Industry News - Snapshot
CKCA collects and shares industry news relevant to the kitchen cabinet manufacturing sector. Members receive all news clippings by e-mail. Watch for your weekly News Clippings Updates!
You can also get more updates from two excellent sources: Woodworking Canada Magazine and Wood Industry Magazine. Read our articles along with more informative news items in both these magazine and be sure to subscribe to both!
IDS Show – Perspectives
(April 2022) The Interior Design Show took place in Toronto in early April. For the most part, the show was significantly smaller than in previous years. No vendor had as
Making a difference in the community
(April 2022) We know that many kitchen cabinet manufacturers across Canada are not just business people, they are community people. They are the fabric of our communities and part of
Labour shortage is a very serious issue for kitchen cabinet industry (Part 2)
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association is active in pursuing solutions to the shortage of skilled labour in the kitchen cabinet industry. It is working with its partnering associations, the Canadian
What does the 2022 budget do for kitchen cabinet manufacturing in Canada?
April 19, 2022 Sandra Wood, Executive Director, CKCA The Federal Government’s budget announced in early April, 2022 has left business community wondering if current Government spending will move the dial
Hettich Canada partners with Upper Canada Forest Products
Hettich Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership agreement with Upper Canada Forest Products. The long-term agreement will enable both parties to leverage their collective strengths in order to
Glenwood Kitchen Ltd acquires Atcan Industries
Glenwood Kitchen Ltd acquires Atcan Industries Shediac, New Brunswick, April 1 2022 – Glenwood today acquired Atcan Industries., a Dieppe based kitchen cabinet manufacturer. Atcan has been a trusted name
Call for Nominations to CKCA Board of Directors 2022
Are you passionate about the kitchen cabinet industry? Do you want to bring your knowledge and expertise to help steer a national dialogue in our industry? Want to expand your
Labour shortage is a very serious issue for kitchen cabinet industry (Part 1)
It cannot be overstated: the Canadian kitchen cabinet industry is facing a serious labour shortage issue – and there are signs that it will get worse if the industry and
Denca Cabinets goes solar and are sure glad they did!
(March 2022) Dominic and Heidi Boudreault, Owners of Denca Cabinets decided to invest in Solar panels in 2020. When they started doing some research they noticed the Alberta grants &
CKCA and others implore Gov’t to avoid CP Rail strike
With so many modalities in manufacturing already at risk, the last thing we need is a rail strike. CKCA is a proud member of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition, representing over