Certificates and Awards
At Canyon Creek, we are committed to being a good corporate citizen, and we fully accept our responsibility towards our employees, owners, and the community.
KCMA CERTIFICATION
Cabinet manufacturers that choose to participate in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association Certification program must undergo rigorous testing procedures to assure the end-user of quality products. To learn more about the KCMA Certification Program, click on the logo at right.
KCMA'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM (ESP)
Companies that are certified in this voluntary program are going above and beyond to develop environmentally preferable products that contribute to the well-being of the environment. To learn more about the KCMA's ESP program, click on the logo at right, or download KCMA_ESP.pdf.
EPP DOWNSTREAM PROGRAM
Companies participating in the Composite Panel Association's (CPA) Environmentally Preferred Product (EPP) Downstream Program purchase at least 50% CPA EPP certified composite wood products. To learn more, click the logo at right or download the CPA EPP info PDF.
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
ISO refers to the International Organization for Standardization, which was founded in 1946 in order to develop a common set of manufacturing, trade and communication standards. Over the last decade, this worldwide program has become one of the most recognized and leading quality assurance program standards in the world. To learn more, download ISO.certified.pdf.
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION'S BUILT GREEN PROGRAM
The Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties' Built Green program is designed to help consumers find homes and communities that are affordable and environmentally friendly. The program focuses on reducing energy use, protecting local habitat, controlling the use of resources and imrpoving indoor air quality. Learn more about the program at www.builtgreen.net.
EPA'S EVERGREEN AWARD
The Evergreen Award, for environmental excellence and leadership in pollution prevention, is presented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Canyon Creek was recognized for its state-of-the-art finishing system and for reductions in solid waste, water discharge and energy use. Read more at Evergreen Award: Canyon Creek (PDF).
WA. DOE ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS AWARD
The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) presented Canyon Creek with their Award of Excellence in the following areas: hazardous waste and toxics reduction and the integration of environmental factors into a lean implementation plan. The pilot project involved Canyon Creek's partnership with the State Department of Ecology and Washington Manufacturing Services to evaluate the benefits and synergies of waste reduction, pollution prevention and lean practices.
PATRIOT CERTIFICATE
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company received a "Patriot" Certificate of Appreciation from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for its support as an employer of the U.S. defense forces. The employee that nominated Canyon Creek greatly appreciated the continuing support and encouragement his family received during his deployment.
PNPPRC "GOTCHA!" AWARD
The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PNPPRC) has also recognized Canyon Creek for its lean and environmental implementation plan with its "Gotcha! Caught in the P2 Act!" award for notable pollution prevention achievement. The pollution prevention (P2) involves the reduction or elimination of waste at the source by the modification of production processes, and the use of non- or less-toxic substances and resource conservation.