Focused on the Canadian kitchen cabinet industry!
www.ckca.ca
Professionalism - Quality - Innovation
and proudly Canadian!
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In this issue:
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CKCA Membership Renewal Time - Friendly reminder to renew NOW!
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CKCA Meets with Government - Labour, supply chain and more
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Member Focus - Van Arbour Design - Are you pricing for your time?
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Trends 2022 - What CKCA and 3 Cabinet manufacturers say
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News and Updates - 2020 and Compusoft unite, Bid Rigging, new hardware, and much more
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Cyber Security - Tools and another webinar Feb 15
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Handhills Cabinets Shows us what they got - Makes good use of machinery
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Mark Your Calendars - Note the date changes on upcoming events
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Welcome New Members! - Bravura Kitchens, Paramount Kitchens and more
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Membership has benefits - MIRKA has another special offer for CKCA members
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CKCA Medical Benefits - It's time to take a look!
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CKCA Membership Renewal
Just a reminder to renew membership to continue receiving this newsletter and other industry intel and insights.
Who cares about the kitchen cabinet industry? WE DO!!
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CKCA Talking to Government |
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CKCA and 40 other manufacturing groups meet Government on the labour issue and more
With 40 other manufacturing organizations that form the Canadian Manufacturers Coalition, CKCA met with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne and were able to raise all the policy files that Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters have prepared that really stress the need for action on supply chains, labour shortages, environment, and border issues. Read more here.
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Working up the chain on the supply chain
CKCA's involvement with CME is about "feeding up the chain" on issues we face in our sector so that our voice is heard. While we share many of the same challenges as other manufacturing sectors, it's important we present a unified voice when speaking with Government. We are pleased to see CME continuing it's work to seek solutions with Government to address the supply chain which is causing many difficulties across all sectors. Read more here.
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Get the 4 key lessons that 35 plus years in the business has taught Gerald Van Woudenberg of Van Arbour Design. Do you think your time is valuable? Read our next profile on this CKCA member. Don't learn the hard way, lean on industry expertise. Read more.
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CKCA talks to members every day. You share your stories, your challenges and your solutions. It helps us see the patterns and trends. You inspire us to keep going and doing. Reach out any time at info@ckca.ca or 613-493-5858. We're here to help! |
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CKCA celebrates 2021 and offers up some predictions for 2022
Also, the show must go on! Check out our article published in Woodworking Canada magazine. Read more here.
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Superior Cabinets releases a trends article every year. This year their designers have noticed clients looking for higher end items for the home.
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No more survival mode!
Check out Planit Canada's checklist for 2022 - their annual wishlist for your business.
A top ten list of actions, improvements and goals we hope you have on your vision board.
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Congratulations Arbutus Furniture & Closets!
We're so pleased to see you profiled in the winter edition of Wood Industry Magazine. It always makes our day!
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CPL Interiors fined $761,967 after pleading guilty in GTA condo refurbishment bid-rigging scheme
Competition of Bureau Canada releases this update.
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Happy 30th Anniversary CNC Automation!
What a milestone for this CKCA member! Wishing you continued success as a valued part of our industry!
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2020 and Compusoft Unite
On December 1, 2021, Compusoft and 2020 united, bringing together 65+ years of collective industry expertise and a shared passion for innovation.
This is big news for the industry!
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Marathon Hardware offers Viefe New Looks Winter Collection
Featuring two brand new handles and a handle/knob combination.
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Richelieu Introduces their new 2022 Collection
The new Catalogue of Decorative Hardware is now available.
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CKCA member, Sunrise Kitchens is pleased to announce that Sunrise has changed its focus to multi-family kitchen cabinet projects due to extensive growth and demand within the tower construction industry.
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The SPACE STEP plinth solution
Taking storage to new levels
Create extra storage space behind toe kicks, provide easy access to wall cabinets and let children lend a helping hand - SPACE STEP brings multi-functionality to cabinet plinths.
