What Groupe Cabico inc does

Groupe Cabico inc is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of premium custom cabinetry, incorporated in Quebec and operating under the Cabico&co corporate umbrella with two wholly-owned brands: Cabico (premium custom, manufactured in Coaticook, Quebec) and Elmwood (ultra-premium custom, manufactured in St. Catharines, Ontario). Founded in the late 1980s with over 35 years of operating history, the company employs 501-1000 people across its two facilities and is one of the largest employers in Quebec's Estrie region. The company positions itself as one of the most important manufacturers of high-end custom cabinetry in North America.

The product portfolio is structured across multiple tiers and sub-brands. The Cabico brand spans the Unique Series (full custom with complete design freedom) and the Essence by Cabico semi-custom line (22 door styles, 100+ finish options, built in inch increments). Elmwood occupies the ultra-premium tier with fine materials and consummate craftsmanship. The offering is built around made-to-measure construction, multiple wood species (Maple, Cherry, Black Walnut, White Oak, Hickory, MDF, Rustic Cherry, Red Birch, Quarter Sawn White Oak), diverse finishes, four cabinet construction types (frameless, face frame flush inset, face frame 1¼ overlay, face frame beaded inset), and engineered features such as dovetail drawer joinery, moisture- and wear-resistant finishes. Production combines artisanal craftsmanship with modern manufacturing equipment, with no disclosed AI or software platform layer.

Commercial operations run exclusively through an authorized dealer network of hundreds of resellers across North America, comprising kitchen and bath showrooms, interior design studios, and specialty retailers. Cabico supports dealers with training, marketing resources, joint social campaigns (#HelloCabico, #ExperienceElmwood), and access to the full product portfolio. End customers include high-end residential homeowners, interior designers, architects, custom home builders, and the dealers themselves as a business channel. The company is a member of KCMA, CKCA, and NKBA industry associations. Revenue mechanics are project-based quoting with no public pricing; no external funding, no M&A beyond the 2016 acquisitions of Elmwood and Maple Craft Doors, and no recent leadership changes have been disclosed.

Name

Groupe Cabico inc

Legal name

GROUP CABICO INC.

Website

https://cabico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Groupe Cabico inc manufactures premium custom cabinetry through the Cabico and Elmwood brands at facilities in Quebec and Ontario. The company sells exclusively via an authorized North American dealer network serving high-end residential, designer, and builder customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cabinetry Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

Keywords

• Custom kitchen cabinetry
• Premium cabinet manufacturer
• Made-to-measure cabinets
• Semi-custom cabinetry
• Residential cabinet solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom cabinetry manufacturing and sales: Groupe Cabico manufactures custom and semi-custom premium cabinetry sold through an authorized dealer network across North America. Revenue is generated through wholesale pricing to dealers who then sell to end consumers (homeowners, designers, architects) at retail. The company offers two product lines: Cabico (premium custom) and Essence by Cabico (semi-custom), plus Elmwood (ultra-premium custom).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groupe Cabico inc manufactures premium and ultra-premium custom kitchen, bathroom, and living-space cabinetry sold wholesale through an authorized dealer network across North America. The product portfolio includes the Cabico (full custom), Essence by Cabico (semi-custom), and Elmwood (ultra-premium) brands, supported by a wide catalog of wood species, door styles, finishes, and cabinet constructions, with every project built to order on a made-to-measure basis.

Product overview

Groupe Cabico inc operates as one of North America's largest custom cabinetry manufacturers, offering two distinct sub-brands: Cabico (premium full custom) and Elmwood (ultra-premium). The Cabico brand encompasses the Unique Series (fully custom with complete design freedom) and the Essence Series (semi-custom with 22 door styles and 100+ finish options). Product portfolio includes diverse wood species (Maple, Cherry, Black Walnut, White Oak, Hickory, MDF, Rustic Cherry, Red Birch, Quarter Sawn White Oak), extensive finish options (Frosted Juniper, Daylight, Early Breeze, Caramel Mocha, Cold Brew, Rooibos, Brioche, Wool, Morning Sky), multiple door styles (Wella, Corretto, Arlo, Mica, and numbered series), and cabinet construction types (Frameless, Face Frame Flush Inset, Face Frame 1¼ Overlay, Face Frame Beaded Inset). The company serves kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces through a network of authorized dealers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cabico: Premium custom cabinet brand revealing distinctive character through impeccable fabrication and workmanship with noble materials, stunning finishes, and rich textures
• Elmwood
• Essence by Cabico
• Cabico Unique Series

