CKCA typically has 3 main events per year – a National Forum, and Regional Events. The National Forum is held at the end of April each year.
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KBIS Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
KBIS is a leading kitchen and bath event, hosted by the NKBA. Over 600 world leading manufacturers and suppliers. Click here to view more.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »2019 Ligna & Interzum – What manufacturers saw, what they learned!
hear what manufacturers who attended Ligna and interzum thought of THIS "mega tour" program! CKCA took a group out of their shops for 8 days to see what' going on internationally. It appears it was time well spent. Read on! In partnership with Hettich and Venjakob - 8…
Find out more »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) …
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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. Click here for show details.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »2020 CKCA Spring Regional, BC – Recap
HERE'S THE RECAP WITH PHOTOS! Richmond, BC - February 3 - 4, 2020 More than 80 attendees from across Canada joined us in Richmond, BC for 2 days of plant tours, education and networking! Check out this video prepared by Woodworking Canada Here's a quick recap with photos. More photos by Woodworking Canada here. Thanks again to our Plant Tour Hosts Sunrise Kitchens, West Coast Reductions, Sofo Kitchens, Van Arbour Design and Merit Kitchens Thanks again to our Sponsors Axalta, Blum, Grass Canada, Planit Canada, Marathon…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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!
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