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Volume 25 | Issue 2 (Spring 2025)

Featured Shop: Waterworths Woodshop Featured Associate: Elliott Woodworking Continue Reading

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

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

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

Volume 25 | Issue 1 (Winter 2025)

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

Volume 24 | Issue 4 (Fall 2024)

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

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

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

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

Volume 24 | Issue 3 (Summer 2024)

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

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

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