Green Companies

The NKBA is proud to present these articles and position statements from our manufacturing members who are committed to sustainability in the products they offer.

Broan-NuTone

As the leader in residential ventilation, Broan-NuTone continually strives to help millions of Americans improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their homes. Broan-NuTone is committed to incorporating practices into everything they do so that their processes help protect the outdoor environment. At the same time, Broan-NuTone strives to develop, engineer, and manufacture forward-thinking residential ventilation and built-in products that greatly improve the overall indoor environment. Click for more >>

Chief Architect

Chief Architect is proud to be a green company and provide the resources for green building and design. Click for more >>

Coverings ETC

Coverings ETC is a supplier of sustainable and Future Friendly^™ hard surface finish materials for innovative design solutions. Coverings ETC is a creative and conscientious choice in sustainability. Click for more >>

Evonik Cyro LLC

As a national member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Evonik Cyro LLC is dedicated to environmental stewardship. The company’s goal is to improve the environment by supplying ecologically sustainable and long-living products to the green building sector and to all other markets it serves. Operating under the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care^®, Evonik Cyro continuously strives to improve health, safety, and environmental performance. Click for more >>

Faber

Faber is a high end green kitchen ventilation company. Since 1955, Faber has had an Italian heritage of earth friendly manufacturing practices. As one of the first appliance companies to be ISO 14001 environmental manufacturing certified, their commitment to being green has been long established. Click for more >>

Fagor

By now, it's common knowledge that our everyday activities have an impact on the natural environment. It is with this in mind that Fagor America, Inc., the worldwide leader in built-in induction cooktops, designs stylish, Euro-styled products combined with the energy efficient features that many people are beginning to demand. Click for more >>

Fisher & Paykel

Long before the recent push for green products, Fisher & Paykel Appliances was envisioning and creating energy efficient and environmentally beneficial appliances for the home. Click for more >>

GE Monogram

Through its ecomagination initiative, GE is developing innovative solutions to meet the need for more efficient sources of energy, reduced emissions, and clean water. GE also collaborates with the NKBA to support green design through its sponsorship of the Experience Green course and chapter program. Click for more >>

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC is a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, fittings, and bathroom suites for the residential, commercial, and hospitality construction markets. The company is committed to sustaining the environment through resource conservation and building best practices. Gerber is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program. Click for more >>

Huntwood Industries

Through carefully managed materials purchased from certified vendors to a ultra-low VOC finishing process to the recycling of surplus application materials, Huntwood leads the way in eco-friendly cabinetry. The NKBA was proud to have Huntwood as a sponsor at MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II. Click for more >>

IceStone

By transforming post-consumer recycled glass into durable and beautiful countertops and surfaces, IceStone was the first durable surfaces company to earn Cradle to Cradle Silver certification for environmentally friendly products. IceStone also served as the Silver Sponsor of the NKBA's MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II. Click for more >>

Kenyon Custom

Kenyon Custom ceramic electric cook tops are considered green and energy efficient as they provide a uniform surface with spring-loaded burners underneath the glass that provide for maximum efficiency of heat transfer. The absence of replacement and maintenance parts translates into cost and landfill savings-green from cradle-to-grave. Click for more >>

Liebherr

ActiveGreen is a corporate mission to achieve the highest ENERGY STAR® rating, to set the example and encourage other North American manufacturers to be RoHS compliant, as Liebherr did in mid-2007, and to have the least damaging effect on the environment through responsible manufacturing practices. Click for more >>

Lutron Electronics

All Lutron Electronics solutions save energy and protect the environment while enhancing visual experience, personal comfort, productivity, and safety—making light greener and better. Lutron is also an NKBA partner through its sponsorship of the Experience Green course and chapter program. Click for more >>

Miele

Miele has a long history of environmental leadership. Every detail is considered from the production process and shipping, to household use and to the appliance’s ultimate disposal. Miele’s production facilities operate to strict DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental performance standards and Miele recently signed the CECED code of conduct to support human rights and environmental protection globally. Click for more >>

Moen Incorporated

Moen Incorporated is determined to be the industry leader for outstanding sustainability practices in both products offered and business processes employed. This leadership role extends beyond their doors-they also encourage their suppliers to meet standards of social responsibility. Click for more >>

Niagara Conservation

Niagara Conservation Corporation's mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality of water and energy conservation products and solutions. We will couple the delivery of our innovative and cutting edge products with unsurpassed customer service to ensure that consumers receive the greatest level of benefit from the use of our products with the least amount of impact on our environment. Click for more >>

PureKitchen

PureKitchen has been designing and manufacturing kitchens for New York City architects, designers, developers, and homeowners since 2004. A combined 30 years of design and fabrication experience paired with a thorough knowledge of the newest in sustainable building materials allow us to provide our customers with a modern, functional, and LEED-qualifying kitchen solution. Click for more >>

Rheem

Hot water is key to delivering the bathroom of your clients’ dreams. "Smarter Hot Water" means delivering the right solution for each and every bath project. Rheem Water Heating is the only U.S. manufacturer of tank, tankless and solar water heating systems, offering your clients a full range of choices. Rheem has also collaborated with the NKBA in developing and sponsoring the new Sustainable Bath Award in the annual NKBA Design Competition. Click for more >>

TOTO

TOTO offers a wide array of sustainable water and energy technologies that provide healthier lifestyles and protect the environment. The company was the Platinum Sponsor of the NKBA's MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II and is currently a sponsor of the NKBA's Experience Green course and chapter program. Click for more >>

Vetrazzo

Vetrazzo believes that a green product should do more than just use recycled materials or avoid release of dangerous airborne toxins - it should solve an environmental problem. Vetrazzo does that by creating a new market for waste glass, including glass that cannot be recycled into other products. Click for more >>