Plant Tours

Plant Tours – Host one. Attend one.

CKCA is always looking for companies who are willing to open their doors to the industry. Plant tours are considered very valuable, not just to the the attendee but also to the hosts who benefit from having their peers come through their facility.

Check out what Caroline Laurysen, President, Laurysen Kitchens has to say. CKCA Plant Tours Good For Business

What attendees tell us:

“Always beneficial seeing other factory and see others processes.”

“All the plant visits were very informative to see how we can adapt, refine, and incorporate ideas to enhance efficiencies in our shop.”

“We saw some new technology. Learned a lot about gathering information from employees on shop floor, taking their recommendations & how to organize improvements in a measurable way.”

CKCA founding members back in 1968 knew that by bringing the industry together everyone would benefit. Today CKCA has stayed true to our purpose. We believe that in order for industry to move forward, remain competitive and innovate, we must be willing to share and inspire each other. Through collaboration, ideas are shared and the result is continual improvement and that is exactly the reason why our industry opens it’s doors to its peers.

“We’ve been a member of the CKCA for about 7 years. We had been encouraged to join years before and invited to a couple different events over the years which were all great. However, it wasn’t until we joined that we realized the full benefit of the the membership. The opportunity to rub shoulders with other manufacturers at the national events has been invaluable. The openness and willing to help from almost every member was mind boggling. In each 3 day event we were given many invitations to see other members operations and have developed some strong relationships. We have benefited from seeing different shop layouts and procedures; seeing new technologies that are shaping our future; talking with others about subjects like payment schedules, profit expectations, and management coaching; and so much more. We are aspiring to be better and our CKCA membership is helping us get there.” – Jamie Birrell, Oakridge Woodworking