Plant Tour at […]
May 11, 2024
On May 9th, 2024, WMCO members experienced a unique and engaging Plant Tour Focus Group at Belair Office Products Inc., hosted […]
April 8, 2024
The March 28th Quarterly Networking Event at Blum was well received and attended by over 40 participants. The day started with […]
March 1, 2024
On Feb 22, 2024, WMCO hosted a tour for members at the Toyota Cambridge Plant. Our tour began at the Experience Center, where our visitors were able to interact with the […]
February 19, 2024
Hello everyone, As you will have seen announced back on October 4, 2023, WMCO has been successful in securing funding for WMCO to help wood manufacturing […]
February 2, 2024
ONBord hosted an engaging and well-received plant tour on January 31, 2024. The event brought together wood manufacturers and suppliers across […]
December 22, 2023
December 13, 2023
November 17, 2023
November 8, 2023
October 10, 2023
Government of Canada supports wood manufacturers in southern Ontario – Click here for news releaseFor event materials and to view the slides, click here. […]
July 28, 2023
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January 29, 2023
December 31, 2022
On behalf of the WMCO staff and its Board of Directors, we wish you and your families all the best […]
October 19, 2022
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September 21, 2022
September 4, 2022
This article was originally published by Woodworking Canada. The Government of Canada is investing in a clean energy future while […]
August 19, 2022
Ontario Smart Factory Accelerator DRIVING GROWTH WITH A SMART FACTORY The program bundles $25K of assistance and includes hardware, sensors, […]
June 20, 2022
There is a WSIB rebate program out right now that provides twice the rebate it normally does and on June […]
June 6, 2022
This year’s June Networking Event was hosted in Guelph at Linamar’s Frank Hasenfratz Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing. Additionally, the […]
May 5, 2022
April 20, 2022
Even in times of extraordinary sales levels, WMCO members are always thinking ahead with their business strategies. This year, the […]
April 18, 2022
March 10, 2022
February 28, 2022
February 17, 2022
February 10, 2022
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January 15, 2022
January 5, 2022
December 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
November 9, 2021
October 28, 2021
September 30, 2021
September 20, 2021
September 10, 2021
Another Lean Road Map training has wrapped up. And in its wake are more WMCO wood manufacturers with wider eyes […]
August 26, 2021
On August 12th, the WMCO continued to facilitate discussions regarding the elevated prices with supply chains as well as constrained […]
July 20, 2021
June 30, 2021
June 4, 2021
On May 19th, Maggie Weaver, Principal of Shaftesbury Associates, joined the WMCO to present for our Export Round Table Event. […]
May 6, 2021
April 13, 2021
What is Your Brand Strategy? Who Are You Targeting? How Are You Tracking Results? March 30th marked the beginning of our […]
April 12, 2021
Has your company been chasing rabbits while reaching for elephants in sales? Are you meeting with your team regularly, and […]
April 12, 2021
On March 25th, 2021, we hosted our first plant tour focus group under our new name, Wood Manufacturing Cluster of […]
March 22, 2021
March 16, 2021
March 15, 2021
When it is time to build your pipeline of prospects, what is a common challenge that comes to mind? Is […]
February 25, 2021
February 1, 2021
Following a seemingly unending year of uncertainty in Canada and around the world, the BWA kicked off 2021 addressing the […]
January 8, 2021
BC Wood – Global Buyers Mission January 25th to 29th, 2021 Registration is now open – Click here to confirm […]
January 7, 2021
BWA members are eligible for the Forest Sector Safety Measures Fund to offset costs for COVID-19 safety. This is provincial […]
December 23, 2020
Hello everyone! What a year it has been for the Bluewater Wood Alliance and its members! The wood industry in […]
December 18, 2020
December 4, 2020
How do you provide an immersive experience for plant tours when Ontario & Canada grapples with a pandemic and its […]
November 5, 2020
October 28th, 2020 saw the BWA host our Export Round Table Event that included BWA members as well as presentations from Gwenaële Montagner […]
October 22, 2020
On October 15th, 2020 BWA members join our first open discussion on the topic of Finishing for a variety of […]
October 16, 2020
Click to Read or Share Press Release Attached is a press release for UBC’s upcoming Management Training Program offerings for […]
September 14, 2020
In a year of cancelled trade shows and industry events, a unique, ‘in-person’ (NOT virtual!), event will be taking place […]
September 10, 2020
The BWA Doubleheader Health & Safety Online Workshop took place virtually on September 1st, 2020. Members logging in from across […]
July 23, 2020
First responder and Mental Health professional Jake Mitchell joined us on July 15th. He shared up-to-date information on best practices […]
July 13, 2020
An exciting new program & budget-friendly way to start your IoT initiative. This is a student work placement developed to improve […]
June 25, 2020
MANY IN THE WOOD INDUSTRY HAVE PIVOTED QUICKLY AND ADOPTED A NEW “NORMAL” FOR DAILY OPERATIONS. What do COVID-19 best practices look like for the wood […]
