Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

INDUSTRY NEWS UPDATE JULY 23, 2019 Check out the latest news and insights from the cabinet industry from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association.  7 EXCITING NEW TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN From islands to sinks, more and more homeowners are opting for modern twists on classic kitchen staples with plenty of visual interest coupled with increased functionality. The National Association of Homebuilders spoke with a kitchen designer recently and reviewed the top design trends we’ll see in the coming year: Cabinetry – less is more. The no upper cabinet trend has been gaining steam this year as the modern minimalist style takes shape Mixing colors and different metallic finishes Oversized islands are replacing breakfast nooks and other traditional dining arrangements Click here to read more. TRADE COURT UPHOLDS HARDWOOD PLYWOOD DECISION The U.S. Court of International Trade has sustained the USITC affirmative injury determination in its antidumping and countervailing

HOW TO PICK KITCHEN CABINETS LIKE A PRO The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association was featured recently in the  Modern Wellness Guide , an affiliate of USA Today. Check out the full piece below for information on how homeowners can pick the best kitchen cabinets for their home: Photo courtesy of Modernwellnessguide.com Cabinets are the structure and backdrop that make up the layout of your kitchen and how you will use it for years to come.  Everything else – countertops, backsplashes, paint, appliances – is a supporting character to the main attraction. So how do you know you’re making the right decision when it comes to choosing the right cabinets? Sure, color might seem like the most important choice (white shaker, right?) but there are a few areas in which your cabinets must deliver that you might not even know to explore. Third-party testing According to a study by Hanley Wood, third-party certification is one of the top drivers in the cabinet selection process

INDUSTRY NEWS UPDATE JULY 9, 2019 Check out what’s been happening in the cabinet industry the last few weeks from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association: CHINA SUSPENDS WTO LAWSUIT China has suspended its World Trade Organization (WTO) panel case against the European Union where it sought status as a free market economy. This means that both the EU and U.S. can continue to treat China as a non-market economy in antidumping cases. Click here to read more. OSHA LOCKOUT/TAGOUT STANDARD In May OSHA released a request for information seeking input to modernize its lockout/tagout (LO/TO) standard, which governs manufacturers' shop floors to ensure that machines are properly shut off during maintenance and repairs. Today, with technological advancements, manufacturers can safely repair machinery without undertaking the full lockout/tagout procedures. However, the outdated OSHA standard, doesn’t account for safety advancements. Click here to read more. 2019