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MWC Continued from page 34 was undoubtedly the star of the event. He charmed the participants with his journey from professional football to medical school, and discussed the importance of leadership, perseverance, and adaptability. In addition to the keynote speech and CEO-Panel, the convention featured a variety of other events and activities with networking opportunities and an industry seminar on the economy and markets. According to Sven Gustavsson, the event director, the Montréal Wood Convention 2023 was a success that provided opportunity for the wood industry to come together and share ideas, knowledge, and innovations. “We are delighted that people enjoyed such a diverse range of seminars and discussions at this year’s convention,” said Gustavsson. “The presence of so many important players in the industry is another proof of the relevance and necessity of this annual meeting for the wood industry in North America and worldwide.” The forest industry is a major contributor to the Canadian economy with a GDP contribution of nearly billion (2012 chained dollars), representing 8 percent of Canada’s manufacturing sector. With exports of more than billion in 2022, the sector has a strong positive Please turn to page 50 Mike Andrew and Ben Jordan, Nicholson and Cates Limited, Burlington, ON; Jean-Philippe Thibault, Canadian Wood Products, Prevost, QC; Gregg Koehler, Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd., Prince George, BC; and Morgan Wellens, Nicholson and Cates Limited Sven Gustavsson, Montreal Wood Convention, Quebec City, QC; Alain Boulet, Elizabeth Sorba and Sylvain Labbè, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Quebec City, QC; Nathalie Houde, Alex Fortin and Monica Lapierre, Montreal Wood Convention, Quebec City, QC; and Eli Gould and Frèdèric Jacques, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Quebec City, QC Simon Bèrubè, David Gourde, Sylvain Dionne, Mario Tremblay and Pierre-Luc Nadeau, BID Group Technologies Ltd., Quebec City, QC; and Jacques Loubert, BID Group Technologies Ltd., Mirabel, QC Jeff Hardy, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc., Brattleboro, VT; Terry Ratkovsky, Goodfellow Inc., Toronto, ON; Jennifer Dennison, Lavern Heideman & Sons Ltd., Eganville, ON; and Ryan Satterfield, Cersosimo Lumber Co. Inc. Gilles Martel and Gilles Vincent Martel, Lumber Resources Inc., Quebec City, QC Martin Vaillancourt, USNR, Plessisville, QC; Dave Ford, USNR, Salmon Arm, BC; and Jean-Sèbastien Pelletier, USNR/VAB, Lèvis, QC Additional photos on page 47 Herringbone FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1992 Now manufacturing 3/4” solid and 5/8” engineered Herringbone. Available in multiple species and widths. Call us for specialty quotes and availability. 190 Wilson Mill Road, Monticello, Arkansas 71655 | maxwellhardwoodflooring.com ...Now Available At NWFA/NOFMA WOOD FLOORING Because nothing says Canadian like Quality Hardwoods Nature’s finest Unsurpassed quality Rich colour and texture. With a large inventory base of Canadian Kiln Dried Hard Maple, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Yellow Birch, White Birch, Aspen, Basswood, and Cherry, Quality Hardwoods Ltd. is ready to meet your demands. Our knowledgeable sales team has more than 75 years’ experience and will quickly process your order. Wherever you are in the world, we will have your shipment to you on time. Please contact our sales staff to place an order Brian Guilbeault – brian@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Anthony Rapsa – ar@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Mike Brooks – mb@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Shaun Rowe – sr@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Peter VanAmelsfoort – pva@qualityhardwoodsltd.com Office Number – 705-724-2424 Website - www.qualityhardwoodsltd.com 36 JUNE 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.org www.RealAmericanHardwood.org JUNE 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 37
