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Our story

Carlos Ribeiro, founder of CW Kitchens, built his company on passion, talent, and an unwavering commitment to quality—principles that have driven its success for over 38 years. His dedication and love for the craft transformed CW Kitchens into Cambridge’s leading custom cabinetry company.

Following in his footsteps, Carlos’ children, Tacha and Nicholas, discovered their own passion for the industry. After working their way up through the company, they proudly stepped into leadership roles as President and General Manager in 2025. Now at the helm, they remain committed to preserving their father’s legacy while continuing to prioritize the heart, craftsmanship, and core values that have always defined CW Kitchens.

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1986

Carlos Ribeiro started CW Kitchens in a humble garage in Portugal, making small millwork projects for locals.

2010

Found our current home — a 28,000 sq ft facility with a stunning 5,000 sq ft showroom right next door.⁠

1990

Now in Canada, we quickly expanded the business into a 5,000 sq ft unit on King Street in Cambridge.

2025

A new generation has taken over CW Kitchens. Carlos has passed the torch to his children, Tacha and Nicholas.

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At CW Kitchens, our main goal is to design and build premium custom kitchen cabinetry for homeowners in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and the surrounding areas. With over 38 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and kitchen solutions that combine beauty, function, and lasting quality.

Our mission

Meet the team…

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Carlos Ribeiro

FOUNDER

All things woodworking and entrepreneurship

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Tacha Ribeiro

PRESIDENT

All things business, process, tech, and organization

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Michael Couto

VICE PRESIDENT

All things operations, people, and customer relations

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Nicholas Ribeiro

GENERAL MANAGER

All things mechanical, construction, and hands-on fixing