June 5, 2020
BWA takes a high-level look at economic activity and launches a 12-part Leadership Series and continues with Online Sales Training! […]
May 29, 2020
The Ontario government remains committed to creating opportunities for the business community to help them remain strong and get back […]
May 20, 2020
It is perhaps safe to say how we interact online in business is now the new normal for the foreseeable future. […]
May 11, 2020
By popular demand, April 29th saw the Bluewater Wood Alliance bring back a recap and status update on the Emergency Response Act (ERA) as well a document […]
April 28, 2020
April 15th, wood manufacturing businesses, suppliers, community partners all came together for a large online roundtable discussion to talk about the C.E.R.B, wage subsidy, legislation, essential businesses, and what framework companies can operate […]
April 13, 2020
In recent weeks, we have all seen the rapid and devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on […]
April 3, 2020
We are navigating our way through the COVID-19 crisis and beginning to get a clearer picture of what the next few […]
March 23, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the BWA has taken several steps to assist members. We have posted links to government services […]
March 19, 2020
Last week on March 4th, the Bluewater Wood Alliance held our BWA Sandler Training Milton – Sales Workshop: To Export Readiness with […]
March 17, 2020
To help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are postponing our upcoming Quarterly Networking Event at Humber College […]
March 12, 2020
Recently the BWA launched its brand-new Health and Safety Program for the wood industry! The first event in the series […]
February 21, 2020
February 14th at EDC Growth Hub in Kitchener, BWA members came together to discuss and share experiences in a round table […]
February 15, 2020
If you could change one thing in your factory, what would it be? What is a key struggle you deal […]
January 22, 2020
January 15th at EDC Export Growth Hub in Kitchener, Canada’s only business hub, the Bluewater Wood Alliance launched for the first time it’s […]
December 20, 2019
Dear BWA members and partners: We would like to take the time to thank all of you for your ongoing […]
December 17, 2019
December 11th, 2019 at EDC Export Growth Hub in Kitchener, Canada’s only business hub, BWA members came together to learn […]
December 17, 2019
December 11th, 2019 at EDC Export Growth Hub in Kitchener, Canada’s only business hub, BWA members came together to learn […]
December 11, 2019
On the afternoon of December 9th, 2019, BWA members arrived at the Toyota Cambridge Plant to attend the half-day TPS […]
December 5, 2019
Hello Everyone, Recent transitions in Ottawa under the forestry innovation file have indicated there may be some funding program announcements […]
November 29, 2019
On November 21st, members of the Bluewater Wood Alliance attended the Plant Tour Focus Group at Windmill Cabinets located in Chatham, Ontario. […]
November 22, 2019
On November 18th, members of the Bluewater Wood Alliance attended the Cambridge Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) tour, which included […]
November 22, 2019
On November 18th, members of the Bluewater Wood Alliance attended the Cambridge Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) tour, which included […]
November 4, 2019
October 16, 2019
Thursday, October 9th, 2019 the BWA facilitated a Plant Tour Focus Group of 35,000 sq. Ft Doma Doors Ltd. located […]
October 8, 2019
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019, Mike Baker, Executive Director of the BWA, delivered an informative discussion on the state of Wood […]
October 4, 2019
Export Development: Removing the risk; expanding markets Canada is widely regarded internationally for its high-quality wood products. Our expertise opens […]
September 30, 2019
September 18, 2019, the BWA hosted its Sales Training Event – An Export Readiness Series in Milton, ON and hosted […]
September 9, 2019
Dates: September 13-15th, 2019 Location: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre 250 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L7 To learn more […]
September 3, 2019
Thursday, August 29th marked an exciting new phase with the first BWA Lean Leadership: To Export Readiness Training Event at […]
August 25, 2019
On August 20, 2019 many manufacturers made their way to Burlington to attend a joint BWA-MTech Hub Event. This was […]
June 26, 2019
On Thursday, June 20th, the BWA hosted its Summer Quarterly Networking Event at the Walkerton Clean Water Center. Mike Baker, […]
June 17, 2019
Mike Baker, Executive Director of the BWA participated in the 2nd Annual Innovation Corridor Summit on June 11, 2019, at the Metro […]
June 11, 2019
Take a 3 million square ft. facility, fill it with a constantly moving stream of parts, robots, machines; factor in […]
June 6, 2019
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) hosts the EU-Canada Cluster Matchmaking Event 2019 on 5-7 June 2019, in cooperation with the […]
May 21, 2019
On May 16th, the BWA hosted its Lean Road Map Training Event for manufacturers and suppliers at EDC’s Kitchener location: […]
April 3, 2019
On Thursday, March 28th, the BWA hosted it’s annual Spring Quarterly Networking Event at Humber College School of Trades Woodworking […]
March 5, 2019
