International business development program NKBA | KBIS Global Connect has welcomed 23 new members from nine countries, bringing its membership to nearly 70.

NKBA | KBIS Global Connect has been created to provide opportunities to explore the North American market, build business strategies, and/or expand with a custom business development plan.

Manufacturers, distributors and service providers, related to kitchen and bath design and remodeling, have joined the program from Brazil, Cambodia, China, India, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the UK.

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The companies include Guidoni Braisl SA Brazilian natural stone; Falmec Italian ventilation hoods and extractors; Italiana Ferramento Srlcabinetry accessories and fittings; Officine Gullo luxury Itaian kitchens; Coverlam by Grespania porcelain stone, Logiesiete cabinet doors and hardware, Visobath SL bathroom vanities and accessories from Spain and Crofts & Assinder cabinetry hardware from the UK.

According to the NKBA | KBIS, the American economy is the largest and most robust in the world, has shown the strongest recovery since the pandemic, and is twice the size of the European Zone and leads the world in GDP.

As Global Connect Members, brands interested in participating at North American trade exhibition, Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) receive several benefits.

These include opportunities to participate in the Global Connect Lounge programme, a fully packaged kiosk program and promotional support, as well as an NKBA member discount on floor space, plus opportunity to join the VIP Delegation Program.

KBIS 2025 runs from Feb 25-27 at the recently renovated and expanded Las Vegas Convention Center and features over 500,000sqft of exhibition space  with more than 670 exhibitors.

For information on how to join Global Connect and explore building a business in North America, visit the NKBA website or nkba.org/global-connect-landing.