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A HEARTFELT THANKS FROM THE PUBLISHER

Mike Neeb FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS, I’ve had the great pleasure of travelling across Canada, meeting with our readers, touring shops, and chatting with wood industry stakeholders about where we’ve been, where we are today, and the planning needed to move forward with optimism, grit, and resilience. I am continually humbled by the positive feedback and support we’ve received as we’ve taken steps to develop the Wood Industry / Le monde du bois brand. When we achieve our goals, we do so because others have helped, supported, and directed us along the way. Given October is a month for giving thanks, I wanted to take this opportunity to share my heartfelt appreciation for the many readers who’ve been part of this journey. I’d also like to thank our writers and contributors for digging into the industry issues that matter, as well as the industry associations—the movers and shakers that keep us focused on the future while ensuring we don’t ignore our past. None of this would be possible without you.

Well, the summer sure slipped by quickly, and if there was a vacation in there somewhere, it’s a long-lost memory now that fall business has ramped up. Happily, we are seeing the return of in-person trade events. First, we have the CWMDA (Canadian Wood Machinery Dealers Association) Woodworking Technology Days Event coming to the Toronto area October 18 through 22nd. Then we have the Kitchen & Bath Canada Show and Conference, also in Toronto, October 26th through 28, followed by the SIBO Trade Show on October 27 through 29 in Drummondville, Quebec. I hope to see you out there, and to be able to share my thanks in person for your ongoing and valued support.

Sincerely,

PUBLISHER Mike Neeb

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Tafisa’s New VP of Sales and Marketing

The management of Tafisa Canada has appointed Pierre-Luc Bérubé as vice-president of sales and marketing, effective August 15, 2022. He will succeed Eric Dedekam, who will retire at the end of October. Bérubé holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal. He has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and supply chain management. He brings 15 years of industry experience to his role, which he acquired in various leadership positions at L’Oréal Canada, then subsequently as general manager for the Matrix & Biolage Canada brand. Over the last three years, he has been sales director for Canada and the United States with the kitchen manufacturer Miralis.

Bérubé’s experience, collaborative leadership style, and ability to identify and seize business opportunities are expected to benefit the company as it continues to execute its development plan and drive market growth.

Bérubé came to the company a little more than a month after Tafisa Canada announced plans to invest $62 million in a new facility and upgrade an established facility in Lac-Mégantic.

New CKCA Board of Directors

Following its recent AGM, CKCA members voted to elect the Board of Directors for 2022/2023. Heidi Boudreault has completed her term as president and moved into the pastpresident position. The new Executive Officers include:

Pete Fournier,

Triangle Kitchen – President

Amrita Bhogal,

Sunrise Kitchens – Vice-President

James Dewinetz,

Pacific Rim Cabinets – Treasurer Heidi Boudreault, Denca Cabinets – Past-President

Sandra Wood,

CKCA Staff – Secretary

DIRECTORS: Trevor Chaulk,

Chaulk Woodworking

Craig Atkinson,

Marathon Hardware Joerg Brauns, 2020

Giuseppe Castrucci,

Laurysen Kitchens

Earl Ducharme,

Hafele Canada

Varun Gajendran,

Lucvaa Kitchens

Gerald Van Woudenberg,

Van Arbour Design

Luke Elias,

Muskoka Cabinet Company

Wes Love,

Taurus Craco

CKCA would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank departing Board member Mike Slobodian, Decor Cabinets, who also served as CKCA President 2018 – 2020.

New appointment for AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings

Daniela Vlad has been appointed Managing Director of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings. Vlad will lead the strategic direction across a diverse product portfolio, including Coil and Extrusion Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Wood Finishes, and Wood Adhesives.

Bringing a wealth of experience to the role, Vlad joined AkzoNobel from Philips in 2019. Since then, she’s held various key leadership positions within the coatings businesses, having previously led Automotive and Aerospace activities. During the last four years, she successfully led Powder Coatings through the company’s 15 by 20 journey and implemented an accelerated growth strategy under Grow & Deliver.

“I’m both proud and delighted to be leading such a diverse business as Industrial Coatings,” she said. “Its various activities cover a wideranging industry and product portfolio. As well as helping customers keep garage doors and building facades protected and beautiful, we also coat 50% of all beverage cans, keep kitchens beautiful, wooden floors protected, and hold wooden roof beams together.”

Simard’s New Shareholders

Amid a period of growth at Simard Kitchen and Bath, Mathieu and Vincent Simard announced that Emmanuel Renaud, General Manager, and Laurie Larochelle, Director of Operations, have become shareholders in the company. The announcement supports Simard’s desire to integrate active succession into the organization as it strives for continuity and sustained growth. The third-generation, family-owned company remains focused on preserving the founder’s legacy by increasing possibilities through advancing technology and reducing manufacturing times.

Weinig’s CEO Appointment

The supervisory board of Michael Weinig AG appointed Gregor Baumbusch as CEO for a further term of office until December 31, 2027.