[av_textblock size=’16’ font_color=” color=”] Wednesday, February 27th marked the latest BWA Plant Tour Focus Group held at Durham Furniture with over […]
February 19, 2019
BWA’s S.M.T.E. attracts Leadership to Milton Thursday, February 7th the BWA hosted its Sales Management Training Event with award-winning sales […]
February 18, 2019
BWA’s S.M.T.E. attracts Leadership to Milton Thursday, February 7th the BWA hosted its Sales Management Training Event with award-winning sales […]
February 4, 2019
By Andrew Wall, Sandler Training Milton As a professional development expert, I get asked all the time how do I […]
January 28, 2019
On January 24th, 2019 the BWA hosted it’s Lean Road Map Training Event at Kitchener’s premier business hub EDC’s Export […]
January 28, 2019
BWA Lean Road Map Training Event packed the room with manufacturers eager to learn. On January 24th, 2019 the BWA […]
December 21, 2018
Season’s Greetings to everyone! As we look back over the year for the BWA, we have much to be thankful […]
December 21, 2018
Season’s Greetings to everyone! As we look back over the year for the BWA, we have much to be thankful […]
December 12, 2018
Thursday, December 6th Bluewater Wood Alliance manufacturers assembled at the Kitchener Public Library for in-depth training on Lean Manufacturing. What does […]
December 12, 2018
Sepp Gmeiner & Brad Cairns highlight Lean Manufacturing with an in-depth look. Thursday, December 6th Bluewater Wood Alliance manufacturers assembled […]
November 26, 2018
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November 26, 2018
Owners, leaders travelled from all across Southwestern Ontario to the Ron Joyce Center in Burlington for the Bluewater Wood Alliance’s […]
November 5, 2018
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Heavy rain and the drive didn’t stop BWA members from traveling out to Plant Focus Tour […]
November 5, 2018
October 22, 2018
Too much time with prospects without certainty they will become clients? Customers & prospects over scrutinize price & not seeing […]
October 22, 2018
October 15, 2018
Mike Baker, Executive Director of the Bluewater Wood Alliance (BWA), is very excited to be a panelist with other global […]
October 15, 2018
Mike Baker, Executive Director of the Bluewater Wood Alliance (BWA), is very excited to be a panelist with other global […]
October 6, 2018
Friday, September 28th marked the Bluewater Wood Alliance’s 29th Quarterly Networking Event. The Bluewater Wood Alliance provided industry experts to talk about: […]
October 3, 2018
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September 5, 2018
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September 5, 2018
June 28, 2018
The 27th Quarterly Networking Event happened last week in Walkerton, ON. We hosted over 35 BWA members providing value with […]
June 28, 2018
The 27th Quarterly Networking Event happened last week in Walkerton, ON. We hosted over 35 BWA members providing value with […]
June 15, 2018
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June 15, 2018
June 1, 2018
Mike Baker is looking forward to speaking at the Wood Best Practices Forum June 4-6, 2018 in Vancouver British Columbia. […]
June 1, 2018
May 10, 2018
April 9, 2018
Do you ever think to yourself there just isn’t enough hours in the day, or wonder how you can work […]
April 9, 2018
April 4, 2018
The 26th Quarterly Networking Event was held at Humber College in Etobicoke, ON, and hosted over 40 BWA member companies […]
April 4, 2018
March 12, 2018
We’ve all heard about the changes Bill 148 Fair Workplace Act will have and have had on the Employment Standards […]
March 12, 2018
March 9, 2018
The Bluewater Wood Alliance is part of the “Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster,” with automotive, aerospace, IT, robotics and other major […]
March 9, 2018
February 20, 2018
After six months of working with various industry sector leaders, academia, and other partners, the Bluewater Wood Alliance is representing […]
February 20, 2018
February 7, 2018
Most of us in the wood industry who run our own businesses also perform a sales role for the company. […]
February 7, 2018
January 25, 2018
The BWA Plant Tour Focus Groups continue to draw members from far and wide from across southwestern Ontario. BWA members […]
January 25, 2018
January 25, 2018
January 9, 2018
BWA is starting the year off on the right foot with a collaborative export development project: a booth at IMM […]
January 9, 2018
January 2, 2018
2017 was a very productive year in the evolution of the Bluewater Wood Alliance! As the only managed industry-lead cluster […]
January 2, 2018
December 22, 2017
Seasons greeting everyone! The Bluewater Wood Alliance and the board of directors would like to extend best wishes of the […]
November 27, 2017
As the BWA continues to attract new members from across southwestern Ontario, it is important to extend the reach of […]
November 27, 2017
November 25, 2017
Bluewater Wood Alliance Featured in Woodworking Canada! November 24, 2017 The Bluewater Wood Alliance continues to grow its membership and […]
November 25, 2017
November 7, 2017
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Catch us at the Creative Mixer in Thornbury. Wednesday November 8th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. […]
October 30, 2017
Spaces still available for the November 15th – 2 pm Toyota Plant Tour. Book Now!
