National Kitchen & Bath Association
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a not-for-profit trade association that represents the kitchen and bath industry.[1] It has almost 14,000 member companies across North America. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has grown into a broader association of distributors, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, fabricators, cabinet and appliance installers, designers, and other professionals. The NKBA's certification program offers continuing education and career development and includes designers and professionals in all segments of the kitchen and bath industry.
Abbreviation | NKBA |
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Formation | 1963 |
Founder | Leon Raider |
Type | Nonprofit organization |
Headquarters | Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States |
Membership | 14,000 companies |
Chairman | Lorenzo Marquez |
Chief Executive Officer | Bill Darcy |
Website | www |
The organization is a leading advocate of Universal design, the principles which allow best use of kitchens and baths by disabled and aging residents.[2]