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Richelieu Captures Two Top Honors at 2026 Best of KBIS

The VERTI 840 motorized lift wins Gold in the Wellness Trailblazer category while the design-forward ATIPICA decorative hardware secures Silver in the Style Statement—Kitchen category


(Montreal, Canada, February 26, 2026) Richelieu Hardware proudly announces it has earned two prestigious awards in the industry-renowned Best of KBIS program. Presented at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, the honors recognize Richelieu’s leadership in both expressive design and purposeful innovation. 

The company’s bold ATIPICA decorative hardware collection received Silver in the Style Statement – Kitchen category, while the groundbreaking VERTI 840 motorized lift system for upper cabinets earned Gold in the Wellness Trailblazer category. Winning in both style and wellness underscores Richelieu’s ability to seamlessly merge aesthetics with meaningful functionality—reinforcing its commitment to innovation, thoughtful design, and solutions that enhance everyday living. 

Designed to spotlight the boldest thinkers and most transformative product innovations in the kitchen and bath, Best of KBIS is awarded annually at KBIS—the largest and most prestigious trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. Judged by a panel of esteemed industry professionals including designers, architects, and product experts, the program honors excellence across seven dynamic categories, spotlighting style, innovation, functionality, sustainability and wellness. 


GRANBERG - VERTI 840: Elevating wellness through universal design 
Richelieu is especially proud of its Gold recognition in the Wellness Trailblazer category, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to accessibility and human-centered design. Developed by Granberg, a renowned European manufacturer of accessible kitchen and living solutions, the VERTI 840 motorized lift for upper cabinets brings items within easy reach, helping users avoid stretching and straining. 


ATIPICA: A sculptural statement that’s anything but typical
Recipient of Silver in the Style Statement – Kitchen category,  ATIPICA is a design-forward decorative hardware collection that plays boldy with texture, geometry, and color to create a striking focal point. Designed by Gianmarco Codato and Luciano Trevisiol—two creatives celebrated for transforming everyday objects into iconic statements—ATIPICA is a tribute to everything that refuses to be ordinary. 


Together, these two awards embody a powerful design philosophy: that designs can—and should—be both visually striking as well as highly functional. With ATIPICA and VERTI 840, Richelieu continues to shape a future where style and wellness are not separate ambitions but perfectly aligned priorities. 


About Richelieu
Richelieu is a leading North American importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty hardware and complementary products. An agent of change in a dynamic and creative industry, the company offers a broad mix of high-end, quality solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, closets, and cabinet storage. Richelieu’s products, sourced from worldwide manufacturers, serve a wide range of sectors including residential and commercial woodworking, furniture manufacturing, door, window, and hardware retailers, and renovation superstores. 

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Richelieu Hardware Ltd.
7900 Henri Bourassa Blvd. West
Montreal, QC H4S 1V4 Canada
1-866-833-4150 • richelieu.com

