The Cutting Edge April Edition

Your source for kitchen cabinet industry news and insights

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The National Forum is in full swing here in Calgary!

Day One included amazing tours at Multiwood, Denca and Merit Kitchens, an insightful presentation from the Business Development Corporation, plenty of great networking... and some ping pong and pints at The Rec Room

Couldn't make it to Calgary? Join us June 10-11 in London/Chatham, ON! Monday, June 10 Welcome & Opening Sessions at the hotel Tours of GCW Kitchens & Cabinetry and Woody's Premium Cabinetry Reception and dinner at hotel Tuesday, June 11 Breakfast at hotel Tours of Truly Green Farms and Windmill Cabinet Shop Registration will open at the beginning of May Meals, sessions and accommodations at Four Points London

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New Members

The warmest of 'Welcomes' go out to CKCA's newest members!

Finelli Custom Woodworking Hamilton, ON Serving the area for 25 years, the Finelli team includes experts in: drafting, finishing and installation. Their craftsmen work with all wood products and other related materials - and can fabricate to meet AMAC Standards.

Silva Timber Products Langley, BC Offering 100% Coastal Western Red Cedar engineered panels for interior and exterior uses. Nothing can duplicate the warmth and appearance of natural wood.

Wood, Inc. Edmonton, AB  Modern Millwork . Offering a different perspective on custom millwork and design, servicing the greater Edmonton region.

Zubr Fine Cabinetry Newmarket, ON Started in 2008, this multidisciplinary company designs and manufacturers kitchens, bathrooms and other fine cabinetry.

Cloverdale Paint Surrey, BC 85 years in, Cloverdale has become a leader in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. State-of-the-art plants and warehouses keep products flowing around the clock to clients worldwide.

Vanguard Kitchens Mississauga, ON From cutting-edge design to meticulous craftsmanship, Vanguard is a champion of product quality that will never settle for second best.

Microvellum Toronto, ON Offering specialized software solutions based in AutoCAD and Autodesk OEM to automate design, engineering and manufacturing processes.

Leitz Tooling Systems Vaughan, ON Leitz Tooling Systems offers a complete range of tools and tooling solutions to address any wood, plastic or non-ferrous metal application.

Casa Flores Custom Cabinetry Calgary, AB A family-owned company with a reputation for customer service and quality, Casa Flores was started in 2006 by a cabinetmaker-kitchen designer duo.

Casa Reno Direct Vaughan, ON & Montreal, QC As a distributor and dealer, Casa Reno offers their customers a variety of quality products, two showrooms and a well-developed distribution network.

Industry News & Trends

Forest for the Trees CKCA's latest contribution to Woodworking Canada CKCA Executive Director, Sandra Wood, discusses the chronic problem most of us have....we get so lost in our day-to-day, we lose sight of the fact that continuing education and development could save us time, money and frustration. Whether in life or in business, leaving time to learn benefits everyone.

AKZONOBEL uses their industry-leading insights to give their customers (and now you!) a sneak peek at the colours on-trend in wood-coating this year.

A new, beautifully functional lift system has arrived. With a linear design, many integrated functions, three colours and four power factors, Blum has created an ideal solution for furniture throughout the home.

Adding new talent to their already strong lineup, Hettich Canada introduces their latest team members in the Ontario and Quebec regions.

The less time you spend at a job site, the bigger the profit! So what are the toolbox essentials every installer should have? Check them out here.

Offer your customers something unique! Create stunning, one-of-a-kind custom furniture pieces with the Liongrip Crystal epoxy resin.

New products, industry trends, all things Richelieu! Follow Richelieu on social media

The Spring 2019 lineup for the CAWP online Management Skills Training Program has been released. Classes include: Quality Management and Control, Sales and Marketing, Business Finance and Investment Evaluation, and Supply Chain Management

This program has been developed by the Wood Manufacturing Council specifically for wood products manufacturers. Enroll today!

Tips & Tricks

Why make changes to your online presence when it has served you just fine for so many years? Candybox Marketing wants to ensure you don't get left behind. Selling is NOT something we do TO people. Selling is something we do FOR people. Business Performance Coach Lynne Jacobs dissects the power of customer referrals.

Can the Canada Revenue Agency do that?! Understanding your rights as a business owner

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