Who Owns Forno?

Forno emerged in the mid-2010s as the appliance brand of CTM Household Appliances, a Montreal importer that had operated in the household appliance business since 1996. The name, Italian for oven, signaled the positioning: European-styled, professional-look kitchen appliances at attainable North American price points.

The trademark was filed in Canada in March 2015 by related Quebec company Direct Sourcing Products Inc. and formally registered in 2018, the same year it was assigned to CTM Household Appliances. A second Forno & Design registration followed in 2022, covering a broader appliance list.

Forno's product lineup centers on pro-style gas, electric, and induction ranges, French door and panel-ready refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, and range hoods, plus outdoor cooking products. The aesthetic follows the stainless steel, high-BTU look of luxury European and American brands but at prices well below Viking, Wolf, or Monogram.

Distribution grew through a network of authorized dealers and retailers across Canada and the United States, including cabinet companies, appliance stores, and online sellers. The brand gained visibility in the value-premium segment as renovation demand surged in the early 2020s. CTM expanded the line with panel-ready options and ENERGY STAR models, and by 2026 Forno products were carried by hundreds of North American retail partners.