Global Connect Strategic Alliance Partners
Uniting the Global K&B Design Industry
The Global Connect business development program, codified in 2018, has built partnerships with International Associations and Organizations interested in furthering the growth of the international kitchen and bath industry. These strategic partnerships are core to the platform’s ability to make connections and create positive change globally. Current partners include:
EUROPEAN UNION
European Association for the Taps and Valves Industry, formed as the European federation of national manufacturer associations and individual European manufacturers involved in the taps, valves and fittings industry.
BRAZIL
It’s Natural – Brazilian Natural Stone is a program to promote exports developed by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stone Exporters (Centrorochas) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).
BRAZIL
The Furniture Industry Association of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and promoters of the fair FIMMA Brazil
BRAZIL
The Furniture Industry Association of Bento Gonçalves, Brazil and organizers of the fair MOVESUL Brazil
GERMANY
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Moderne Küche, the German Association for the Modern Kitchen representing over 200 German kitchen furniture, appliance and accessory manufacturers
GERMANY
The Association of the German Furniture Industry is the central association representing the economic, political, legal and technical interests of 450 German furniture manufacturers
GERMANY
TÜV Rheinland stands for safety and quality in virtually all areas of business and life. The company has been operating for more than 150 years and ranks among the world’s leading testing service providers.
NORTH AMERICA
The charitable arm of IAPMO, uniting innovators, plumbers, manufacturers, researchers, and NGOs to bring clean drinking water and safe sanitation to underserved and under-resourced low-income and indigenous communities.
ITALY
The Valves and Taps Manufacturers Italian Association (AVR), is part of the main Italian federation called ANIMA Confindustria, comprising 70 companies.
ITALY
FederlegnoArredo, the Italian Federation of wood, cork, furniture, lighting, and furnishing industries. The Italian wood furniture sector includes some 66,500 companies.
ITALY
Expo SICAM is the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories and Semi-finished Products for the Furniture Industry.
SPAIN
The Spanish Association of Kitchen Manufacturers – Asociacion de Mobilario de Cocina (AMC)
SPAIN
Amec Ascon incorporates Spanish companies of the construction sector and manufacturers of bathroom and kitchen equipment, sanitary, ventilation and sanitation.
SPAIN
Aseban, is part of Arvet (Exporters Association) and belongs to the Spanish Federation of Associations of Bathroom Equipment Manufacturers (Feban), an organisation recognised by the Secretary of State for Trade.
SPAIN
The Spanish Federation of bathroom Equipment associations–FEBAN
UK
The UK Government sanctioned institute dedicated to Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom (KBB) installation.
UK
The voice of the UK bathroom industry BMA acts as an information highway between Industry, Government and the consumer on all issues that affect the bathroom business in the UK.
UK
The largest UK event for heat, water, air and energy professionals.
LVIV Furniture Cluster
The Lviv Furniture Cluster unites manufacturers, designers, architects, and other industry professionals in Western Ukraine to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the furniture sector.
What is Global Connect?
The NKBA Global Connect program is at the heart of the NKBA’s mission to unite the kitchen and bath industry on a global scale. Through years of fostering relationships with international businesses, Global Connect has become a powerful catalyst for building a more connected, informed, and empowered community worldwide.
With a multi-pronged approach, the program reaches individuals and companies through a variety of initiatives, including a subscription plan, liaison program, meet-ups, summits, and more. Global Connect is dedicated to inspiring and informing the global kitchen and bath community, creating new opportunities and fostering collaboration across borders.
