BOSSIER CITY, La. — NorthPoint Cabinetry, a manufacturer of cabinets from Hardware Resources, has earned certification from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA). Certification for it's line of assembled cabinetry. The KCMA requires cabinets to meet ANSI/KCMA A161.1 performance and construction standards that are recognized across the industry.

“KCMA certification is more than just a symbol—it’s an independent confirmation that our assembled cabinetry meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and reliability,” said Jami Harmon, senior director of product management for NorthPoint Cabinetry at Hardware Resources. “This achievement reinforces our commitment to offering dependable, builder-friendly cabinetry that delivers exceptional value to our customers.”

KCMA certification requires rigorous third-party testing that validates NorthPoint assembled cabinets for long-term durability, structural integrity, and reliable performance. As part of the certification process, cabinets are evaluated under demanding conditions for impact, load-bearing strength, moisture resistance, and overall construction quality. 

In the 2023 Woodworking Network story on the KCMA certification, the 'torturous' process was described in this manner: 

"Weights, hundreds of pounds of weights, are piled on them to the point of collapse. Pound after pound is added, slowly, in a seemingly never-ending pile, and with each weight, the strain grows worse, harder to withstand. They undergo other torturous challenges. Joints are strained to the point of popping as they are weighted and forced to do repetitive motions, thousands of times. Heavy loads are dropped on them … once, twice, ten times. They are subjected to excessive heat and cold. Chemicals and other nasty fluids are poured on them, their corrosive juices eating away." 

Considering this process, Northpoint Cabinetry said "Certification provides peace of mind to customers who can confidently choose NorthPoint assembled cabinets that meet industry standards and specification requirements."