October 24, 2017
As you know, the Bluewater Wood Alliance has been facilitating export development for its members in collaboration with its government […]
October 2, 2017
Having the Ontario Centre for Wood Processing at Conestoga College host the BWA Quarterly Networking Event seems a perfect fit! […]
October 2, 2017
Having the Ontario Centre for Wood Processing at Conestoga College host the BWA Quarterly Networking Event seems a perfect fit! […]
September 25, 2017
The Bluewater Wood Alliance recently attended the Global Buyers Mission, hosted by BC Wood at Whistler, BC. Two BWA members: […]
September 25, 2017
The Bluewater Wood Alliance recently attended the Global Buyers Mission, hosted by BC Wood at Whistler, BC. Two BWA members: […]
September 20, 2017
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September 1, 2017
With enough interest from our members, WSIB will organize a Small Business Health and Safety Program focused on our challenges. […]
July 7, 2017
Greetings from the new BWA Website! The Bluewater Wood Alliance cluster has developed a new website platform to facilitate engagement […]
July 7, 2017
Greetings from the new BWA Website! The Bluewater Wood Alliance cluster has developed a new website platform to facilitate engagement […]
April 6, 2017
Building relationships that add value is what the BWA cluster network for the wood industry is all about! The Bluewater […]
April 6, 2017
Building relationships that add value are what the BWA cluster network for the wood industry is all about! The Bluewater […]
March 8, 2017
Cluster organizations are the centre of cluster development in practice March 08, 2017 In Working Paper 26, Clusters in Ontario, […]
February 27, 2017
The strength of the Bluewater Wood Alliance cluster is that it brings into action many inputs from our industry to […]
February 27, 2017
The strength of the Bluewater Wood Alliance cluster is that it brings into action many inputs from our industry to […]
February 27, 2017
The strength of the Bluewater Wood Alliance cluster is that it brings into action many inputs from our industry to […]
February 1, 2017
The shop floor is where “rubber hits the road” when it comes to running your business. It is the place […]
December 31, 2016
Greetings everyone! This past year has been a very busy and productive one for the BWA and its members! Factories […]
December 27, 2016
Greetings everyone! This past year has been a very busy and productive one for the BWA and its members! Factories […]
November 24, 2016
The 22nd BWA event was held at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre in Walkerton, ON, and hosted over 40 BWA […]
November 24, 2016
The 22nd BWA event was held at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre in Walkerton, ON, and hosted over 40 BWA […]
November 7, 2016
Through-put challenges created by bottlenecks in production are common challenges for all manufacturers. Driving wasteful steps out of your process […]
November 7, 2016
Through-put challenges created by bottlenecks in production are common challenges for all manufacturers. Driving wasteful steps out of your process […]
November 7, 2016
Through-put challenges created by bottlenecks in production are common challenges for all manufacturers. Driving wasteful steps out of your process […]
October 11, 2016
When you take the true clustering model the BWA delivers by including stakeholders like Conestoga College’s Ontario Woodworking Centre, combined […]
October 11, 2016
When you take the true clustering model the BWA delivers by including stakeholders like Conestoga College’s Ontario Woodworking Centre, combined […]
October 6, 2016
It is what the customer sees first. The look, the feel, the durability. Those that have finishing in their process […]
October 6, 2016
It is what the customer sees first. The look, the feel, the durability. Those that have finishing in their process […]
September 8, 2016
Industry 4.0 is here to stay! The wood industry is getting on board with events like this! BWA welcomes 5 […]
September 8, 2016
Industry 4.0 is here to stay! The wood industry is getting on board with events like this! BWA welcomes 5 […]
May 31, 2016
One big advantage of participating in a cluster like the BWA is that companies can collaborate together on mutually benefitting […]
May 31, 2016
One big advantage of participating in a cluster like the BWA is that companies can collaborate together on mutually benefitting […]
May 4, 2016
Chatham, Thorold, St. Thomas, Barrie, Stratford, GTA, and all stops in between converge for valuable BWA plant tour learning event! […]
