What Cabinet Builders does

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is a North American nonprofit trade association founded in 1998 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving custom cabinet makers, woodworking professionals, and industry suppliers. All memberships are company-based and require Board approval, providing access to a closed peer-to-peer social platform called CMA Collaborate, a member directory and shop finder, webinars, regional shop tours, an annual national conference, the quarterly PROfiles magazine, the PRO Cabinet Maker podcast, the Wood Diamond Awards competition, and a scholarship fund for next-generation woodworkers. CMA's stated mission centers on collaboration, continuing education, and recognition of excellence in the custom cabinet trade, with a Board of Directors composed of elected member-shop owners.

CMA is governed under Michigan state law and led by Executive Director Amanda Conger alongside a volunteer board including the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-At-Large representatives. Revenue is generated through three core streams: recurring company-based membership dues, events and conferences (national and regional), and publications/sponsorships. The technology backbone is Novi AMS association management software, which powers the public website, member directory, event registration, and the CMA Collaborate discussion forums. As of the most recent board cycle (2026-2027), CMA serves members across the United States and Canada with a small operational staff.

The association monetizes a multi-sided ecosystem that includes both general members (custom cabinet shops and woodworking businesses) and associate members (suppliers, machinery makers, software vendors, and distributors such as Blum, Biesse, KCD Software, Lockdowel, REHAU, Colonial Saw, and Federated Insurance, many of whom have sponsored CMA for over a decade). Its marketing channels include the website, CMA Collaborate, podcast, email/newsletter, in-person events and conferences, webinars, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, with PROfiles magazine as a flagship content asset distributed quarterly and produced sustainably via a Print Releaf partnership.

Name

Cabinet Builders

Legal name

Cabinet Makers Association

Website

https://cabinetmakers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is a 1998-founded nonprofit trade association headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, serving custom cabinet makers and woodworking professionals across North America with company-based membership, peer networking via CMA Collaborate, events, awards, and publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Newsroom/CMS Platforms for Publishers (MPACAIAH)

Keywords

• Trade association
• Professional membership
• Woodworking community
• Cabinet industry networking
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Company-based membership fees for cabinet makers and woodworking professionals. All memberships are company-based and individuals cannot join CMA. Membership provides access to forums, member directory, events, seminars, industry publications, and networking opportunities.
2. Events and Conferences: Revenue from national conferences, regional events, shop tours, and webinars. The association hosts annual national conferences (e.g., 2025 National Conference in Detroit) and various regional events throughout the year.
3. Publications: Quarterly magazine PROfiles distributed to members, plus industry publications and resources designed exclusively for small shop owners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CMA is a membership-based professional trade association serving custom cabinet makers and woodworking businesses in North America. Its core offering is company-based membership providing access to peer-to-peer networking through the CMA Collaborate platform, industry events and conferences, professional development webinars, the annual Wood Diamond Awards program, the quarterly PROfiles Magazine, and a Member Directory and Shop Finder.

Product overview

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is a professional trade association serving the custom cabinetmaking and woodworking industry. It operates a unified platform of member services centered around its proprietary social networking platform CMA Collaborate, complemented by professional development offerings including webinars, industry awards (Wood Diamond Awards), a scholarship fund, and its quarterly PROfiles Magazine publication. Members also gain access to a directory/Shop Finder, podcast content, and forums for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMA Collaborate: A members-only social platform for CMA members to network, share knowledge, and participate in discussion forums.
• PRO Cabinet Maker Podcast
• Wood Diamond Awards
• PROfiles Magazine

