Cabinet manufacturer Forevermark Cabinetry creates durable and affordable cabinets that are ideal for DIY projects. In support of the quality of Forevermark Cabinetry’s products, the New Jersey-based company maintains several certifications, including a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) quality certification.
A non-profit organization, the KCMA represents businesses that manufacture residential bath cabinets, as well as key cabinet suppliers. In an effort to validate the quality and durability of these entities’ products, the organization offers two certifications: the KCMA A161.1 Quality Certification and the KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).
The organization’s Quality Certification is a third-party testing program made available to American cabinet manufacturers. It can apply to a single cabinet line or multiple lines produced by the company, as long as the lines are built in America. Eligible cabinets undergo extensive testing using more than 12 processes. These tests include door operation, finish, and structural tests. Each test requires that the cabinets meet specific guidelines set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), such as all shelves being capable of holding 15 pounds per square foot.
Cabinets that pass KCMA’s testing and standards are approved to use the KCMA Quality Certification Seal. Certified manufacturers are subject to periodic plant inspections and yearly retesting of products to ensure they remain compliant with the organization’s standards for certification.
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