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!
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AODO Compliance Deadline Dec 31. 2023
In line with CKCA’s recent partnership with HR Covered, we want to bring to your attention an important update to the AODA compliance requirements that some CKCA members may have
Planit Canada announces partnership with Richelieu
Planit Canada and Richelieu have joined forces for an innovative hardware package for Cabinet Vision. This partnership is all about saving the designer time and making things easier. It’s a
It’s all about data – An interview with Luke Elias of Muskoka Cabinet Company
CKCA Board Member Profile: Luke Elias is passionate about technology in manufacturing and in 1989 started implementing computer hardware and software to improve office to shop communications in his Alfred,
Cabinet Solutions introduces new online cabinet store
Cabinet Solutions is a CKCA member based in Brantford, Ontario. Drew Neven, President was proud of the recent launch of a revamped website that is clean and easy to navigate.
Women Installers Training Program gets started
October 2023 Back in 2018 CKCA conducted an industry study based on input from members that there was a growing shortage of kitchen cabinet installers. While this career path can
Kitchen Cabinet Production Worker Training Program – A model of success
The Kitchen Cabinet Production Worker Training Program – you need trained workers and we’re creating a supply stream October 2023 CKCA is thrilled to see a second Cohort running for
Laurysen Kitchens exciting expansion underway
Laurysen Kitchens is adding on to their existing operations located in Carleton Place. Their current plant was 20,000 sq. ft with roughly 3,000 sq. ft of office. Once the build
CKCA celebrates Canadian-built at the Kitchen and Bath Expo Oct 25-27 2023
CKCA will be participating in the Kitchen & Bath Canada Expo and Conference. We want to celebrate “Canadian Built” kitchen cabinets by creating a “Canadian Pavillion” where we will showcase CKCA
CKCA Elects 2 members to the 2023 Board of Directors
ANNOUNCEMENT (Click here for PDF version) June 15, 2023 CKCA members elect 2023/2024 Board of Directors The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association held their 2023 Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 15
Interzum Recap 2023
Interzum in Cologne, Germany, ended successfully on Friday, May 12, 2023. With approximately 62,000 trade visitors from some 150 countries, the leading international trade fair for suppliers to the furniture