Located in Cranbrook BC, Gipman Kitchens & Cabinetry is a family-owned custom cabinetry manufacturer that has been building its incredible reputation for over 30 years. The Gipmans run their business with strong family values, impressive machinery, and a desire to…
Written by Peter Mate, President of Planit Canada, for Woodworking Canada. The future of trade shows is uncertain and, as we navigate through how we are going to move forward, stay up to date with industry trends and purchase our…
by Planit Canada President, Peter Mate There’s no doubt that we’ve all been forced to change how we live and conduct business. Change either comes by choice or by necessity. This time, a lot of change has come by necessity.…
by Katrina Legault, Planit Canada Marketing Coordinator I was skeptical about a marketing position in the woodworking industry. I couldn’t really imagine the content, I wasn’t sure if there would be a lot to talk about, and I wasn’t convinced…
Written by Peter Mate, President of Planit Canada, for Woodworking Canada. It’s a critical time for everyone, and our industry is certainly no exception. We’re doubling up on video conferencing and virtual meetings, and we’re seeing impacts that will last…
by Planit Canada President Peter Mate Good friends of mine own a local restaurant. You can imagine how hard they’ve been hit by COVID-19. Business owners are faced with a choice; Either you adapt or you throw in the towel.…
by Planit Canada President, Peter Mate I’ve always been an optimist. During these crazy times, it’s no different. I’m right in the middle of the permit process in order to break ground on our dream office space. Am I crazy?…
This article was published in woodworkingcanada.com The WMC HR Awards honour companies and individuals who develop and implement creative solutions and contribute to best practices in the wood manufacturing industry. The program was established to promote the importance of HR…
by Peter Mate, President of Planit Canada I can still remember the feeling of hearing the news when one of our employees decided to move on and pursue another job. The grass seemed greener on the other side, and maybe…
by Stéphanie Meunier, Planit Canada VP of Operations Some years ago, I had the privilege of working for almost three years in two aerospace manufacturing plants alongside dedicated and hard-working people. I worked in an office, but every day I…
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