CTM Household Appliances Inc.
Privately held Montreal appliance company founded in 1996, exclusive owner and developer of the Forno pro-style kitchen appliance brand.
Company Type
private
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Montreal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Primary Market
North America
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About CTM Household Appliances Inc.
Who owns CTM Household Appliances?
CTM Household Appliances Inc. is a privately held Canadian corporation headquartered in Montreal-Nord, Quebec. Its ownership is not publicly disclosed.
Is CTM publicly traded?
No. CTM is a private company with no stock listing and no published financial statements.
What brands does CTM own?
CTM Household Appliances owns the Forno brand of pro-style kitchen appliances, registered in Canada and covering ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and related products.
When was CTM founded?
CTM Household Appliances was founded in 1996 in Montreal, Quebec. It acquired the Forno trademark in 2018, following the mark's initial 2015 filing by related company Direct Sourcing Products Inc.
Where is CTM headquartered?
CTM Household Appliances is headquartered at 11420 rue Albert-Hudon in the Montreal-Nord borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Where are Forno appliances made?
Forno appliances are designed and specified in Montreal and manufactured by contracted overseas factories, primarily in China. CTM distributes finished products to authorized dealers across North America.
History of CTM Household Appliances Inc.
CTM Household Appliances was founded in 1996 in Montreal as an importer and distributor in the household appliance sector. For its first two decades the company operated in appliance distribution, building the supplier and dealer relationships that would later support a proprietary brand.
The Forno project took shape in the mid-2010s. Canadian trademark records show the Forno mark first filed in March 2015 by Direct Sourcing Products Inc., a related Quebec company based in Boisbriand. The registration completed in 2018, and the trademark was assigned to CTM Household Appliances Inc. in October 2018, consolidating the brand under the operating company.
Under CTM, Forno developed into a full pro-style kitchen line: gas, electric, and induction ranges, French door and panel-ready refrigerators, dishwashers, range hoods, microwaves, and outdoor cooking products. A second trademark filing, Forno & Design, registered in 2022, expanded the protected product list.
Growth tracked the renovation boom of the early 2020s, as homeowners sought commercial-kitchen aesthetics at attainable prices. CTM built an authorized dealer network across Canada and the United States, adding cabinet companies and regional appliance stores alongside online retail partners. The Forno catalog expanded with ENERGY STAR models and panel-ready options suited to custom kitchen installations. As of 2026, Forno is carried by hundreds of North American retail partners while remaining a compact, privately run company.
Controversy, Regulation & Public Scrutiny
No major regulatory actions or controversies are on record for CTM Household Appliances. Consumer review sites note the typical small-brand pattern of mixed experiences: strong design praise offset by complaints about parts availability and service response times.
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CTM Household Appliances Inc.
private · Founded 1996 · Montreal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
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CTM Household Appliances Inc. Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Single-brand focus concentrates resources
- +Established dealer relationships across two countries
- +Canadian base differentiates in a US-dominated segment
- +Lean cost structure supports competitive pricing
- +Registered trademark portfolio protects the brand
Considerations
- -Small headcount limits support capacity
- -Contract manufacturing constrains quality control
- -No consumer-direct channel for margin capture
- -Dealer network determines customer experience
- -Limited capital for large-scale brand building
Frequently Asked Questions About CTM Household Appliances Inc.
Who owns CTM Household Appliances?
CTM Household Appliances Inc. is a privately held Canadian corporation headquartered in Montreal-Nord, Quebec. Its ownership is not publicly disclosed.
Is CTM publicly traded?
No. CTM is a private company with no stock listing and no published financial statements.
What brands does CTM own?
CTM Household Appliances owns the Forno brand of pro-style kitchen appliances, registered in Canada and covering ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and related products.
When was CTM founded?
CTM Household Appliances was founded in 1996 in Montreal, Quebec. It acquired the Forno trademark in 2018, following the mark's initial 2015 filing by related company Direct Sourcing Products Inc.
Where is CTM headquartered?
CTM Household Appliances is headquartered at 11420 rue Albert-Hudon in the Montreal-Nord borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Where are Forno appliances made?
Forno appliances are designed and specified in Montreal and manufactured by contracted overseas factories, primarily in China. CTM distributes finished products to authorized dealers across North America.
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