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Award-Winning Bluewater Kitchen Station Sets New Standard in Water Purification and Sustainable Living

Stockholm, Sweden — Sweden’s water and beverage brand Bluewater is excited to announce its Kitchen Station has been honored with a coveted 2024 GOOD DESIGN® Award, a prestigious accolade from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. This recognition spotlights Bluewater’s innovative approach to sustainable living and healthy lifestyles, underscoring its dedication to eco-friendly solutions […]

Lorin ClearMatt® Anodized Aluminum Enhances Exterior Facades with Performance and Aesthetics

ClearMatt® Anodized Aluminum features high performance and aesthetics for use in exteriors including facades  Muskegon, MI – Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, highlights their leading product, ClearMatt® Architectural Class I & II finish for exterior applications. ClearMatt® is ideal for architectural projects for a range of […]

Marta Cepero to Drive Operational Excellence and Sustainability as Garnica’s Chief Procurement and Quality Officer

Logroño, Spain and Wilmington, DE – Garnica, a leading manufacturer of premium sustainable plywood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marta Cepero as its new Chief Procurement and Quality Officer (CPQO), effective immediately. With more than 20 years of experience in supply chain management (SCM) and operational efficiency, Cepero will report directly to CEO Álvaro González. […]

Quartzene® Enhances Energy Efficiency: Groundbreaking Study from University of Gävle Highlights Benefits in Building Coatings

The University of Gävle’s case study on the energy-saving potential of Quartzene®-based cool roof coatings, plasters and renders has now been officially published. This peer-reviewed publication confirms the material’s ability to reduce energy use in buildings in warmer climates. The case study was conducted and led by PhD student Sana Sayadi, alongside associate professors Jan […]

Are you a Trend Setter or a Trend Follower?

Are you a Trend Setter or a Trend Follower?

Exactly what is a Trend? By Jim Nowakowski (special to KB-Resource) Aristotle said we should define our terms, so before deciding if you are a trend setter or follower, let’s define what exactly is a “trend.” Basically, a trend is “a general direction in which something is developing or changing.” That’s not really helpful, because […]

ARCO Design/Build Redefines NYC Urban Landscape with Innovative, Sustainable Bronx Logistics Center

New York – ARCO Design/Build (ARCO), in partnership with Turnbridge Equities, Dune Real Estate Partners, and Sterling Project Development, unveils the Bronx Logistics Center (BLC), one of New York City’s largest and most sustainable multi-story distribution hubs. ARCO led the design and construction of the 1.3 million-square-foot, speculative warehouse setting a new standard for urban industrial development. With […]

Eco-Friendly Speakman Faucets Helped Marcone Receive U.S. EPA WaterSense Recognition

St. Louis, MO – Marcone announced today that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its dedication and achievements under the WaterSense program, a green initiative backed by the company in its role as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool/spa equipment, products repair parts […]

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KCMA Welcomes Eucatex as New Member

Reston, VA – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA), which champions advocacy, leadership, and quality in the North American cabinet industry, is proud to welcome Eucatex into the organization as a new member. Established in 1951, Eucatex is a Brazilian company and one of the leading manufacturers of doors, floors, partitions, wood fiberboard and MDP and […]