Products and services

• CMA Membership Company-based membership for cabinet makers, woodworking professionals, and industry suppliers, providing access to forums, member directory, events, publications, and networking opportunities. Membership requires Board of Directors approval and is offered in General and Associate/Distributor tiers.
• CMA Collaborate Members-only social platform for peer-to-peer networking, discussion forums, classifieds, and knowledge sharing among woodworking professionals. Hosts General Discussions (720+ members) and CMA Classifieds (724+ members).
• Wood Diamond Awards Annual awards program recognizing excellence in cabinetmaking and woodworking craftsmanship across residential, commercial, kitchen, bathroom, living spaces, and utility/storage categories. Includes the Best of, Best Overall Award.
• CMA Webinars Online educational sessions and professional development programs for members covering industry topics, techniques, and best practices in cabinet making and woodworking.
• CMA Scholarship Fund Scholarship program supporting the next generation of woodworking professionals with $1,000 annual financial awards for students pursuing careers in woodworking, cabinetry, and millwork.
• Member Directory and Shop Finder Searchable directory of CMA member companies and shop locator to help consumers and businesses find custom cabinet makers and woodworking professionals across North America.
• PRO Cabinet Maker Podcast Audio podcast featuring industry insights, interviews, and discussions relevant to cabinet makers and woodworking professionals, including topics like growing the next generation of cabinetmakers.
• PROfiles Magazine Quarterly industry publication distributed to CMA members, covering trends, member shop spotlights, and woodworking industry news. Volume 26 published in 2026. Sustainably produced in partnership with Print Releaf.
• CMA National Conference and Regional Events In-person industry events including the CMA National Conference (e.g., 2025 in Detroit), regional shop tours (e.g., CMA Atlanta Shop Tour + BBQ), and participation in industry fairs such as IWF 2026 and AWFS Fair.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• InnergycoreOthers · 1 January 2025Innergy is a software company and CMA member sponsor since 2025. They are related to Microvellum and provide software solutions for the cabinet industry. Innergy Accounting is a member company participating in CMA Classifieds.
• Print ReleafstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrint Releaf provides sustainability solutions to offset paper consumption through reforestation. CMA partnered with Print Releaf to sustainably produce its quarterly PROfiles magazine, aligning with environmental stewardship principles important to the woodworking industry.
• Gilson GraphicsminorOthersPrinting company responsible for producing PROfiles magazine. Honored Amanda Conger with an award for CMA's sustainability efforts in printing.
• CabinotchcoreOthersCabinotch (also known as Cabaxis) is a manufacturer located in Owensboro, KY. They are a sponsor member of CMA providing products/services to cabinet makers.
• BiessecoreOthersBiesse is a manufacturer of woodworking machinery located in Charlotte, NC. They have been a CMA sponsor since 2003 (member year unclear from data). Provides CNC machinery and equipment to the cabinet industry.
• KCD SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationKCD Software has been a CMA sponsor since 2001. They provide software solutions for cabinet and closet industry, approaching software development from the customer's viewpoint with core principles of fairness, innovation and high quality.
• LockdowelcoreOthersLockdowel has been a CMA sponsor since 2021. They manufacture metal and plastic fasteners and drawer slides designed to facilitate fast assembly of cabinets, closets, and furniture.
• SurfPrep SandingcoreOthersSurfPrep Sanding has been a CMA sponsor since 2024. Located in Lake Elsinore, CA, they provide sanding solutions and abrasive products for woodworking shops.
• Blum, Inc.coreOthersBlum, Inc. has been a CMA sponsor since 2003. Located in Stanley, NC, Blum provides functional hardware for cabinets and has been in the US market for over 40 years with dedicated customer support.
• Osborne Wood Products, Inc.coreOthersOsborne Wood Products has been a CMA sponsor since 2007. Located in Toccoa, GA, they are a manufacturer and distributor of decorative wood components including turnings, carvings, and moulding.
• REHAU IndustriescoreOthersREHAU Industries has been a CMA sponsor since 2016. Located in Leesburg, VA, they provide innovative edging, surfaces, and cabinet doors with 100+ finish possibilities including high-gloss, matte, glass, natural and metallic finishes.
• Elias WoodworkcoreOthersElias Woodwork has been a CMA sponsor since 2014. Established in 1983, they are a manufacturer of wood cabinet doors, moldings, drawer boxes, AOS cabinet boxes, curved doors, and components.
• Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood Inc.coreOthersDesigns of Distinction, founded in 1998, has been a CMA sponsor. Located in Lincolnwood, IL, they provide custom wood components and furniture parts, leading the industry in innovative products for cabinetry and furniture.
• Art For Everyday Inc.coreOthersArt For Everyday has been a CMA sponsor since 2009. Located in Toronto, Canada, they provide products/services for the cabinet industry.
• Federated InsurancecoreOthersFederated Insurance has been a CMA sponsor since 2010. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and named to Ward Group list of top 50 performers, they provide insurance and risk management services.
• Richelieu America Ltd.coreOthersRichelieu America Ltd. has been a CMA sponsor since 2015. Located in Mount Clemens, MI, they provide hardware solutions for the cabinet making industry.
• Colonial SawcoreOthersColonial Saw has been a CMA sponsor since 2005. Located in Kingston, MA, they import Swiss-made STRIEBIG Vertical Panel Saws, LAMELLO specialty tools, and grinding machinery. Serving small and mid-sized woodshops for over 50 years.
• Precision Wood ProductscoreOthersPrecision Wood Products has been a CMA sponsor since 2018. Located in Camden, OH, they provide custom cabinet doors, dedicating nearly 50 years to developing 5-piece raised panel cabinet doors of highest caliber.
• DC DistributingcoreOthersDC Distributing has been a CMA sponsor since 2011. Located in Abbottstown, PA, they specialize in edgebanding with a huge range of colors, patterns, and finishes for immediate delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wood Component Manufacturers Association: Trade association for manufacturers of wood components used in cabinetry and furniture. Directly relevant peer given CMA members purchase wood components from this segment.
• Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers: Trade association for suppliers and providers to the woodworking industry. AWFS organizes the major AWFS Fair (where CMA has historically announced awards) and shares CMA's supplier-sponsor ecosystem.
• Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association: National trade association representing cabinet manufacturers and suppliers, including standards and certification programs. Closely comparable to CMA in serving the kitchen and bath cabinet industry with a member-based association model.
• Architectural Woodwork Institute: Trade association serving architectural woodworkers and manufacturers of custom wood products. Highly comparable to CMA in mission, member-driven governance, certification programs, and trade publication offerings.
• National Wood Flooring Association: Trade association for wood flooring professionals, sharing the same member-based nonprofit structure, certification programs, publications, and conference formats as CMA.
• National Kitchen & Bath Association: Leading trade association for kitchen and bath industry professionals. Comparable to CMA in member-based service model, certification programs, annual events, and industry publications, though with broader scope into design.
• Woodworking Machinery Industry Association: Trade association for suppliers of woodworking machinery and tooling. Overlaps with CMA's sponsor base (e.g., Biesse) and serves the woodworking industry with a similar member-services model.

Others

• BIFMA International: Trade association for office and institutional furniture manufacturers. Adjacent to the woodworking/cabinetry ecosystem with similar association structure and standards-development focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders: Larger trade association for residential construction industry. Provides broader context for CMA members' end-market demand, but operates at a vastly larger scale with broader scope.
• Decorative Hardwoods Association: Trade association for the hardwood lumber and veneer industry. Broader incumbent in the wood products ecosystem that intersects with CMA's cabinet-making member supply chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnVZ3zXy64_gZAiiRxvbv3w
• Facebookfacebook.com/126571980400
• Instagraminstagram.com/procabinetmaker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabinet-builders

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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