The NKBA|KBIS Global Connect Program is bringing the world to KBIS and bringing KBIS to the world, with more international companies, brands, programming and media than ever. The Global Connect International Hub, located in the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is centered around the NKBA Global Connect Lounge, featuring robust presentations and discussions, individual brand kiosks and Global Connect pavilions from some of the program’s Strategic Alliance Partners. Current International Pavilions include the Brazilian Stone Exporters Association, the German Modern Kitchen Association and the UK-based Bathroom Manufacturers Association, which will bring thousands of square feet of international kitchen and bath products and designs from their members to the show.
But not all the action is in the Hub. More than 75 Global Connect member companies are participating at KBIS, with about 40 exhibiting independently throughout the show. These brands, along with those showing within the hub, pavilions and kiosks, will be highlighted on the Global Connect Design Trail, found on KBIS.com, in the KBIS directory and nkba.org.
Additionally, Global Connect’s VIP International Delegation Program invites all international attendees to register for special events, guided sessions, preferred seating and tailored information about the show. Click here for more details. An International Media Tour will also bring journalists from an array of countries to tour the show so they may report back to their markets about the latest developments in North America.
Here’s a look at what some NKBA Global Connect member companies plan to showcase at their independent booths during KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, Feb. 25-27.
Ballerina-Kuechen H.-E. Ellersiek GmbH, Booth N3263
Ballerina’s modern kitchen with the new Atlanta door style. Photo credit: Ballerina
Ballerina, a trendsetter among German kitchen manufacturers and proud NKBA Global Connect member, will exhibit at KBIS for the third time. The company produces 30,000 high-quality kitchens annually. Ballerina’s new Atlanta and Chicago fronts embody this concept through the clean lines of the narrow frame. Additionally, as a member of the “Colornetwork” – an association of designers who define long-term trend colors for interior design every year – Ballerina is pleased to present the Sustained Color No. 5, “Feel Jade.”
Officine Gullo, Booth W1415
Officine Gullo is introducing its Dolce Vita Range to the American market at KBIS. Photo credit: Officine Gullo
Florence, Italy-based luxury kitchen producer Officine Gullo will introduce its new Dolce Vita steel cooking range collection – specifically designed for the American market – at KBIS 2025. Three 36-inch Dolce Vita ranges will be displayed in three finishes: polished chrome, burnished brass and gunmetal. In addition to offering excellent culinary performance for home use, the Dolce Vita models combine contemporary design with timeless inspirations. Furthermore, they are available for rapid delivery, meeting the needs of a fast-paced market.
Firplak S.A., Booth SL9109
Firpak’s vessel bathroom sinks in cultured marble. Photo credit: Firplak
Since its founding more than 45 years ago, Firplak has been dedicated to enhancing living spaces through innovative and sustainable kitchen and bath solutions. With a team of more than 300 highly skilled employees, including more than 25 in R&D and quality control, Firplak produces in four factories in Colombia and one in Florida. The company specializes in custom and RTA cabinetry, cultured marble sinks, countertops and whirlpool bathtubs, serving North and Latin American markets with a presence in more than 16 countries.
Italiana Ferramenta, Booth N362
High-end hardware for cabinetry and furniture is on display at Italiana Ferramenta’s booth. Photo credit: Italiana Ferramenta
Italiana Ferramenta specializes in engineering and manufacturing high-quality hardware, and over a few decades, it has become a global benchmark in furniture fittings, providing unique solutions that redefine the concept of value in terms of efficiency, reliability and aesthetic. The bond among sustained R&D investments, cutting-edge technologies, Italian inborn creativity and an over-performing organization makes Italiana Ferramenta the qualified partner to any selected furniture manufacturer.
Fresco, Booth W1564
A recipe app from all-in-one kitchen platform Fresco. Photo credit: Mark Duggan Photography
Fresco, an all-in-one kitchen platform including firmware, cloud management, app development and recipe creation, is bringing its connected kitchen to KBIS for the second year. Through a cross-brand platform, the company powers the smart kitchen through Fresco-connected experiences from leading appliance brands, including Viking, Panasonic and Instant Pot Brands. At KBIS 2025, the smart kitchen leader will bring this to life with even more exciting innovations and show how Fresco is becoming the new standard in connected cooking.
Coverlam by Grespania, Booth SL5133
Coverlam’s Canela Roma marble-inspired engineered surface. Photo credit: Coverlam
International ceramic manufacturer Grespania produces collections that boast innovative technical properties and cutting-edge designs. Coverlam by Grespania utilizes state-of-the-art technology in its factory to produce large-format technical stone slabs in varying thicknesses for kitchen worktops, tables and wardrobes. At KBIS 2025, the brand will present Canela Roma, a marble-inspired series that evokes the organic beauty of the earth. Ideal for spaces where a warm, sophisticated aesthetic is the goal, Canela Roma creates a cozy feeling and a major visual impact.
NKBA Global Connect Welcomes a New Strategic Alliance Partner
FederlegnoArredo, the Italian federation of wood, cork, furniture, lighting and furnishing industries, has joined the NKBA Global Connect program as a Strategic Alliance Partner. The agreement’s goal is to promote a deeper interaction between North American and Italian markets, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and industry insights, as well as enhancing the international visibility of Italian excellence. The NKBA Global Connect program aims to connect the kitchen and bath industries worldwide, highlighting current and future trends while providing a platform to discuss global business opportunities.
This strategic alliance marks a significant step for Assobagno, the wood-based panels and semi- finished products group of Assopannelli, and the kitchen group of Assarredo within FederlegnoArredo. These groups will work more closely with NKBA to foster the exchange of know-how, networking opportunities and the growth of new synergies on an international scale, thus strengthening collaboration between Italian companies in the K&B sector and the North American market.
The Italian wood furniture sector includes some 66,500 companies and 300,000 employees, with revenue of 52.7 billion euros, or $57 billion at current exchange. Of that total, 20 billion euros ($21.6 billion), or 38%, comes from exports.
The U.S. is the third-largest export market for the sector, which in the first four months of this year posted a 5.2% increase in exports over the same period in 2023 to reach 663.6 million euros, or $718.7 million, according to the FederlegnoArredo Market Research Center.
As a Global Connect Strategic Alliance Partner, FederlegnoArredo will have the opportunity to share North American sales, industry and economic trends with its membership and provide direction to its affiliated companies that wish to explore a presence in North America. FederlegnoArredo’s vast membership will also learn about opportunities to join the NKBA, attend KBIS and gain exposure to the designers, brands, distributors and influencers in the North American market.
FederlegnoArredo is part of the Confindustria system and has been championing Italian know- how since 1945, underpinning the development of businesses and acting as an ambassador for the Italian style of living all over the world. It has been committed to supporting the development of its member companies, representing them in Italian and European institutions and promoting the industrial policy of the sector. It supports an innovative, internationalized, sustainable business system capable of promoting the economic, social, civil and cultural growth of the country.
