Industry Insights

At CTI, our products and processes matter, but it’s our people and culture that truly shape who we are. When we recently asked employees to describe CTI in one word, the most common answer was “family.”  It’s a word you can’t force or script. It has to be earned. And over nearly three decades, that’s exactly what’s happened. Our culture wasn’t designed by committee or created overnight. It grew naturally from the values that have guided CTI from the beginning: trust, transpar

At CTI, our work reaches far beyond manufacturing. We believe that being a successful business means being a responsible neighbor and a company that strengthens the communities where we live, work, and build. Service is one of our core values, and each year, we put that value into action through volunteerism, charitable partnerships, and meaningful contributions that reflect who we are. In 2025, our commitment to community support continued to grow. Here’s a closer look at th

In the world of millwork, finding the perfect material can feel like an impossible compromise. Builders, installers, and distributors are often forced to choose between a substrate that is lightweight, one that is durable, one that is cost-effective, or one that provides a flawless finish. What if you could have all four? At CTI, we've engineered a solution. CTI's Falcata is a re-imagined substrate that combines a lightweight design with guaranteed durability and reliability.

In recent years, the terms "supply chain volatility," "tariffs," and "port congestion" have become daily headaches for the building materials industry. For manufacturers, distributors, and builders, uncertainty has become the new normal, making it nearly impossible to plan projects, manage inventory, or protect margins. Relying on a single supplier or a single country of origin is no longer a viable strategy. A single point of failure, whether from a new tariff, a regional lo

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