The association’s international business membership program saw new and renewed memberships ahead of KBIS.
By NKBA Staff
International kitchen and bath companies are recognizing the value of the NKBA Global Connect business membership program, as three firms renewed and one new member joined in the 4th quarter of 2025.
NKBA Global Connect enhances communication and engagement among kitchen and bath companies worldwide, facilitating an exchange of ideas and information and helping international brands explore and prepare for a successful entry into the North American market.
New to the program is Quooker BV, a plumbing fixture company based in the Netherlands and founded in 1970. Quooker began production with a faucet that could dispense boiling water instantly, and quickly expanded to tanks, filtration, and multiple-faucet systems. Today, its latest innovation is a faucet it calls “the green tap.” Quooker’s smart technology reduces water and energy waste, while its faucets are made of sustainable materials that will last for years. The company has always espoused a philosophy of sustainability and environmentally friendly products and manufacturing. Learn more here.
Three companies renewed their memberships in the program. They are:
• SCHOTT NA HomeTech (Germany): SCHOTT is a global material technology group specializing in glass and ceramics and joined NKBA Global Connect in 2020. As one of the leading specialty glass companies in the world, it contributes to sophisticated technology and products in a vast array of sectors, from architecture, appliances, and aerospace to health, consumer electronics, optics, energy, and more. SCHOTT will present a brand spotlight and custom event on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm at the NBKA Booth S25058 at KBIS, demonstrating how SCHOTT glass enables performance under extreme heat and stress, unlocks sleek design freedom, and supports more durable, innovative, energy-smart home solutions. Learn more here.
• Fortune Industrial Joint Stock Company (Vietnam): Founded in 2013 and a Global Connect member since 2023, Fortune Industrial is one of the world’s leading sink manufacturers. It produces stainless steel drawn and fabricated sinks, including single- and double-bowl, apron, and workstation sinks, as well as coordinated accessories, at state-of-the-art facilities in Vietnam and Thailand. It has the largest sink production capacity in Asia. Fortune operates under a very strict and effective quality control system in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standards. Learn more here.
• DTC (Dongtai Hardware Precision Group (Hong Kong) Ltd. (China): Established in 1991, DTC is among the world’s top three manufacturers of furniture fittings, specializing in concealed hinges, drawer slides, drawer box systems, kitchen and wardrobe storage systems, lifting systems, sliding door systems, and connecting fittings. It joined NKBA Global Connect in 2016. DTC operates and R&D center and five manufacturing sites, and its products fully satisfy European and American quality standards. Dongtai has been named a national high-tech enterprise and earned the German iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Learn more here.
About NKBA Global ConnectThe NKBA Global Connect mission is to connect and grow the kitchen and bath industry around the world through an international membership program. The initiative equips international companies with the support and professional community access they need to thrive in North America by providing market intelligence, brand-positioning guidance, and connections to key North American audiences. By combining NKBA’s expert marketing execution with access to a diverse and influential member network, we help businesses improve visibility, build meaningful relationships, and generate strong market demand, ultimately accelerating their success in the lucrative and competitive $228 billion North American market. Learn more here.
