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Spring Meeting Hotel and Meeting Registration Continues
Registration for the 2026 CPA Spring Meeting from April 12-14 (departure on the 15th), at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL, is ongoing. The meeting begins on Sunday with the annual golf tournament at 8 am, followed by the Welcome Reception at 6 pm. The meeting concludes Tuesday evening with the Chairman’s
Meeting Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Members have the opportunity to support the industry through sponsorships and exhibit tabletops at the upcoming Spring Meeting. Sponsors and exhibitors benefit from prominent promotion through CPA’s website, social media channels, and the attendee booklet. In particular, the tabletop exhibit session is a great way to showcase products and services to a dedicated audience. Information
Uniboard Val-d’Or New Particleboard Line Operational
Uniboard, Laval, Quebec, announced the completion of a multi-year project to build a new particleboard line at its Val-d’Or plant. The new line increases annual capacity by more than 100 million square feet. Uniboard is a North American manufacturer of particleboard, high and medium density fiberboard, thermally fused laminates (TFL), and high-pressure laminates (HPL) with
Kitchen and Bath Cabinet Sales Down in 2025
U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in December 2025 were $159.4 million, declining 0.7% from the comparable month in 2024 and off 4.4% from November, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s (KCMA) monthly “Trend of Business” member survey. Sales for the year totaled $2.3 billion, 6.5% below 2024. Year-end semi-custom sales decreased 5.7% from
U.S. Manufacturing Index Strong in January
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January was 52.4, increasing 0.6 points from December 2025 and marking the sixth consecutive month above the 50-growth point. Manufacturers reported growth in production, with output outpacing new orders. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking changes in new orders, output, employment, suppliers’
Canadian Hotel Construction Up in Q4
Canadian hotel construction projects reached 332 in the fourth quarter of 2025, dipping 0.3% from the same period in 2024, but total rooms increased 4.6% to 45,429. Projects under construction at the end of Q4 decreased 7.9% compared to the prior year to 70, with 12.0% fewer rooms at 9,189. Over the next 12 months,
Spring Meeting Hotel and Meeting Registration Continues
Registration for the 2026 CPA Spring Meeting from April 12-14 (departure on the 15th), at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL, is ongoing. The meeting begins on Sunday with the annual golf tournament at 8 am, followed by the Welcome Reception at 6 pm. The meeting concludes Tuesday evening with the Chairman’s
Meeting Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Members have the opportunity to support the industry through sponsorships and exhibit tabletops at the upcoming Spring Meeting. Sponsors and exhibitors benefit from prominent promotion through CPA’s website, social media channels, and the attendee booklet. In particular, the tabletop exhibit session is a great way to showcase products and services to a dedicated audience. Information
Uniboard Val-d’Or New Particleboard Line Operational
Uniboard, Laval, Quebec, announced the completion of a multi-year project to build a new particleboard line at its Val-d’Or plant. The new line increases annual capacity by more than 100 million square feet. Uniboard is a North American manufacturer of particleboard, high and medium density fiberboard, thermally fused laminates (TFL), and high-pressure laminates (HPL) with
Kitchen and Bath Cabinet Sales Down in 2025
U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in December 2025 were $159.4 million, declining 0.7% from the comparable month in 2024 and off 4.4% from November, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s (KCMA) monthly “Trend of Business” member survey. Sales for the year totaled $2.3 billion, 6.5% below 2024. Year-end semi-custom sales decreased 5.7% from
U.S. Manufacturing Index Strong in January
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January was 52.4, increasing 0.6 points from December 2025 and marking the sixth consecutive month above the 50-growth point. Manufacturers reported growth in production, with output outpacing new orders. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking changes in new orders, output, employment, suppliers’
Canadian Hotel Construction Up in Q4
Canadian hotel construction projects reached 332 in the fourth quarter of 2025, dipping 0.3% from the same period in 2024, but total rooms increased 4.6% to 45,429. Projects under construction at the end of Q4 decreased 7.9% compared to the prior year to 70, with 12.0% fewer rooms at 9,189. Over the next 12 months,