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Woodworking Centre of Ontario

Industry Associations

Support from industry associations assists Woodworking Centre faculty to remain current in the technology of professional woodworking. Associations of which we are members include:

  • Architectural Woodwork Manufacturer's Association of Canada (www.awmac.com)
  • Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association
  • Ontario Furniture Manufacturer's Association

Advisory Committee

The woodworking programs at the centre are overseen by an advisory committee of representatives of typical manufacturing industries of varying sizes, service industries, and associations. This group reviews program plans and curriculla in order to ensure that current techniques are being studied by students.

Typical companies which have been represented on our advisory committee:


  • Acorn Kitchens
  • Akhurst Machinery Ltd.
  • Durham Furniture Company
  • Dave Lennox Woodworking
  • Fairbank Central Lumber
  • Julius Blum Canada Ltd.
  • Krug Furniture
  • Ken's Cabinets
  • La-Z-Boy Canada Ltd.
  • Nacan Adhesives
  • Ontario Furniture Manufacturer's Association
  • Tradewood Industries Limited
  • Valley City Mfg. Co. Ltd.
  • Woodworking Magazine