The ACFA 2025 Industry Conference is your chance to discover innovative practices and learn from the leaders shaping the future of cabinetmaking, joinery and design industry.

We are proud to present a distinguished lineup of speakers for its upcoming conference. These industry experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, offering invaluable insights into the latest trends and developments in the cabinet and furniture sector. Attendees can look forward to engaging presentations that will enhance their understanding and inspire innovation within the industry.

polytec (a Borg company) is an Australian decorative board and laminate brand that invests in pioneering new products and range developments to equip cabinet makers, architects, designers, and consumers alike with a palette that is contemporary, forward-looking, and comprehensive.

The fastest-growing brand in the decorative surfaces’ category, polytec is leading the way in its commitment to Australian manufacturing and in the development of decorative surfaces for joinery applications in residential and commercial spaces.

polytec has an array of solutions in all decorative surface product sectors including High-Pressure Laminate, Low-Pressure Melamine, made-to-order Thermolaminated doors, Aluminium Framed doors, Ultraglaze acrylic range and Steccawood decorative battens. polytec’s diversity of colours, finishes, and prints form ranges that are designed to work together, paving the way for highly original and bespoke designs.

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Hettich Australia is part of an international, fourth generation family-owned business that has its roots in Kirchlengern, Germany, with a heritage spanning over 135 years and a presence in over 100 countries worldwide.

Hettich makes living spaces work beautifully through a wide range of high-quality furniture fittings, including award-winning soft close hinge and drawer systems that are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Additional quality products in the Hettich range include folding and sliding door systems, stylish handles, European designed LED lighting, ergonomic storage solutions such as corner units and waste sorting systems, and the widest range of accessories for these products throughout the home.

Hettich’s passion for innovation and quality serves as the inspiration for both today and the future.

Link: https://designwithhettich.au/

In the world of cabinet making, precision and creativity are paramount. That’s why professionals across Australia turn to Planit – the industry leader in cabinet making design and manufacturing software.

With over 40 years of combined knowledge, Planit stands as the largest Certified Reseller of CABINET VISION, offering unrivalled product expertise and support.

Planit is your one-stop-shop for all your cabinet making needs, offering a complete range of solutions beyond CABINET VISION.

At Planit, customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in empowering our customers through education and training, ensuring that you have the knowledge and skills to fully leverage our software.  Our Australian-based support team is here to provide personalised assistance, ensuring that you get the most out of your investment.

At Planit, we’re not content with the status quo. Our commitment to continuous innovation drives us to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Link: www.planitaustralia.com.au

First Super is an industry super fund that manages more than A$4 billion on behalf of 50,000 members, many of whom work and own businesses in the furnishing, cabinetmaking and joinery industries.

We have a long-standing relationship with ACFA. And when we say ‘long-standing,’ we mean from the very beginning of compulsory super. ACFA helped establish the original furniture industry super fund, from which First Super was later formed. Today, we are proud to partner with ACFA and continue our work together.

Lincoln Sentry is the trusted partner for thousands of Australian craftsmen and design specialist. With a drive to discover innovative solutions together with a significant national infrastructure, Lincoln Sentry is ready to help you excite every space.

Established in Brisbane in 1986, Lincoln Sentry has evolved and expanded to become one of the country’s leading suppliers of speciality hardware, components and solutions to the residential and commercial sectors through cabinetmakers, joiners, shopfitters and glaziers.

With innovative and high quality products sourced from around the world, Lincoln Sentry’s national branch network and respected team of technical specialists are committed to supporting customers in growing business.

Lincoln Sentry is a proud member of DuluxGroup.

Link: www.lincolnsentry.com.au

CMIB have a strong reputation as the leading insurance supplier within our industry, our members can now expect to receive an enhanced insurance offering from experts in our field.

CMIB is a specialist Insurance broker, dealing solely with businesses associated with the Cabinet Making, Shopfitting, Joinery, Built-In Furniture, Stair, Windows & Door industries Australia-Wide. CMIB are part of the Sear Insurance Group of Companies; a family business with three generations of service that’s been operating for more than 45 years.

CMIB has been the market leader for the Cabinet Making, Shopfitting & Joinery industries for 18 years and insure thousands of businesses within our industry segment Nationally.

The equipment finance specialists working for you. Swift, simplified & personalised solutions. Ditch the confusion, jargon & tedious paperwork. Get the equipment you need without the stress of dealing with the banks. A specialist broker makes the whole process seamless.

We’re more than a lender. We provide end-to-end finance support for businesses, ensuring you have someone in your corner who thinks about the big picture. With over 30+ years’ experience, a nationwide presence & $1billion funded annually, financing your next piece of equipment is hassle-free.