May 4, 2016
Chatham, Thorold, St. Thomas, Barrie, Stratford, GTA, and all stops in between converge for valuable BWA plant tour learning event! […]
May 4, 2016
Chatham, Thorold, St. Thomas, Barrie, Stratford, GTA, and all stops in between converge for valuable BWA plant tour learning event! […]
April 7, 2016
On March 30th Peter Hall, Chief Economist from Export Development Canada, presented to the BWA. Read on to see his […]
April 7, 2016
Rising Out of the (Saw)Dust By Peter G Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist Wood products from this neck of the woods are […]
April 5, 2016
Chief Economist for Export Development Canada, Peter Hall, and BWA member Mike Vokes from Vokes Furniture, both lined up to […]
April 5, 2016
Chief Economist for Export Development Canada, Peter Hall, and BWA member Mike Vokes from Vokes Furniture, both lined up to […]
March 24, 2016
Workforce development for the wood industry is critical! 60 more students toured our shops this week! Word gets around fast […]
March 24, 2016
Workforce development for the wood industry is critical! 60 more students toured our shops this week! Word gets around fast […]
March 19, 2016
Wood industry workforce development is an important role for the BWA and its members! Read on to learn more! One […]
March 19, 2016
Wood industry workforce development is an important role for the BWA and its members! Read on to learn more! One […]
February 29, 2016
Critical thinking is a skill that is truly transferable from one manufacturing process to another to enhance continuous improvement. Read […]
February 29, 2016
Critical thinking is a skill truly transferable from one manufacturing process to another to enhance continuous improvement. Read on to […]
February 19, 2016
Adoption of new technology to move towards “Mass Customization” draws BWA member from far and wide! Read on! Mass customization […]
February 19, 2016
Adoption of new technology to move towards “Mass Customization” draws BWA member from far and wide! Read on! Mass customization […]
December 4, 2015
Its not easy getting 1-1 time with a provincial Minister, but the BWA did! Read on to learn why and […]
December 4, 2015
It’s not easy getting 1-1 time with a provincial Minister, but the BWA did! Read on to learn why and […]
November 24, 2015
The power of clustering is leveraged by the expertise found in the supply chain! Read on! Software/Machinery integration and finishing […]
October 26, 2015
Making changes to current administrative practices can fee up time working ON your business instead of IN it! On […]
October 26, 2015
One benefit of being a member of a real functioning cluster is collaborative projects for mutual benefit! Read on! High […]
October 26, 2015
One benefit of being a member of a real functioning cluster is collaborative projects for mutual benefit! Read on! High […]
October 26, 2015
Making changes to current administrative practices can fee up time working ON your business instead of IN it! On Oct […]
September 25, 2015
Loss control industry trends, and realizing R&D defined is very simple that can give you tax credits give members good […]
September 21, 2015
Loss control industry trends, and realizing R&D defined is very simple that can give you tax credits give members good […]
August 28, 2015
The BWA Learning Series Continued this month to address the complexities of skills required for successful financial management of your […]
August 28, 2015
The BWA Learning Series Continued this month to address the complexities of skills required for successful financial management of your […]
June 6, 2015
The BWA has now grown to 72 members, 50 of them are manufacturers, and 22 of them are associate members! […]
June 6, 2015
The BWA has now grown to 72 members, 50 of them are manufacturers, and 22 of them are associate members! […]
June 2, 2015
May 28 marked the date for another successful event in the BWA Learning Series for 2015: Lean for Wood! Lean […]
June 2, 2015
May 28 marked the date for another successful event in the BWA Learning Series for 2015: Lean for Wood! Lean […]
May 5, 2015
Twenty BWA members travelled from across Southwestern Ontario to learn more about digital marketing and how to leverage it for […]
May 5, 2015
Twenty BWA members travelled from across Southwestern Ontario to learn more about digital marketing and how to leverage it for […]
April 20, 2015
The BWA was asked to participate in a feature video portraying wood manufacturing in Ontario and the career opportunities! The […]
