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Submissions open for the 15th annual Wood Diamond Awards
Submissions open for the 15th annual Wood Diamond Awards

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is now accepting submissions for the 15th Annual Wood Diamond Awards, a prestigious program recognizing excellence in the cabinetmaking and woodworking industry. Since its inception in 2010, the Wood Diamond Awards have provided CMA members with a platform to... Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2025


CMA Scholarship Fund Supports Aspiring Woodworkers
CMA Scholarship Fund Supports Aspiring Woodworkers

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is proud to announce the establishment of the Cabinet Makers Association Scholarship Fund (CMASF), a new initiative aimed at supporting individuals aspiring to build a career in the woodworking industry. This fund provides valuable financial assistance to those... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2025


CMA 2025 National Conference
CMA 2025 National Conference

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) announces its next National Conference is set to take place from Wednesday, October 1, to Friday, October 3, 2025, in the vibrant city of Detroit. Detroit, recently named one of the "50 Best Places to Travel in 2025" by Travel and Leisure magazine, promises an... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


Volume 25 | Issue 1 (Winter 2025)
Volume 25 | Issue 1 (Winter 2025)

Featured Shop: Novell Inc. Featured Associate: SurfPrep Sanding Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2025


Volume 24 | Issue 4 (Fall 2024)
Volume 24 | Issue 4 (Fall 2024)

Featured Shop: D&H Cabinets Featured Associate: ShopBot Tools Continue Reading

Date posted10/4/2024


CMA launches scholarship program
CMA launches scholarship program

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural scholarship program. This new initiative is designed to support the next generation of cabinetmakers by awarding scholarships to competitors at the SkillsUSA National Championships and their dedicated... Continue Reading

Date posted08/29/2024


Employee-Owned-Trust (EOT) resources
Employee-Owned-Trust (EOT) resources

ShopBot, our Featured Associate in the Fall 2024 issue of PROfiles, was kind enough to share a list of resources for companies that are interested in learning more about Employee Owned Trusts. General Articles An Introduction to Employee Ownership Trusts The British Are Coming: ESOPs and... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


2024 Wood Diamond Award winners
2024 Wood Diamond Award winners

On Wednesday, August 7, during the IWF Atlanta trade show, the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) revealed the winners of their 14th annual Wood Diamonds Awards contest. Felipe Torres Espino of Torres Espino The Craftsman, located in Weslaco, Texas, received the prestigious Best of, Best Overall... Continue Reading

Date posted08/8/2024


Volume 24 | Issue 3 (Summer 2024)
Volume 24 | Issue 3 (Summer 2024)

Featured Shop: Kitchen & Bath Design Group Featured Associate: REHAU Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2024


2024 Wood Diamond Award Living Spaces: Fireplace Surround Castleman Carpentry LLC Second Place
2024 Wood Diamond Award Living Spaces: Fireplace Surround Castleman Carpentry LLC Second Place

Castleman Carpentry, llc, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley is a family-owned custom wood working cabinet shop and class A general carpenter. Castleman Carpentry specializes in total transformations in any room of a client's house through thoughtful and careful design. All aspects of... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2024


2024 Wood Diamond Award Kitchen: Face Frame Under $25K KMA Storage Solutions Honorable Mention
2024 Wood Diamond Award Kitchen: Face Frame Under $25K KMA Storage Solutions Honorable Mention

Based in West Fargo, ND, KMA Storage Solutions specializes in garage cabinets, custom closets, Murphy beds, and small custom cabinet jobs. Describe your project, what makes it unusual, and/or any outstanding characteristics. Water damaged from a roof leak, this remodel project brought a 1968... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2024


2024 Wood Diamond Award Utility/Storage: Garage KMA Storage Solutions First Place
2024 Wood Diamond Award Utility/Storage: Garage KMA Storage Solutions First Place

Based in West Fargo, ND, KMA Storage Solutions specializes in garage cabinets, custom closets, Murphy beds, and small custom cabinet jobs. Describe your project, what makes it unusual, and/or any outstanding characteristics. Powder coated garage cabinetry for a Harley-loving Military veteran.... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2024