Woodworking Technology Days (WTD 2020)

Three-day industry event sponsored by the CWMDA (Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association).
A combined effort of a variety of 9 machinery distributors in the GTA will open their doors with live demonstrations over a 3 days.

All done respecting the regulations around Covid-19.

Press Release here.

Invitation to attend here.

2019 CKCA – Webinar with Bridgit

Attention Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers!Get the control you always wanted and proof you never had before

Here’s a recording of our webinar from June 18, 2019  with Bridgit and Laurysen Kitchens

Listen here
What’s is all about?

CKCA has partnered with Bridgit, a proudly Canadian owned and operated software company that provides construction projects with simplified communications across all people, increases accountability and visibility, and improves quality.

How does it work?
Kitchen cabinet manufacturers get visibility on installations, decrease open service items and return visits, and get PO from clients sooner. This program improves relations with your builders and saves you money and time by having proof of how your product looked when you left the job site.

What our members say:
“We have seen a remarkable decrease in open service items and return visits, along with an increase in billable work now that we have photos of every install. We track when the order is shipped, who installed it, complete with a deficiency report and photos of every room installed, showing that the area is clean and tidy before the installer left. We use this app so that the installers need to send pictures along with their billing in order for us to process their invoice.” – Caroline Castrucci, Laurysen Kitchens

CKCA Members get more
CKCA and Bridgit have partnered to offer CKCA members a 20% discount!

 

Canadian innovation for Canadian manufacturers!

 

Richelieu Trends Event – POSTPONED

Due to recent changes with COVID-19 this event has been postponed and new dates will be announced in the future.
 

Be sure to mark Richelieu’s bi-annual Trends Event in your calendar.

Spend a day at Richelieu’s office and showroom in Mississauga seeing what’s new.

But that’s not all, Richelieu invites it’s many partners to show their products too and CKCA will be there too!

National Roundtable Discussion #2

Thank you for attending CKCA’s second national roundtable discussion.

Facilitiated discussion

Guest Speaker: Ted Mallett, Chief Economist and CFIB Vice-President

Topic: COVID-19 has upended the operations and plans of businesses across the country and around the world. Along with pushing governments for measures to help offset the negative impacts, CFIB has been tracking and monitoring how Canadian businesses are reacting and responding. Ted provided an overview of the major trends to date and the possible pathways to recovery.

get presentation slides

A recording of this presentation will be made available soon.

 

Watch for our next national discussion – date/topic TBA

 

Thanks to our Sponsor:  CKCA Medical Benefit Group Provider

Postponed – 2020 CKCA Fall Eastern Regional

We’re moving this event to 2021

Dates to be announced

Waterloo, ON

CHECK OUT OUR LINEUP OF PLANT TOURS, GREAT PRESENTATIONS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY,

LOTS OF TIME TO NETWORK.

 

 

Another great CKCA event is coming your way and this time we’re headed to Ontario

Full Program Details – Coming Summer 2020

Sponsorship Opportunities: Coming Summer 2020

Registration: Coming Summer 2020

Member Rate – $415 (full package)              Member Rate – $315 (one day rate)

Non Member Rate – $595 (full package)      Non-member Rate – $495 (one day rate)

Note: Suppliers must be members of CKCA to be eligible to attend.

Accommodation: 

To Be Confirmed
Waterloo, Ontario

Industrial Wood Finish Course – Register Now

Register Now, Space is Limited!!
Use CKCA’s special code for a 10% discount (members only)

CODE:  CAWPCKCA

 

UBC – Online Certificate in Industrial Wood Finishing

A unique Industry Training Program

 

  • Part-time online training program with a one-week hands-on practical session.
  • North America’s most comprehensive wood finishing certificate program.
  • The certificate program provides participants with a broad understanding of the field of wood finishing.  It’s designed for individuals who have some general experience in wood finishing and would like to expand their knowledge.

Once completed, learners will have knowledge and experience to do the following:

  • Understand why finish is applied to wood and how wood properties affect finishing
  • To be able to identify the best finishing system based on the end use
  • Trouble-shoot wood finishing problems
  • Design a safe and efficient finishing facility

Course Information

Course Registration (remember to use the CKCA code to receive a discount)

This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to start a finishing business or to improve an existing one.

Starts January 7, 2019 – April 5, 2019

One week intensive practical – April 1-5, 2019

 

The Industrial Wood Finishing Certificate is the only online finishing certificate program in North America.  We have been teaching this course for over 15 years.  It’s a combination of 3 months of practical online learning followed by a 5-day intensive hands-on practical session.

Dr. Phil Evans is a Professor in UBC’s Faculty of Forestry. He has taught wood science and wood utilization in universities in the UK , Australia and North America for more than twenty years, and his research has focused on wood surface properties and the development of methods to enhance the aesthetics and durability of finishes on wood for both interior and exterior applications.

Website: www.cawp.ubc.ca/training

Email: jason.chiu@ubc.ca

Tel: 604 822-0082

Jason Chiu,  B.Sc

Managing Director

UBC – Centre for Advanced Wood Processing

2939 – 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada   V6T 1Z4

Tel: 604 822-0082       Email: jason.chiu@ubc.ca