Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario

10/27/2026

Make Workplace Safety Pay Off!

Join WMCO for a FREE virtual information session on the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program (HSEP) on November 20!

Learn how your business can improve workplace safety, access expert support, and earn rebates on WSIB premiums.

- Manufacturing businesses earn an average of $20,000 annually in WSIB rebates through the program, plus an additional $1,000 for every new health and safety action plan.

📅 November 20 | Online via Zoom
Open to WMCO members and non-members!

Register now: https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/11/20/wmco-info-session-health-safety-excellence-program

Take the first step toward a safer workplace and discover the benefits available to your business!

10/20/2026

🎉 Woodworking Technology Days is finally here!

From today through Friday, October 23, visit our incredible WMCO members as they open their doors to showcase the latest machinery, technology, and innovations in woodworking.

https://www.woodworkingtechnologydays.com/

Make the most of this week, connect with industry leaders, and show your support for our amazing members!

📍 Visit Akhurst Machinery, Biesse, Felder Group, HOMAG, IMA Schelling Canada, SCM, Ta**us Craco, and WEINIG Canada.

10/13/2026

Woodworking Technology Days | October 20–23

The annual machinery event you don’t want to miss!

WMCO is proud to celebrate our amazing members opening their doors for Woodworking Technology Days, showcasing the latest machinery, technology, and innovations in the woodworking industry.

Be sure to visit and show your support for our members:

Akhurst Machinery | Biesse | Felder Group | HOMAG | IMA Schelling Canada | SCM | Ta**us Craco | WEINIG Canada

👏 Let’s support our members and celebrate the innovation driving Ontario’s wood manufacturing industry forward!

09/30/2026

The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking input from Ontario wood manufacturers on market diversification in the forest industry.

Share your experience and help identify key barriers and support needs.

The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/woodmanufacturers

09/16/2026

🚨 QNE @ HOMAG is coming October 1!

WMCO members, this is more than a networking event — it’s an afternoon packed with practical information you can take back to your business.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

AI for the Wood Industry
See how AI and workflow automation are being applied to manufacturing and get an update on WMCO’s AI Agents Program.

Employment & Legal Updates
Get practical guidance on employment contracts, ESA changes, attendance management, leaves, performance management and ending the employment relationship.

Government Funding for Manufacturers
Learn more about grants, SR&ED, funding strategies, eligibility, timing and how to make different funding opportunities work together.

FedDev Ontario Guest Speaker
Jeff King will share timely updates on tariff relief and other funding opportunities for WMCO members.

And, of course, plenty of opportunities to connect with manufacturers, suppliers and industry leaders from across Ontario’s wood industry.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
10:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 HOMAG Canada
In-person & live-streamed
Complimentary lunch included

Make the most of the day — stay for the full program and leave with insights, connections and funding updates that can support your business.

👉 Register today!
https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/10/1/wmco-qne-innovation-insight-industry-collaboration

09/11/2026

Last chance to learn how you can help shape WMCO’s AI Accounting Agent.

Our September 15 Information Session is coming up.

This is an opportunity to see how WMCO is working with manufacturers to develop AI around real industry workflows, challenges, and use cases — not generic tools.

Join us to learn:
• How the AI cohort works
• How your workflows can help shape the solution
• What participating companies can expect
• What WMCO’s future AI services could look like

September 15 | 11:00 AM ET | Online via Zoom

No commitment required. Just come learn, ask questions, and see if it’s right for your business.

Register today: https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/9/15/wmco-ai-accounting-agent-webinar-second-session

09/02/2026

Ready to Explore What AI Could Do for Your Business?

WMCO is bringing members together to explore how an AI Accounting Agent could be developed around real manufacturing workflows and industry needs.

Join our September 15 Information Session to:

• Learn how the AI Agent will be trained
• Ask questions about the cohort program
• Explore how your business could participate
• Help shape practical AI solutions for our industry

September 15 | 11:00 AM ET | Online via Zoom

No commitment required — just come learn, ask questions, and see what’s possible.

Register: https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/9/15/wmco-ai-accounting-agent-webinar-second-session

08/27/2026

AI is being built for manufacturing — and WMCO members have a chance to help shape it.

WMCO is developing an AI Accounting Agent with participating manufacturers, using real-world workflows and industry needs to build something practical.

Join our September 15 Information Session to discover how your company can:
• Help shape the AI tool
• Incorporate your real business workflows
• Learn how the AI cohort works
• Get an early look at WMCO’s future AI services

September 15 | 11:00 AM ET | Online via Zoom

No commitment required. Come learn what’s possible and ask your questions.

Register: https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/9/15/wmco-ai-accounting-agent-webinar-second-session

08/23/2026

New U.S. tariffs are here. What are Ontario manufacturers seeing?

WMCO is hosting a free Facilitated Networking Forum tomorrow, Monday, August 24 at 1:00 PM EDT to bring manufacturers and industry partners together to compare experiences and discuss what comes next.

New 50% U.S. tariffs now affect a broad range of Canadian exports, including wood and building products, machinery, manufacturing inputs and other goods.

This is a working discussion, not a presentation.

We want to hear:

How is your business being affected?
What are customers telling you?
What strategies are you considering?
Where can manufacturers work together?
What should WMCO be doing to support the industry?

Monday, August 24 | 1:00 PM EDT | Virtual | Free

Register here: https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/8/24/wmco-facilitated-forum-u-s-tariffs-industry-response

Members and industry guests are welcome.

WMCO Facilitated Forum: U.S. Tariffs & Industry Response at Zoom on Mon Aug 24 2026, 1:00pm EDT: New U.S. tariffs affecting a broad range of Canadian...

08/21/2026

AI for our industry is being built now — and our members can help shape it.

WMCO is bringing members together to develop an AI Accounting Agent based on real manufacturing workflows, company data, and valuable industry use cases.

Join our September 15 information session to learn how the cohort works, what you'll gain from participating, and how you can help influence the future of AI in wood manufacturing.

September 15 | 11:00 AM ET | Online via Zoom

No commitment required to attend.

Register here: https://www.wmco.ca/eventcalendar/ #!event/2026/9/15/wmco-ai-accounting-agent-webinar-second-session