Products and services

• Cabico (Premium Custom Cabinetry Brand) Premium custom cabinetry brand offering full creative freedom with noble materials, stunning finishes, and rich textures for high-end residential kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Manufactured at the Coaticook facility.
• Essence by Cabico (Semi-Custom Cabinetry Line) Semi-custom cabinetry line offering 22 door styles and over 100 finish options including soft paints, rich stains, and warm textured laminates. Built with frameless construction and incremental sizing for simplified customization, providing a more accessible entry point to Cabico quality.
• Elmwood (Ultra-Premium Custom Cabinetry Brand) Ultra-premium custom cabinetry brand combining fine materials and consummate craftsmanship for discerning clients. Manufactured at the St. Catharines, Ontario facility and positioned as a trendsetter combining form, function, and quality.
• Cabico Unique Series Full custom cabinetry series providing total creative freedom for the most current and distinctive custom cabinetry projects. Includes made-to-measure sizing in inch increments across wood species, door styles, finishes, and cabinet constructions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% complete, 100% compliant, always on-time delivery (CCT approach)

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association)coreOthersCabico holds active membership in KCMA, an industry trade organization. Through this membership, Cabico ensures dealers have access to quality information and updated market intelligence for better adaptability to markets.
• CKCA (Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association)coreOthersCabico is an active member of the CKCA, the Canadian industry association for kitchen cabinet manufacturers. Supports industry standards and provides dealers with access to current information and market insights.
• NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)coreOthersCabico maintains membership in NKBA, supporting the professional development of kitchen and bath designers and connecting with industry professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Omega Cabinetry: Semi-custom and full custom cabinet manufacturer under MasterBrand, sold through an authorized dealer network across North America. Closely comparable to Cabico in product positioning, dealer-led distribution, and customization depth.
• Decora Cabinets: Canadian-based semi-custom cabinet manufacturer serving the North American market through a dealer network. Strong comparable to Cabico given geographic overlap, dealer-led go-to-market, and similar customization offering.
• Koch Cabinetry: Custom cabinet manufacturer offering premium and semi-custom lines sold through dealers across North America. Comparable to Cabico across both premium (Elmwood) and semi-custom (Essence) tiers via similar dealer distribution model.
• KraftMaid (Masco Corporation): Semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinet brand owned by Masco, sold through independent dealers and home centers. Direct peer to Cabico's Essence line given the made-to-order configuration model and dealer channel.
• Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Premium custom cabinet manufacturer serving the high-end residential market through showrooms and designers. Highly comparable to Cabico's Elmwood brand on premium positioning, custom craftsmanship, and designer-led demand.
• Shenandoah Cabinetry: Custom cabinet producer serving kitchen and bath dealers across the U.S. with semi-custom and full custom lines. Comparable to Cabico on dealer-led custom cabinetry with broad finish and door style portfolios.

Emerging players

• Canyon Creek Cabinet Company: Custom cabinet manufacturer focused on frameless construction and designer-driven projects in North America. Comparable to Cabico on customization depth and designer channel, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• MasterBrand Cabinets: One of the largest cabinet manufacturers in North America, operating multiple semi-custom and custom cabinet brands across price tiers. Direct overlap with Cabico in custom and semi-custom kitchen cabinetry through its brand portfolio (e.g., Diamond, Decora, Omega).
• IKEA (SEKTION kitchens): Global modular kitchen and storage provider serving a mass-market DIY customer base. Adjacent comparable rather than direct competitor; illustrates the lower end of the cabinetry market that pressures semi-custom pricing.
• American Woodmark: Publicly traded cabinet manufacturer producing stock and semi-custom cabinetry sold through home centers and dealers. Comparable to Cabico in semi-custom segment and dealer channel, though positioned more value-oriented than Cabico's premium tier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cabicocabinetry
• Xx.com/cabicocabinetry
• Facebookfacebook.com/cabicocustomcabinetry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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