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SeaFort Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Door Manufacturer Allmar
Mar 9, 2026 | Industry NewsWinnipeg-based Allmar, announcing the acquisition, said its leadership team will retain a significant equity stake in the business. The transaction will not change the company’s leadership or its focus on delivering customer value, project fulfilment and service.
Celebrating 40 Years of Penner Doors & Hardware
Mar 3, 2026 | Industry NewsWhile we’re incredibly proud of the last 40 years, we see this milestone not as a finish line, but as just the beginning. We remain committed to continued growth, exceptional service, and meaningful community involvement at every level.
DHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” 2026
Mar 1, 2026 | Industry NewsWomen in Construction Week takes place during the first full week in March every year. It is a time to highlight all the great initiatives and work of women within the industry. Likewise, it is a time that brings to the fore the opportunities that are available to women in...
DE LA FONTAINE Announces Upcoming Inauguration of New Manufacturing Facility
Feb 24, 2026 | Industry NewsDE LA FONTAINE announced the upcoming opening of its tenth manufacturing facility in North America and its ninth in the United States, to be located in Cottage Grove, MN...
60% of Gen Zers Will Pursue Skilled Trade Work This Year: Survey
Feb 24, 2026 | Industry NewsA Resume Templates survey of 1,250 Gen Z respondents finds that 60% plan to pursue skilled trade jobs this year, citing stability, strong pay, and long-term security...
Construction Companies See Promise in AI Agents
Feb 9, 2026 | Industry NewsConstruction companies are increasingly adopting AI and AI agents to ease project management and address looming labor shortages. Software providers such as Procore, Autodesk, and Trimble offer tools that analyze jobsite data, flag safety issues, automate reporting, and extract insights from complex documents.
DHI Canada Becomes a RAIC Corporate Affiliate
Jan 7, 2026 | Industry NewsDHI Canada joins the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada to advance the importance of the door & hardware industry to architects.
2025 - A Year to Celebrate
Dec 19, 2025 | General NewsAs we leave 2025, we want to share some of the successes DHI Canada has enjoyed this year.
In Memoriam - Robert Renaud
Dec 19, 2025 | General NewsIt is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Robert Renaud in Montreal on December 14, 2025, at the age of 87.
In Memoriam - Ronald Weldon Were
Nov 21, 2025 | General NewsRonald Weldon Were, 78, Lower Sackville, passed away November 16th, 2025, at the VG Hospital surrounded by love.