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CKCA plugged in to recent panel discussion on current cyber threats
We are plugged in to hear the latest on trends impacting your business and cyber threats is something we must continue to be diligent about.
It's dangerous to assume, especially these days with cyber attacks on the increase. CKCA is a member of the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, a collaboration centre that brings cyber security experts together to share intel on how to defend against the latest threats.
Recent events related to the Russian-Ukraine conflict have sparked more awareness about potential cyber threats. Truth is, you should always be aware of cyber security. Check out tools we created to help you protect you business here.
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Want more? CKCA Members are welcome to attend a WMCO (Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario) session on Cyber Security Risks and Solutions.
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Handhills Cabinets shows us what they got!
Handhills Cabinets (Hanna, AB) says "If you do both residential and commercial, it pays to spend a little more on a machine with more options."
They kindly agreed to share their videos with us. Details of what you're looking at on the videos and the links to videos are below:
Video 1 - Feeding in and applying 3/4" thick solid lumber to apply onto a commercial shelving job, using waterproof PUR adhesive.
Video 2 - Showing front and back trim cutting off excess overhand
Video 3 - Rough trimmer units - trimming applied piece flush to panel
Video 4 - Profile units putting a smaller chamfer edges
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CKCA continues to monitor Covid-19 and the most recent developments of the Omicron variant. We will update the calendar as needed. |
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Feb 24-26, 2022 - CANCELLED - Being rescheduled for 2023
Pending current Covid updates we hope to see you at the 2022 WMS show! Details here.
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April 5 - 10, 2022 - Milan, Italy
A world renowned trade show, where trends are made. Details here. |
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June 16-18, 2022 - NB/PEI
CKCA National Forum - MOVED - New dates coming for Sept 2022, Waterloo, ON
CKCA has made the difficult decision to move our National Forum to the fall giving us more distance from Covid--19. We're very excited to be hosting our first face to face event in Waterloo, ON instead. Details to follow soon.
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WELCOME NEW CKCA MEMBERS! |
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MEMBERSHIP HAS IT BENEFITS AND SAVINGS! |
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Mirka continues to offer CKCA member some great deals! Check this out. Details here.
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It's time to take a look!
If you and your employees love the 10% discount cards from Mark's Work Warehouse, then how about amazing discounts at thousands of merchants across Canada?
Too good to be true?
Not really.
Subscribe to CKCA's Medical Benefits Plan and enjoy competitive rates and comprehensive coverage, but the deal just got sweeter!
You and your staff can access huge savings from a wide range of merchants across Canada including Garmin, Panasonic, Staples, Canon and much more! Click here for details.
Just ask Marion Fitzpatrick, HR Manager, Frendel Kitchens how her company is benefitting from CKCA's medical benefits plan!
"We had an anticipated savings of $80,000 in 2019. We moved from an ASO plan and were unsure of how a more restricted plan would work for our 280 employees.
The transition was painless. The Ingenious team was well organized and on top of everything, including getting us transitioned in the middle of a pandemic. There was enough flexibility to make a few minor benefit adjustments for our plan. The benefits that we are now able to provide are better than before."
Get a better deal AND more to offer your employees!
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CKCA Members can offer their employees discounts on |
Promote good health to your employees and get them a rate they can't get unless they're working for you!
$619 plus tax, per member (one year) or $569 if you are a CKCA medical benefits subscriber!
Contact info@ckca.ca for more details or call us at 613-493-5858
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Making kitchens green
Wholesale Program Available
CKCA offers members a wholesale program to sell the Canadian made Urban Cultivator as featured on Dragon's Den.
Sales of this appliance surged this year due to Covid-19 and will likely
continue to be in demand.
A chance to grow your business (no pun intended!).
Interested?
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CKCA is the voice of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Industry
Our Vision
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) will inspire progress and innovation in the Canadian kitchen manufacturing industry, by promoting excellence, facilitating continuous improvement and working to ensure high standards for design and manufacturing are upheld by members. We will also build strong relationships and enduring trust between CKCA members and the consumers, builders and industry partners whose support ensures the
success of our members.
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