Kitchen and Bath Expo (Oct 25-27, 2023)

We put the “C” in this expo!

CKCA is participating in a new show organized by the ExpoHut.

The national, and international kitchen and bath industry will gather under one roof providing traders and buyers the ideal platform to learn, network, and share market insights.

Use the CKCA2023 code to register for free!

For more information and to register – Click here»

Come meet us at Booth #409!

Meet with some of the CKCA Board of Directors and be sure to attend our education session presented by Trevor Chaulk of Chaulk Woodworking on October 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm!

Navigating the Cabinet Industry – Are you buying a product or a service?

This session will help you gain a better understanding of how to navigate the cabinet industry to build trusted relationships and a more concise direction with both suppliers and consumers. Get answers to pressing questions that include:  Do you shop around and wonder why you may have received quotes with such pricing variations from one company to another for the same space or drawings? How do you manage experiences versus expectations and what’s the difference between cabinets and cabinetry? We know that customers buy products and clients buy a service, so how can you provide the best product/service to reduce the stress of shopping around? What design/materials really are the best for the consumer? In this session you will learn how to minimize the time involved during the initial stages of design and ordering and how to ask the right questions to suppliers/consumers to facilitate a smoother process.

Trevor Chaulk, Chaulk Woodworking has operated his business in the Haliburton Highlands, Ontario since 2009. He has consistently grown his business for the past 14 years with a focus on quality, service and pricing. He is an active member and now a Board Member of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association and travels across Canada visiting and meeting with other kitchen cabinet manufacturers. In 2022 he was a speaker during a tour CKCA conducted at Conestoga College. Trevor’s extensive working knowledge of the industry makes him a valuable contributor and leader in the industry.

Location: Toronto Congress Centre, Ontario

 

CKCA National Discussion-Future of Kitchen Cabinet Industry-Recording now available!

 We’re pleased to share a recording of this very popular webinar.

CKCA creates and records many valuable webinars that members can view by logging in

Presenters:

Jason Varelli, Biesse

Luke Elias, Muskoka Cabco

Peter Mate, Planit Canada

Tommy Gagnon, AutomaTech Robotik

Moderator: Stephan Kleiser, Woodworking Canada

If you want to know if you’re making the right decisions for the future of your business, then watch this session and share with staff including operation managers or anyone else who you think  could benefit from this presentation.

Thanks to our Sponsor:

Session Description: The future is now! Meta-Verse, MES, Analytics, Data Visualizing and Manufacturing Field Devices – these are terms we are all getting to know. But what do they mean to our industry? How is automation and robotics addressing current and future challenges including supply chain, demographic shifts, global competitivess and labour shortage. A window into what is to come – this is a session you don’t want to miss!

National Forum 2023 NB (it’s a wrap!)

A successful National Forum just wrapped up!

We’ll be posting more details to summarize everything from this successful event in Moncton, NB.

Thanks to everyone who attended. Please complete the evaluation form so we can learn and improve (it was emailed to attendees on Saturday, Oct 1, 2023).

Want the attendee list? You must have been an attendee to receive this list. Please contact sandra@ckca.ca

Program: Click here to view final program. Packed full of value to help you in your business!

Sponsorship: Our sincere thanks goes to our sponsors who help make this event possible!

       

                                   

     

         

   

 

 

 

 

 

WMS Show 2023 (Nov 2-4, 2023)

WMS – Wood Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo

November 2-4, 2023

The International Centre, Mississauga, ON (Halls 1&2)

Visit the CKCA Booth #1324. We look forward to seeing you there!

To register for free using code CKCA23. Click here for details»

Be sure to attend our education session (details below):

Recruit – Retain: Accessing the Right Tools

November 3rd at 2:00 PM – WMS Live Stage

We all know you cannot wait for the employees to come to you; you have to go out and get them. Learn what the Wood Manufacturing Council is doing to attract and train next generation workers to the wood industry. But that’s not all. Once you have those new workers in place, it is essential that you have the right employee contracts in place that will protect you as the employer and ensure that the employee/employer relationship is clearly articulated. Gaining new employees takes time and effort. This session will offer insights that can position your company for success.

