Kitchen & Bath Buisness November/December 2024 - 27

FIRPLAK S.A.
BOOTH SL9109
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
Italiana Ferramenta specializes in
engineering and manufacturing highquality
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.
NKBA Global Connect
Welcomes a New Strategic
Alliance Partner
ABOVE High-end hardware
for cabinetry and furniture
is on display at Italiana
Ferramenta's booth. Photo
credit: Italiana Ferramenta
RIGHT Firplak's vessel
bathroom sinks in cultured
marble. Photo credit: Firplak
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.
-D.M.P.
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