April 20, 2015
The BWA was asked to participate in a feature video portraying wood manufacturing in Ontario and the career opportunities! The […]
April 1, 2015
The weather cooperated for the BWA March 26 quarterly networking event that brought over 50 members together from across southwestern […]
April 1, 2015
The weather cooperated for the BWA March 26 quarterly networking event that brought over 50 members together from across southwestern […]
February 24, 2015
We all know that the shorter your lead times, the more appealing that is to potential customers. How many customers […]
February 24, 2015
We all know that the shorter your lead times, the more appealing that is to potential customers. How many customers […]
January 23, 2015
Seventeen BWA member companies travelled across the cluster region to learn from each other through the BWA Plant Tour Focus […]
January 23, 2015
Seventeen BWA member companies travelled across the cluster region to learn from each other through the BWA Plant Tour Focus […]
December 15, 2014
Another year has passed for the BWA with much to reflect on and be proud of! For all of us […]
December 15, 2014
Another year has passed for the BWA with much to reflect on and be proud of! For all of us […]
November 20, 2014
Mother Nature is throwing us a curve ball but we are all set to go continue with this event March […]
November 10, 2014
Mother Nature is throwing us a curve ball but we are all set to go continue with this event March […]
October 24, 2014
BWA plant tour focus groups concentrate on continuous improvement, and allow members to share and learn from their challenges and […]
October 24, 2014
BWA plant tour focus groups concentrate on continuous improvement, and allow members to share and learn from their challenges and […]
October 8, 2014
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Recently, the Bluewater Wood Alliance was invited to tell the BWA story and talk about workforce […]
October 8, 2014
Recently, the Bluewater Wood Alliance was invited to tell the BWA story and talk about workforce development for the industry […]
September 19, 2014
The BWA 14th quarterly networking September 18, 2018 provides value to members with details of BWA activities and the RED […]
September 19, 2014
The BWA 14th quarterly networking September 18, 2014 provides value to members with details of BWA activities and the RED […]
September 14, 2014
Mike McGlynn was the victim of a tragic woodlot workplace accident in December, 2012. His spirit lives on in this […]
September 14, 2014
Mike McGlynn was the victim of a tragic woodlot workplace accident in December 2012. His spirit lives on in this […]
August 27, 2014
As the summer winds down, BWA members get engaged in round table discussions on applying Lean concepts to the front […]
August 27, 2014
As the summer winds down, BWA members get engaged in round table discussions on applying Lean concepts to the front […]
July 9, 2014
June 19, 2014 marked the date of the 13th BWA quarterly networking event with value-added speakers with a member twist! […]
July 9, 2014
June 19, 2014 marked the date of the 13th BWA quarterly networking event with value-added speakers with a member twist! […]
June 14, 2014
Seven BWA manufacturing members returned to Dubai, UAE to test their solid wood products in a lucrative marketplace! Two years […]
June 10, 2014
Seven BWA manufacturing members returned to Dubai, UAE to test their solid wood products in a lucrative marketplace! Two years […]
May 17, 2014
Cabinet Shops are beginning to embrace technology that streamlines the customer experience all the way through manufacturing. Read on to […]
May 7, 2014
Cabinet Shops are beginning to embrace technology that streamlines the customer experience all the way through manufacturing. Read on to […]
April 20, 2014
All colleges in Ontario have steering committees for their various programs to help them keep curriculum and content relevant and […]
April 16, 2014
All colleges in Ontario have steering committees for their various programs to help them keep curriculum and content relevant and […]
March 28, 2014
Finishing is a moving target for all wood product manufacturers that rely on a consistent quality finish. Read on to […]
March 28, 2014
Finishing is a moving target for all wood product manufacturers that rely on a consistent quality finish. Read on to […]
March 24, 2014
Members have asked for it and here it is! To view the full PDF flyer, please Click to download.
