Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

Going Green in the Kitchen and Bathroom The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) knows that today's consumer is worried about the environment and eager to choose products and foods that will help sustain the earth for years to come. We came across  this recent piece in Kitchen & Bath Business Online  (the official publication of NKBA and KBIS) discussing how different bath and kitchen product manufacturers are making more "green choices" for their customers. We are excited to see KCMA's Environmental Stewardship Program as the way one company shows its dedication to contributing to a more sustainable future.  Enjoy a few excerpts from the KBB piece below. **Edited for brevity and relevance** Going Green Where we live – and the methods and products we use to build our homes – can help or hinder the environment. According to the EPA, more than 500 million tons of construction and demolition debris are sent to landfills every year. Once the p

INDUSTRY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 18, 2019 The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association is always on the look out for the latest news and updates from the cabinet industry. Here's what's been happening the last two weeks: NARI RECOGNIZES KCMA ONLINE COURSE KCMA's online course is now recognized by another industry organization - the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Remodelers/contractors working to become certified can now earn one continuing education unit (CEU) by completing KCMA's online course. We look forward to continuing to expand the reach of our online course. Click here to take the course. Photo courtesy of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry COMMERCE FINDS CHINA IS CIRCUMVENTING PLYWOOD DUTIES Last week the US Department of Commerce made an affirmative determination that China is circumventing antidumping and countervailing duty plywood orders by using face or back veneers of radiata or agathis pine with a TSCA

KITCHEN & BATH INDUSTRY NEWS - JUNE ISSUE Check out KCMA's recent column in the June issue of  Kitchen & Bath Design News . How to Answer Your Clients’ Questions About Formaldehyde Formaldehyde is a topic that has been in and out of the news over decades causing concern among homeowners. The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association has done a lot of work to ensure that there is accurate information available to the consumer on the potential human health impacts of exposure to this chemical.  We have worked closely over the years with the Environmental Protection Agency providing input on regulations including the recent Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products Rule in an effort to ensure it had both consumers’ and manufacturers’ best interests in mind. We understand that a healthy home is important to consumers and is therefore important to our members.  In fact,  Hanley Wood research  shows that sustainability is one of the top factors for co

INDUSTRY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 5, 2019 The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association has its finger on the pulse of the cabinet industry. We know the industry because we are the industry. Check out what’s been happening since our last update: SAFE + SOUND WEEK 2019 KCMA is once again a supporting partner to OSHA's Safe and Sound Campaign. Management leadership is a core element of a workplace safety and health program. Accelerate your company's program and show your commitment in your workplace through the campaign's  Take 3 in 30 program . Take 3 actions in 30 days. There are lots of ways to accelerate your program! Choose from our list or pick one of your own. Every workplace is different so select actions that work best for you. Share in your workplace. It is important for your employees to see your commitment to safety! Show them that safety starts with you! List your three actions and share it on social media, in your company newsletter, or post it in the workpl