Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario

Want More Profits Without More Costs? 🚀 Maximize your existing space, equipment, and people! 💡 Increase productivity and capacity with Lean strategies tailored to the wood manufacturing industry. 📅 Info Session Date: January 9, 2025 📍 Where: Zoom! 💻 Register now: https://ow.ly/TY1450UzzNN 🛠️ Course Highlights: ✅ Streamline operations with Lean principles ✅ Transform workspaces using 5S for safety and efficiency ✅ Improve workflows with Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen ✅ Prevent costly mistakes with error-proofing strategies Program Start: January 22, 2025 Program End: April 16, 2025 📢 Don’t miss out! Join the info session to learn how this course can transform your shop floor. Save your spot today: https://ow.ly/TY1450UzzNN #LeanManufacturing #WoodManufacturing #BusinessEfficiency #ProductivityBoost #ContinuousImprovement

Season’s Greetings from WMCO! As we wrap up 2024, WMCO extends warm wishes to you and your families for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous 2025! This year has been a remarkable one for our cluster: ✅ Welcomed 29 new members, growing to over 160 strong. ✅ Hosted 22 events with 570+ attendees, sharing knowledge and innovation. ✅ Supported 30 digital integration projects, with $818,540 funded so far and even more on the horizon for 2025! We’re proud to achieve our mission of strengthening Ontario’s wood manufacturing industry. 📖 Read our full 2024 highlights and see the new members: https://ow.ly/PzES50Uw7gm

Innovation and Collaboration at WMCO’s Quarterly Networking Event On December 11th, 2024, WMCO hosted its Quarterly Networking Event at Taurus Craco in Brampton. Members of the wood manufacturing industry came together to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and explore innovative solutions. Highlights included: ✅ Live Polling Session: Led by Mike Baker, attendees shared their priorities and shaped WMCO’s future initiatives. ✅ Spray Finishing Panel: Discussions on water-based coatings, automated lines, and actionable strategies to enhance finishing processes. ✅ Digital Integration Best Practices: Dave Hudon of Innergy shared insights on optimizing digital transformation projects. ✅ FedDev Digital Integration Update: Exciting funding opportunities for manufacturers were unveiled. ✅ Live Machinery Demos: Taurus Craco showcased cutting-edge equipment, demonstrating its potential to revolutionize manufacturing processes. Special thanks to our sponsors: Inac Services, Millbank Family Furniture, Royal City Paints, and Richelieu, as well as Taurus Craco for hosting this impactful event. 📖 Read the full recap here: https://ow.ly/xjS350Uw7wU

📢 Don’t Miss the WMCO Quarterly Networking Event – December 11th!📢 Join us at Taurus Craco in Brampton for a day packed with learning, collaboration, and actionable insights. Explore finishing techniques, digital integration, and ERP solutions—key areas for driving growth and innovation in your business. 💡 Why Attend? Improve your finishing processes with expert advice. Discover funding opportunities through FedDev Ontario’s Digital Integration Project. Build connections with industry peers and expand your professional network. Spots are filling up fast, so don’t wait! 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/fiCA50UncGW #WMCO #WoodManufacturing #Innovation #IndustryNetworking

🔍 Plant Tour Recap: CCW Inc. Our recent plant tour at CCW Inc. showcased their innovative approach to digital integration and continuous improvement. From operations tours to a networking lunch, attendees left inspired with new ideas to apply in their own businesses. 📰 Read more here: https://ow.ly/vLVX50UhQcP #WMCOEvent #InnovationInManufacturing

🌍 WMCO’s Exclusive LIGNA Tour – Join Us in Hannover, Germany! WMCO is excited to offer our members a special opportunity to attend LIGNA, the largest international woodworking trade show. From cutting-edge machinery to digital innovations, the LIGNA Tour connects you with global industry leaders and advancements that can transform your business. 6 Nights for the Price of 4! This exclusive deal is available only for WMCO members and includes access to key exhibitions and networking events. Want to learn more? https://lnkd.in/gmqM47Bu #WMCO #LIGNATour #WoodworkingIndustry #Innovation #TradeShow #Networking

🔹 The CCW Inc. Plant Tour is coming soon! 🔹 Thank you to everyone who registered for our upcoming Plant Tour at CCW Inc. on November 20th! This exclusive event is fully booked, promising attendees an up-close look at CCW’s innovative approach to digital integration and continuous improvement in architectural millwork. Participants will see firsthand how CCW optimizes timelines, shop floor capacity, and production scheduling to deliver exceptional custom millwork for various industries. Plus, the tour includes a valuable networking lunch to connect and share insights with fellow professionals in the field. Stay tuned for highlights from the tour, and keep an eye out for future WMCO events! #WMCO #DigitalTransformation #WoodManufacturing #IndustryInnovation #Networking

Catch Up on WMCO’s Latest Event! Discover key insights from our Quarterly Networking Event on Digital Integration and Lean Transformation, plus an exclusive LIGNA Tour offer. Special thanks to our sponsors—Richelieu, Planit Canada, Innergy, and Royal City Paints! Read more on our website... https://ow.ly/hasQ50Txyz1 #NetworkingInsights #DigitalIntegration #LIGNATour

🚪✨ Innovation at Milestone Millworks! On August 29th, manufacturers gathered to explore Milestone’s digital integration, paperless workflow, and advanced Panel Pro Sander. A special thanks to Chuck Pelletier, CNC Automation, and LMI Canada for making the event a success! Read the full article for all the highlights! 📖👇 https://ow.ly/A8My50TjwYG #Innovation #WoodManufacturing #WMCO

🌲 Elevate Your Finishing Skills with WMCO Training! 🌲 Are you ready to enhance your finishing techniques and take your skills to the next level? Join us for the highly anticipated WMCO Finishing Training on July 4th, 2024 at Conestoga College in Kitchener, ON. 🔹 Why Attend? Gain practical training on advanced spray equipment Learn from industry expert David Blackler Participate in hands-on sessions with a state-of-the-art spray simulator Receive a comprehensive overview of finishing materials, techniques, and troubleshooting 🔹 Event Details: 📍 Location: Conestoga College - Doon Campus, Woodworking Centre 🗓️ Date: July 4th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 🔹 Agenda: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Classroom Theory 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Catered Lunch and Networking 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Practical Shop Training using Simulators 🔹 Pricing: Members: $495.00 + HST Non-Members: $950.00 + HST Spots are closing fast! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to boost your skills and network with industry professionals. Secure your spot today! Register Here: [https://ow.ly/oV4850SnYGX]