More than 90 years of moulding and millwork at Metrie
Since its beginnings as a small family-owned business in 1926, Metrie (the former Sauder Industries) says it has expanded its offerings, honed its craft and cultivated a passion for design and innovation.
 
A room design by Andrew Pike based almost entirely on Metrie French Curves moulding, including the bed. https://metrie.com/french-curves/#explore-this-room.
"Our dedication to creating high-quality, finely crafted architectural elements has helped us grow to become the largest supplier and manufacturer of solid wood and composite moulding in North America."
 
"We believe every detail is as important as the next, and we go to great lengths to ensure that from the time we acquire raw materials to the time our product is installed and enjoyed, it meets the highest standards for quality and design," the company says.
 
By milling its own products, Metrie has developed the internal capability to create custom profiles and streamline production and shipping. Headquartered in Vancouver, Metrie employs 1,500 and operates seven solid wood and MDF manufacturing facilities, plus 26 distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada, allowing it to more easily react to regional needs and provide more responsive logistical support. 
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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.