Speakers:

  • Sandra Wood (Moderator)Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association, Executive Director
  • Richard Lipman (Speaker)Wood Manufacturing Council
  • Vera Palmeri (Speaker)HR Covered Inc., Senior Account Executive
  • P. Chacko John, Mobel Cabinetry

For more than four decades, Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS) has connected Canada’s professional woodworking buyers with the world’s most prominent machinery manufacturers and suppliers.  WMS has attracted attendees from 9 Canadian provinces and 2 territories.

CKCA National Discussion #12 – Don’t let the sun catch you crying!

Webinar – Once you are registered, we’ll send you the Zoom link.
Are you choking over the increased costs of your energy bills?
Want to make an investment in your business that is sustainable, puts money back in your pocket, gives you back more control on overhead expenses?
These were the reasons Heidi and Dominic Boudreault, Owners of Denca Cabinets in Calgary, installed solar panels on the rooftop of their 45,000 sq ft. kitchen cabinet shop in Calgary, Alberta. The rules have changed when it comes to solar and while you may have looked at this in past and decided it was too expensive for little gain, look again!
In this webinar, Heidi and Dominic talk about their decision, their journey and the benefits they are already seeing from solar installed energy panels. Weather permitting they might even take you on a tour of the roof!
Ed Knaggs, Vice President Charge Solar is a company specializing in solar power generation for the past 30 years and members of the Canadian Renewal Energy Association. Ed will “shed some new light” on this topic and talk about global market and drivers, system size estimates and energy savings and system costs and ROI.

CKCA National Discussion #11 – Improving Business Through Expansion – Available “On-demand”

Session available via “On-Demand”

You must be a CKCA member and log in and view the recorded session.

Session Presenters:

The Management Team
Whether you are thinking of expanding your business or just want to learn more about improving your business, this webinar is for you.
Sunrise Kitchens in Surrey, BC undertook to expand their facility from 45,000 sq. ft in 2017 to 80,000 sq. ft by 2020. Little did they know they would be doing the lion share of this expansion during a pandemic!
The unprecedented circumstances created incredible challenges, but this kitchen cabinet manufacturer hunkered down and kept going.
They are pleased to share their lessons learned along the way, what went well, what didn’t and if they could do it all again what would they do differently?
A great session with takeaways whether you are expanding. Worth watching!
Thank you to our sponsor: Grass Canada

National Forum 2021 – Virtual Event

Due to continued lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions, CKCA will once again host the National forum & AGM virtually.

We invite all members to attend this event.

Presentations and discussion

Topic: Economic Outlook for Canada 2021- Recovery, Relief, Reset

Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Dennis Darby, President, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting includes:

  • Election of CKCA Board 2021/2022
  • New CKCA by-laws for approval as result of governance review and move to  Federal Not-for-Profit Incorporations Act.
  • Financials Statements from 2020
  • CKCA Report and future plans.

CKCA National Roundtable Discussion #9 – Virtual Showroom – Getting your customers ready to shop

practical advice from a manufacturer

  • Are you getting the most out of your website?
  • Are your customers ready to buy when they come in to your showroom?
  • How can virtual transform your showroom?

this webinar will share decor cabinet’s journey – it’s real and it’s relevant!

Hear from one manufacturer what they are doing to get the most from their website and help their customers be better prepared to make those all important purchase decisions.

 

Samuel Scott, Product Development, Decor Cabinets, Morden, MB

Register Now

Thanks to our sponsors:   Richelieu and Salice

         

CKCA National Roundtable Discussion #7 – Get Government Funding Now

  • Looking for real information about funding from a source that understands the manufacturing sector?
  • Want to hear from the experience of another kitchen cabinet manufacturer?
  • Attend this session and learn more about funding and Government grants.

REGISTER NOW

Topic: Get Government Funding Now – How & Where to Access Government Grants

Speakers: Jeff Dumart, Mentor Works and Carolyn Iyer, COO, Paris Kitchens
What you will learn: 
Manufacturers in the woodworking, cabinet production, and related production sectors are well positioned to access opportunities surrounding government grants, loans, and other funding programs.
 Attendees will learn how they can access grants and loans through Mentor Works to make key strategic investments, including hiring, training, technical implementation, export marketing, and COVID-19 recovery support.
 Paris Kitchens will share their experience on how Mentor Works works to align manufacturers and funding support for both large and small initiatives in companies with diverse corporate profiles.