AWFS Show 2019

The 2019 AWFS Fair will feature North America’s largest gathering of woodworking equipment and technology, as well as the largest selection of hardware, tooling, components, power tools, manufacturing software, lumber, panel and construction material as well as an endless array of supplies for furniture, cabinet, millwork manufacturers and custom woodworking shops of all sizes.
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2019 CKCA National Forum – Calgary, AB -RECAP!

Thanks to all our sponsors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For those of you who took time from your busy schedule to attend – we thank you and hope you enjoyed this forum.

CKCA believes that when you share information and ideas with others, the entire industry grows and evolves.

 

Scroll down for the recap and links to presentations.

Also, thanks to our plant tour/showroom hosts and sponsors for making this event a success.

CONNECT – LEARN – PROSPER

 

Presentations from industry experts!

 

Thumbs up on great plant tours!

 

Roundtable discussions about topics that matter!

View the full recap with photos and links to presentations here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to all our sponsors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IWF (International Woodworking Fair)

Are you a supplier or a manufacturer? The International Woodworking Fair®is where the material processing and design industries come together to solve problems and find solutions, share ideas and reconnect with customers.

2019 CKCA Regional Event – London, Ontario – RECAP!

Thanks to our sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know that Nu-Way Kitchens in Guelph (above owners Jake and Sharon Wolters) are one of the oldest kitchen manufacturing companies in Canada? Started in 1964 by Jake’s father!

Windmill Cabinet Shop is a family strong team! (above)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERE’S THE RECAP WITH PHOTOS!

London/Chatham ON. June 10 & 11, 2019

More than 100 attendees from across Canada joined us in London/Chatham, Ontario for 2 days of plant tours, education and networking!

Watch a video from attendee Andy Jun, ReNu Kitchens – click here.

Quick summary of the key points from two great presentations:

State of the Union – Andrew WALL, SANDLER TRAINING

Journey to Lean – Jon bultje, will hoslappel, dan fentie, brad cairns

Final Program – Check out what a CKCA event program looks like. Watch for details on upcoming CKCA events, next up is Eastern Regional, Halifax, NS, Sept 23/24, 2019.

CONNECT – LEARN – PROSPER

Thanks to our pant tour hosts!

Ron DeWeger at GCW Kitchens (above)

George Bultje at Windmill Cabinet Shop (above)

Dan Fentie at Woody’s Manufacturing (above)

Hilco Tamminga (above) at Truly Green Greenhouse (You don’t have to like tomatoes to work there!)

Thanks to all who attended. We hope you enjoyed the ride.

See you at a future CKCA event.

CONNECT – LEARN – PROSPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to our sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lots of Lean at Woody’s Manufacturing (above)

How big was that fish Christian? (above)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019 WMS Expo & Conference

Want to be part of Canada’s largest and only national wood industry trade show?

Join 5,000 attendees at this trade show that brings the world’s leading players of machinery, tooling and supplies right to the doorstep of the robust Canadian woodworking industry. WMS (Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo) is the marketplace for woodworking professionals.                                              

  • Visit our booth, we’ll be with WMC and AWMAC so visit us together!

  • Connect with other kitchen cabinet manufacturers.

  • Watch for more details coming soon.

By the way…..here’s an invite from one of CKCA’s members: