CP Adhesives Group

08/18/2025

We 💚 being part of the SMA!

08/13/2025

You don't have to be a stairbuilder to join the
SMA?!
That's right! Check out this interview to hear Jeff’s
story and discover what led him to be a part of
something bigger! 💡

11/17/2021

Check out our newest series called Wood Matters!

Our 1st episode features the wonderful and knowledgeable Adria Salvatore with AWFS®, discussing the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) Fair, the labor shortage and other industry related hot topics.

https://youtu.be/ITQCOs_SkYE

I created this video for CP Adhesives President, Jeff Pitcher as part of their company's new series, "Wood Matters!". This series seeks out the perspectives ...

07/09/2021

We're looking forward to our upcoming events! While we won't be exhibiting at these events, we greatly look forward to meeting!

Please let us know if you'll be in attendance and would like to meet!

04/29/2021

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04/26/2021

Be the change you want to see!

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/learn-how-one-woman-launched-department-labor-approved-apprenticeship?ss=events_contests,webcasts

Learn how to set up a Department of Labor-registered woodworking apprenticeship program in your shop

04/13/2021

"Whether you are thinking about what you want to do after high school, beginning a new chapter in your life, or simply looking for a stable career, one thing rings true: the wood industry has a place for you."

Youwood.com [ https://zcu.io/oKgn ] is the place to start your next steps.

Whether you are thinking about what to do after high school, beginning a new chapter, or looking for a stable career, the wood industry has a place for you.

04/02/2021

We have many sayings about glue... sadly, none of them stick.

04/01/2021

CP Adhesives Group recently participated in a DC Fly-In with the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS).

The purpose was in part, to establish the AWFS as a resource to Congress in regards to how to positively impact the industry. We were also there to build relationships with legislators and their staff and to tell our industry’s story in efforts to highlight the need for skilled workforce training. And finally, we were there to learn about upcoming legislation and congress priorities that affect our industry across the country.

We understand that solving the workforce development problem is not a simple task. According to Deloitte, baby boomer retirees are leaving 2.4M jobs to fill before 2028, and "...based upon test scores, few students will have the necessary STEM skills for on the job training.”

To ensure that our industry receives the support it needs to solve this problem, we are following upcoming legislation and encouraging businesses in our industry to do the same to ensure that workforce development is made part of the upcoming bills in regards to infrastructure, COVID relief and apprenticeship support. All of these pieces lead to sustainable solutions for our industry. Together, we can keep manufacturing a priority.

This is an opportune time to reskill people in order to fill existing positions and gaps in the workforce. It is also the perfect time to lay a foundation for our industry’s future pipeline of skilled and educated workers with programs and funding that begins at the highschool level.

Apprenticeships, internships and externships are integral pieces of education to build a skilled workforce that is ready to contribute to the wood technology and manufacturing industry.

For more information please visit: https://zcu.io/YQJw

For more ways to help fill gaps in the industry workforce visit: https://zcu.io/g77Y

Photo Credit: AWFS and WIRC
https://zcu.io/v6FH

03/29/2021

The WMIA (Woodworking Machinery Industry Association) offers a scholarship program to assist talented students who seek careers in wood technology, machinery and the related fields.

This year’s scholarship application period came to a close on March 26th 2021, and Jeff is eagerly looking forward to helping award funding to worthy future contributors to the industry.

If you are a student or know of any interested students who would like to be considered for the 2022 WMIA Scholarship, please check out more information at: https://zcu.io/UZ1N

To view the 2020 Scholarship Recipients, click this link: https://zcu.io/ECUs

Stay tuned for the 2021 Scholarship Recipient announcement coming soon!

03/26/2021

Nobody:

Us: What do you call a horse that is really into ?

Nobody: Oh no....

Us: WRONGO! -- You call it glue.

03/25/2021

You know those mainstream images we’ve all seen of various skills-based workers?

You know, the ones...
the image of a plumber whose pants never quite fit,
or the farmer in overalls,
or the greasy mechanic,
or the wonky shop teacher with three fingers and an apron, covered in dust....

We’ve all seen these images in mainstream media whether in a cartoon, TV show, Meme or movie and we’ve all chuckled, poked our humor and passed our judgements.

What’s the harm, right?
Well, unfortunately - wrong.

We’ve now seen the detrimental and lasting effects such imagery actually has on the public eye and their perception of these skill-based industries.

On the whole, workers in these industries often experience negative judgement and discrediting in the form of trivialized expertise and underestimated knowledge.

Many professionals in the Wood Technologies Industry have been labeled as hobbyists. Some report experiencing embarrassment when sharing their profession due to the reactions and preconceived notions from people. Several remember having trouble gaining support from their parents and family members to further develop their passions and talents, due to misinformation about the industry and the potential for a fulfilling career.

Now, before we go further, let us be clear. We are NOT saying that all jokes are bad. We are NOT saying no one can tease or poke fun in good humor. We know better than anyone that nobody is too good for a good joke.

BUT - it’s important to be aware of what is meant to be humorous and what is actually true.

When we’re spreading falsehoods and passing judgements on individuals as a result of misinformation and dramatization, we’re not only hurting people, but we’re making an impact on the industries that serve us most and make our world go ‘round.

So - in partnership with some of our industry associations, CP Adhesives is going to start actively working to reshape the image of the Wood Technologies & Wood Products Industry.

We’re going to talk about myths versus truths of our industry, starting with the topics listed below:
-Career tech education and how a career in wood technologies and manufacturing can provide an impressive living.
-Advancements and innovations the industry has made and how new technology has changed the way we manufacture.
-Environmental impact: physical sources of impact during manufacturing, sources of impact surrounding emissions and energy use, as well as ways that the industry is improving and benefiting the environment.

If you have ever thought about a career in Woodworking, Carpentry, Wood Technology, or Wood Products Manufacturing, now is the time to explore a .

Visit the websites below to learn more:
https://zcu.io/E7Yo
https://zcu.io/T8Tx
https://zcu.io/KeLk