March 24, 2014
Members have asked for it and here it is! To view the full PDF flyer, please BWA CourseTraining
February 23, 2014
Continuous improvement is an ongoing exercise for successful manufactures today. Read on to learn how West Bros Furniture is engaging […]
February 23, 2014
Continuous improvement is an ongoing exercise for successful manufactures today. Read on to learn how West Bros Furniture is engaging […]
February 6, 2014
The maze of government programs out there make it very confusing for wood manufacturing companies to know where to start. […]
February 6, 2014
The maze of government programs out there makes it very confusing for wood manufacturing companies to know where to start. […]
January 27, 2014
As the BWA begins to grow and expand its activities, it is starting to turn heads! Recently the Woodworking Network […]
January 27, 2014
As the BWA begins to grow and expand its activities, it is starting to turn heads! Recently the Woodworking Network […]
December 18, 2013
We are pleased to announce four new members to the BWA! Please check out their websites and feel free to […]
December 18, 2013
BWA sits on the steering committee for the Cabinetmaking Program at Georgian College. By bringing industry to the table, college […]
December 18, 2013
BWA sits on the steering committee for the Cabinetmaking Program at Georgian College. By bringing industry to the table, college […]
December 5, 2013
Early winter in southwestern Ontario did not dampen the spirits of over 50 participants at BWA’s November 27, 2013 event! […]
December 5, 2013
An early winter in southwestern Ontario did not dampen the spirits of over 50 participants at BWA’s November 27, 2013 […]
December 4, 2013
The Office Administration—Executive Program is a two-year course of studies leading to a Georgian College diploma. Companies have the opportunity […]
December 2, 2013
The Office Administration—Executive Program is a two-year course of studies leading to a Georgian College diploma. Companies have the opportunity […]
November 8, 2013
BWA Plant Tour Focus Groups engage members in each other’s plants to address Continuous Improvement. Read on to learn about […]
November 8, 2013
BWA Plant Tour Focus Groups engage members in each others plants to address Continuous Improvement. Read on to learn about […]
September 26, 2013
Sept 24, 2013, marked the day of the tenth quarterly networking event for the Bluewater Wood Alliance at the Walkerton […]
September 26, 2013
Sept 24, 2013, marked the day of the tenth quarterly networking event for the Bluewater Wood Alliance at the Walkerton […]
August 26, 2013
Summer has flown by and the BWA members are quick to get back to business with valuable Round Table Exchanges. […]
August 26, 2013
Summer has flown by and the BWA members are quick to get back to business with valuable Round Table Exchanges. […]
June 25, 2013
The BWA Dubai Export Development Project has been embraced by the regional press with a great article. Read on! The […]
June 25, 2013
The BWA Dubai Export Development Project has been embraced by the regional press with a great article. Read on! The […]
June 20, 2013
When BWA Associate members collaborate to provide valuable information for members, it demonstrates the true value of real clustering! When […]
June 20, 2013
When BWA Associate members collaborate to provide valuable information for members, it demonstrates the true value of real clustering! When […]
June 12, 2013
Part of the BWA’s strategic plan is to create and develop links to area colleges where part of our future […]
June 12, 2013
Part of the BWA’s strategic plan is to create and develop links to area colleges where part of our future […]
June 4, 2013
As many members and followers of the Bluewater Wood Alliance may be aware, the BWA recently returned from an export […]
June 1, 2013
As many members and followers of the Bluewater Wood Alliance may be aware, the BWA recently returned from an export […]
May 30, 2013
BWA manufacturing members meet regularly for Plant Tour Focus Groups with the theme of Continuous Improvement dictated by the host […]
May 30, 2013
BWA manufacturing members meet regularly for Plant Tour Focus Groups with the theme of Continuous Improvement dictated by the host […]
May 10, 2013
After many months of planning and preparation, 7 BWA companies will be represented at the Index 2013 trade show in […]
May 8, 2013
After many months of planning and preparation, 7 BWA companies will be represented at the Index 2013 trade show in […]
April 4, 2013
Bogdon & Gross hosted BWA’s April Plant Tour Focus Group with an exercise for Continuous Improvement! Read on to learn […]
April 4, 2013
Bogdon & Gross hosted BWA’s April Plant Tour Focus Group with an exercise for Continuous Improvement! Read on to learn […]
March 21, 2013
It is nice to have the media on our side and help the BWA with its message. Thank-you to Adam […]
March 21, 2013
It is nice to have the media on our side and help the BWA with its message. Thank-you to Adam […]
March 17, 2013
The first of our new ongoing Plant Tour Focus Groups kicked off this week with a tour of Crate Designs […]
March 17, 2013
The first of our new ongoing Plant Tour Focus Groups kicked off this week with a tour of Crate Designs […]
March 14, 2013
The March 6, 2013 networking events for the BWA provided an engaging venue to both Manufacturing and Associate members. An […]
March 13, 2013
The March 6, 2013 networking events for the BWA provided an engaging venue to both Manufacturing and Associate members. An […]
February 7, 2013
BWA members are reaping the benefits of the Value Stream Mapping Training aspect of the IT Baseline Project! Read on […]
February 7, 2013
BWA members are reaping the benefits of the Value Stream Mapping Training aspect of the IT Baseline Project! Read on […]
February 5, 2013
