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Grizzly now shipping to Canada |
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Woodworking and metalworking machinery manufacturer, Grizzly Industrial, Inc. says it now ships to Canada, with brokerage fees starting at $10 and low freight costs. Previously, Canadian customers had to make cross-border trips to purchase their machines.
“We’ve had incredible demand from Canadians over the years,” says Shiraz Balolia, president of Grizzly. “Many made special trips to our Washington and Pennsylvania showrooms to make their purchases, as previously we did not ship into Canada. This would require them to cross the border and go through the hassle of waiting in line, filling out customs paperwork, and determining any duties." Balolia says the direct shipping will save customers time, money, and potential headache. “We’ve negotiated a special deal with UPS to automatically process all customs paperwork for each Canadian shipment. Since we ship such high volumes with UPS, we can offer our customers huge discounts on brokerage services and freight costs."
Grizzly, which sells directly to the end user, offers a number of woodworking machines including table saws, jointers, bandsaws and milling machines.
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DeWalt Canada announces support for Canada’s fallen heroes |
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DeWalt Canada, manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, announced today that it will donate up to $50,000 to the Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund which provides grants to the families of Canadian soldiers lost in military operations.
These grants go toward commemorating the memory of fallen soldiers lost during military operations and may fund a physical marker or memorial, or be used as a donation to a favoured charity.
The company will make a minimum donation of $5,000 with a maximum of $50,000 based on DeWalt sales at military bases from March 1 to April 16, 2010.
“We feel it is important to recognize the sacrifices these proud men and women make for our country,” says Paul Huffman, national manager for DeWalt Canada. “The Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund is a great charity that helps to ensure we don’t forget what these heroes did for our country and DeWalt is proud to support such a cause.”
"We are excited to have DeWalt onboard as our first national level sponsor," says Lisa Twomey, founder of Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund. “The company’s financial commitment to the fund will help ensure that families of lost soldiers are able to commemorate their sacrifice.”
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New solid wood program manager at Biesse |
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Biesse, manufacturer of high-tech machinery and systems for wood, glass and stone, has appointed Mike Johnson as solid wood program manager for North America.
Johnson, who joined the company in 2006, previously served as brand sales manager for BiesseSand in North America. He brings to the new position more than 20 years of experience in the woodworking industry, and will now be responsible for growing the Biesse Rover CNC and Bacci Product lines into emerging solid wood markets in the U.S. and Canada.
The appointment is designed to address the rapidly changing solid wood industry and is part of Biesse’s larger, ongoing diversification strategy which focuses on putting product specialists in key areas of business development.
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Organizers moving ahead with SIBO |
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Owners of the Quebec-based Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO), Vance Communications Canada, are looking for input from show exhibitors and attendees. “We are talking to several of the larger players in the market to see how we can all work together to best meet the needs of the market, and will keep exhibitors and attendees current as the situation develops,” said Steve Reiss, vice president of Vance Communications Canada, in a recent press release.
The request comes on the heels of a recent announcement from the Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA) who said that it would not renew its sponsorship of SIBO or the Woodworking Machinery and Supply Expo (WMS) trade show in Toronto. Both are owned by Vance Communications Canada. In addition to sponsorship, the seven member companies of the CWMDA have also decided not to exhibit at SIBO 2010, which is scheduled to take place October 21-23 in Laval, Que.
In a press release, Reiss acknowledged the association's decision. “This is clearly a very difficult year for woodworkers and their suppliers. For some companies, the cost of displaying large machinery at a trade show has become fairly prohibitive at this time. Given this environment, we understand the CWMDA’s decision.
“We also understand that a strong provincial trade event is in the best interests of the Quebec woodworking industry — especially in these difficult times — by providing a marketplace, education and face-to-face contact,” said Reiss. “We are committed to exploring all options to work with CWMDA and other members of the industry to be active members of the woodworking community.”
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CWMDA ends sponsorship of WMS, SIBO
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IWF 2010 Challengers Award call for entries |
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International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-U.S.A (IWF) organizers have put out the call for entries for the 2010 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards competition. To date, more than 60 exhibiting companies have requested entry packages for the 2010 competition.
The awards, which will be presented during IWF 2010, recognize advancements in technology or significant contributions to environmental improvement, and focuses on companies that have distinguished themselves by developing innovative technology in products, materials, supplies and services. The award challenges IWF exhibiting companies to develop revolutionary, creative, ingenious, forward-thinking technology, materials, services or safety devices that advance the industry.
This year, Challengers Award finalists and winners will be recognized all four days in a highly visible display area on the show floor. The special area will provide buyers and the media information about the 2010 finalists and winners.
A panel of judges will review and analyze each entry and decide on the top 20 entries just prior to the Fair. The final judging will take place August 24th and the winners will be announced on August 25, 2010.
The entry deadline is April 1, 2010.
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CWMDA ends sponsorship of WMS, SIBO |
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The Board of the Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA) have announced they will not renew their sponsorship of the Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO) and Woodworking Machinery and Supply Expo (WMS) trade shows. The two biennial shows, located in Laval, Que., and Toronto respectively, are owned by Vance Communications Canada. In addition to sponsorship, member companies of the CWMDA have also decided not to exhibit at SIBO 2010 which is scheduled to take place October 21-23. In a press release, the association says doing so will allow them to “focus their resources in areas that they believe will more directly benefit their customers during the current economic downturn”. CWMDA members include Akhurst Machinery Limited, Giben America Inc., Holz-Her Canada Inc., Homag Canada Inc., SCM Group Canada, Normand Machinery and Taurus Craco Woodworking Machinery Inc. The announcement comes on the heels of other big trade show news. Recently, several companies announced they would not exhibit at this year's IWF. More trade show news: IWF head responds to speculation in open letter to attendees
Some notable exhibitors staying away from IWF 2010.
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