The NKBA Global Connect mission is to expand the visibility of the NKBA and the Association’s premier trade show event — the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) — internationally with design professionals, brands, influencers and other industry constituents, as well as facilitating connections to help develop successful business strategies for the North American kitchen and bath markets. Designed to offer manufacturers, distributors and showrooms the opportunity to learn, connect and better understand the North American kitchen and bath sector, the NKBA Global Connect Program gives participants access to NKBA proprietary market research, vetted NKBA Advisors on a variety of business topics, VIP access to NKBA Global Connect events and meet-ups, and much more.
Meet the newest NKBA Global Connect Program Members:
Acquabella
Plumbing
Acquabella, a European leader in the bathroom sector, comes to the US market with the intention of filling bathrooms with design and innovation. Acquabella’s focus is to produce bespoke shower trays from resin and minerals (rock).
Balteco
Plumbing
Balteco is a leader in hydromassage bath development and manufacturing in Northern Europe. Balteco design and engineer every aspect of the new hydromassage bath – from outer design to custom designed electronic controls.
Cata Electrodomesticos LLC
Appliances
Cata Electrodomesticos SL designs and manufactures household appliances, offering hoods, hobs, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, wine coolers, sinks, taps, bath extraction, and kitchenware. Cata Electrodomesticos serves customers worldwide.
Dekker Zevenhuizen
Surfaces; Hardware/Accessories; Plumbing
Founded in 1930, Dekker is a leader in the Dutch residential market, specializing in processing high-quality materials into custom countertops for the kitchen and bathroom. In addition to custom countertops, Dekker also supplies products such as taps, sinks, lighting and other accessories for the kitchen or bathroom.
Dongtai Hardware Group
Hardware/Accessories
Guangdong Dongtai Hardware Group, an R&D and manufacturing facility, is a professional provider of functional hardware products including: concealed hinges, epoxy drawer slides, ball bearing slides, undermount slides, double-wall drawer systems, door lifting systems, sliding door systems and connecting fittings suited for cabinets and furniture in residential or commercial environments.
DREMEX
Plumbing
DREMEX is a leading manufacturer and producer of synthetic marble washbasins in Europe. Headquartered in Poland, DREMEX designs and maintains wash basins, bathtubs, shower trays, and sinks using the latest technologies.
Elletipi
Hardware/Accessories
Founded in 1954 as a plastic molding company, Elletipi has always paid close attention to market changes and new design trends, along with specializing in the production of components for the kitchen, including: utensil organizers for kitchen drawers; built-in or freestanding organizers for under-sink kitchen drawers; recycling bins; and dish racks.
Gravita Madrid LLC
Cabinetry; Hardware/Accessories; Plumbing
At Gravita, quality and innovation are of great importance and since 2004, our products seek not only to improve the quality of life of our customers but also to be part of their projects by continuing to be at the forefront of service and installation… “The Gravity Experience”.
Inoxa
Hardware/Accessories
Inoxa designs and creates kitchen pull-out systems to make everyday life easier. Inoxa produces complete range of accessories for kitchen furniture in steel, chromed wire and plastic, giving attention to every detail, thanks to the most advanced technologies and craftsmanship.
Kale
Surfaces
Kale, the largest ceramic producer in Turkey, brings mastery, uniqueness and excellent experience into living spaces.
King Slide Works
Hardware/Accessories
A pioneering green supplier of functional mechanical products, King Slide Works design, manufacture and sell server rail, CMA, industrial slide, home furniture fittings and other mechanical products.
Metal Industries Research & Development Centre
Research
MIRDC carries out research and development and provides an array of services for technology transfer to the industrial community. Their goal is to promote the development and upgrading of metals and related industries in the country.
Roca
Surfaces
Roca Tile USA is part of a worldwide leader in manufacturing, distributing and marketing of high-quality ceramic and porcelain tile. The company’s product range offers solutions for multiple uses, from versatile wall tile to highly resistant indoor and outdoor floor tiles, including solid colors, marble, wood, concrete, stone, decorative tiles and a wide array of complementary pieces and mosaics.
Sterling Pacific Wood Products
Cabinetry
As a wooden cabinet wholesaler in California, Sterling Pacific Wood Products Inc. has devoted to possessing all kinds of framed cabinets with premium materials and crafts. Sterling Pacific Wood Products Inc. provides cabinets with CARB2 certification, and are made from the first-rate material, with up-to-date technology and advanced design.
TEKCOM
Cabinetry
Established in 2005, TEKCOM Corporation specializes in providing plywood and associated products to partners and clients in Vietnam and export markets. Core products include:
Formwork Plywood | Furniture Plywood | RTA Kitchen Cabinets
VitrA USA
Plumbing
VitrA, located in İstanbul / Turkey, is a leading global provider of a full range of bathroom components. VitrA supplies millions of pieces of ceramic sanitaryware each year to over 75 countries on five continents, accompanied by a matching series of bathroom furniture, bathtubs, taps, and accessories.