Time to start thinking about summer in February! Funding is available to hire summer students: Read on! The Canada Summer […]
January 23, 2013
A number of Bluewater Wood Alliance members have utilized this funding. Read on and follow the link to learn more […]
January 23, 2013
A number of Bluewater Wood Alliance members have utilized this funding. Read on and follow the link to learn more […]
January 18, 2013
Plant tour focus groups are another new forum to engage with members and share best practices! They are now scheduled […]
January 18, 2013
Plant tour focus groups are another new forum to engage with members and share best practices! They are now scheduled […]
December 18, 2012
We are pleased to announce four new members to the BWA! Please check out their websites and feel free to […]
December 16, 2012
Attendees at the November 27th networking meeting in Walkerton were treated to a full schedule of content that gave them […]
December 13, 2012
Attendees at the November 27th networking meeting in Walkerton were treated to a full schedule of content that gave them […]
October 26, 2012
The Bluewater Wood Alliance was presented with a special award at the Wood Manufacturing Council Annual Awards banquet on October […]
October 26, 2012
The Bluewater Wood Alliance was presented with a special award at the Wood Manufacturing Council Annual Awards banquet on October […]
September 27, 2012
The September networking meeting in Walkerton was information packed, highlighting innovations from IWF, new projects to benefit our members, a […]
September 27, 2012
The September networking meeting in Walkerton was information packed, highlighting innovations from IWF, new projects to benefit our members, a […]
July 20, 2012
Bernie McGlynn Lumber helps local schools with wood for shop projects. Mildmay, Ont. – Bernie McGlynn Lumber, and division South […]
July 17, 2012
A sunny June 5th found over 40 people at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre for the first networking meeting of […]
July 13, 2012
Bernie McGlynn Lumber helps local schools with wood for shop projects. Mildmay, Ont. – Bernie McGlynn Lumber, and division South […]
June 17, 2012
A sunny June 5th found over 40 people at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre for the first networking meeting of […]
May 8, 2012
March 1, 2012, Hanover, ON. Going Global Workshop: An Introduction to International Trade. Going Global Workshop: An Introduction to International […]
May 8, 2012
March 1, 2012, Hanover, ON. Going Global Workshop: An Introduction to International Trade. Going Global Workshop: An Introduction to […]
April 2, 2012
The Globe and Mail Report on Business shone the spotlight on the BWA in its Saturday, March 31 issue. The […]
April 2, 2012
The Globe and Mail Report on Business shone the spotlight on the BWA in its Saturday, March 31 issue. The […]
March 26, 2012
A film crew from CTV’s Provincewide news program came to visit the BWA to learn more about the alliance and […]
March 26, 2012
A film crew from CTV’s Provincewide news program came to visit the BWA to learn more about the alliance and […]
March 12, 2012
On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, over 45 people met in Walkerton to hear the latest on benchmarking and machinery integration […]
March 12, 2012
On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, over 45 people met in Walkerton to hear the latest on benchmarking and machnery integration […]
February 8, 2012
In a very positive development for the wood products manufacturing industry in Grey and Bruce counties, the Bluewater District School […]
February 8, 2012
In a very positive development for the wood products manufacturing industry in Grey and Bruce counties, the Bluewater District School […]
December 22, 2011
It’s all about getting together. 3rd Networking meeting in Walkerton is biggest yet! The sunny early winter weather contributed to […]
December 22, 2011
It’s all about getting together. 3rd Networking meeting in Walkerton is biggest yet! The sunny early winter weather contributed to […]
December 8, 2011
Bluewater Wood Alliance Featured at Ontario West Municipal Conference in London. Each year, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing […]
December 8, 2011
Bluewater Wood Alliance Featured at Ontario West Municipal Conference in London. Each year, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing […]
November 12, 2011
BWA reaches out to the Bluewater District School Board to promote WoodLINKS. Members of the Bluewater Wood Alliance hosted a […]
November 12, 2011
BWA reaches out to the Bluewater District School Board to promote WoodLINKS. Members of the Bluewater Wood Alliance hosted a […]
October 31, 2011
Bluewater promotes membership at WMS show in Toronto. The Bluewater Wood Alliance attended its second show in a month, participating […]
October 31, 2011
October 14, 2011
The Bluewater Wood Alliance took part in the Green Build Show (www.greenbuildexpo.org) in Toronto the week of October 3. The […]
October 14, 2011
Forty people turned up at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre on September 29th for the 2nd Networking Meeting of the […]
October 14, 2011
The Bluewater Wood Alliance took part in the Green Build Show (www.greenbuildexpo.org) in Toronto the week of October 3. The […]
October 14, 2011
Forty people turned up at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre on September 29th for the 2nd Networking Meeting of the […]
October 5, 2011
The first Bluewater Wood Alliance networking meeting in Hanover, Ont., was attended by 32 industry participants. The first Bluewater Wood […]
October 5, 2011
The first Bluewater Wood Alliance networking meeting in Hanover, Ont., was attended by 32 industry participants. The first Bluewater Wood […]
October 4, 2011
A group of like-minded manufacturers and suppliers is adopting the European model of clustering right here in Ontario. The Bluewater […]