Leadership on the management board remained unchanged. Baumbusch will be supported by Dr. Georg Hanrath (technology) and Axel Steiger (financial).

“This vote is a clear recognition of Gregor Baumbusch’s previous achievements and lends valuable continuity to the company,” said Thomas Bach, chairman of the su-

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pervisory board. Bach said that it was his firm belief that the contract extension would set the course for the next five years of Weinig: “We know that the huge challenges that lie ahead are in the best hands with him, and we wish him the very best of success.”

Christopher Hacker Receives WMMA’s Baldwin Award of Excellence

The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) announced that past president Christopher Hacker received the association’s highest honour, the Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence. The announcement was made during a special private reception on August 22, at the 2022 International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, Georgia. Hacker, who serves as Vice President for James L. Taylor Mfg. / JLT Clamps / Cameron Automation in Poughkeepsie, New York, has a long history of service to the association and larger industry. Hacker has been a member of WMMA since 2006, and a dedicated volunteer dating back to 2010 when he became Chair of the International Business Development Committee. In 2011, he took charge of what’s now known as the Membership Development Committee, and was responsible for improving the WMMA website and newsletter while championing new advertising programs, marketing projects, and increasing membership. From there, he quickly progressed to the Board of Directors, then Treasurer, Vice President, and ultimately President in 2018-2020. Hacker is currently serving a six-year term (20182024) as WMMA’s representative to the IWF Management Committee. He has also participated in numerous special projects and task forces over the years. The Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence is named for Ralph B. Baldwin, long-time member of the WMMA.

IMA SCHELLING WELCOMES NEW CFO

Maximilian Lehner will be stepping into the role of CFO at IMA Shelling, succeeding Stefan Gritsch, who has been actively leading the company as managing partner for 21 years. Moving forward, Gritsch will be responsible for the investment management of the Vorariberg-based LEGRO Group GmbH. As the top management holding company, it has significant stakes in various international industrial companies, including IMA Schelling Group GmbH. Gritsch’s task in the future will be the acquisition and sale of other holdings and the strategic management of the subsidiaries.

“I couldn’t ask for a better successor than Maximilian Lehner, and I am sure that he will continue to lead the company towards the future with focus and commitment,” said outgoing CFO Stefan Gritsch.

Lehner joined the company in 2015 after studying in London, then working at Schelling in the finance department. He went on to support IMA’s Managing Director in Luebbecke, Germany, where he ran the organizational development department. In 2018, Lehner moved to the sales department where he became global sales director for the entire group in 2019.

Leadership Moves at Canfor

Canfor Corporation has announced changes to its senior leadership team.

After 14 years with Canfor, Alan Nicholl, executive vice president of bio-based solutions and pulp operations, has accepted the role of managing director with Licella Holdings, Canfor’s joint venture partner in Arbios Biotech (Arbios). Nicholl will continue to serve as president and CEO of Arbios.

David Calabrigo, senior vice president, corporate development, legal affairs, and corporate secretary, has assumed responsibility for

leading the Bio-Innovation team as the company continues to pursue opportunities to develop bio-based solutions to address the growing demand for low carbon, renewable products.

HOMAG CFO’s Appointment Extended

The Supervisory Board of HOMAG Group AG has extended the appointment of CFO Rainer Gausepohl until February 28, 2026. Gausepohl has been part of the company’s three-strong Board of Management since February 2020. Originally due to terminate on February 28, 2023, his contract has been extended by three years.

Gerhard Federer, Chairman of the HOMAG Group AG Supervisory Board, said: “Rainer Gausepohl is an experienced financial expert who has excellent knowledge of the mechanical engineering business and stands for a structured management style with long-term focus. Since joining HOMAG, he has played a key role in shaping the company’s commercial processes, the organization, and the IT landscape, thus enabling significant efficiency gains. His contract extension is an important signal that HOMAG’s sales growth continues to

be accompanied by a continuous optimization of the company’s structures and processes.”

THE WTD 2022 MACHINERY SHOWCASE UNVEILED

The third annual Woodworking Technology Days event will run from Tuesday, October 18th through Sunday October 22nd in eight showrooms throughout Mississauga, Brampton and Cambridge, Ontario. The WTD focuses on new technology, bringing some amazing industry solutions to the labour shortage.

Some of the machines at this year’s showcase include: the Felder patented panel saw safety technology system PCS, winner of a 2022 Challengers Award at the recent IWF fair; from Holz-Her/Weinig, the POWERMAT 700 moulder featuring a new and revolutionary operating concept; from SCM, the MORBIDELLI X-200 CELL new generation of Nesting CNC machining centres; the Biesse ROVER 5-Axis machining centre; from Taurus Craco, the KOCH SPRINT SELECT LINE 5PD drilling/inserting machine; the Akhurst Altendorf Hand Guard panel saw; from IMA Schelling, the Novimat R edgebander; and many more.

Visit the WTD website at www. woodworkingtechnologydays.com to register and see the full list of presentations with videos.

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