Our awards

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Our passion for quality, design and sustainability does not go unnoticed. Year after year, we convince not only customers, but also institutions – and are rewarded with prestigious awards. Whether for product quality, brand management, sustainability or customer satisfaction: every award is both an incentive and a confirmation for us to live up to our standards – to create furniture that convinces in every respect.

Find out more here about the awards that Nolte Küchen has received in recent years – and what they say about our work.

Quality & Safety

For Nolte Küchen, quality and safety are top priorities – both in the selection of materials and in the processing and function of our products. Our certifications in this area document that we meet the highest standards and offer our customers durable, reliable solutions.

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Furniture Made in Germany
"Möbel Made in Germany" – according to the RAL registration 0191, this means that construction, assembly and quality inspection take place in Germany. Additionally, the quality-relevant manufacturing process must predominantly occur in Germany.
Best quality – "Goldenes M"
Awarded the "Golden M", a RAL quality mark given by the Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel. Manufacturers and furniture are assessed by independent experts. Evaluated are the quality of the furniture – durability and stability. As well as safety, health and environmental aspects, which guarantee healthy living.
Emissions class A
The RAL emission label provides consumers with information regarding pollutant emissions and aims to protect them from health risks. The Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e. V. has awarded Nolte Küchen's entire collection (cabinet furniture) with the best emission class (A).
GS mark for tested safety
Our kitchens undergo an internal quality assurance process and are additionally tested by independent experts. For this purpose, certain product lines and products are examined every five years by TÜV-Rheinland according to the standards of the German Product Safety Act for quality and safety.
Management system according to ISO 9001
This certificate from TÜV Rheinland confirms efficient quality management and ensures our product and service quality. The seal stands for thoroughly planned workflows, specifically optimized for our development, manufacture and distribution of kitchens.

Sustainability & Environment

Responsibility for people and the environment is firmly anchored in our corporate philosophy. Our environmental and sustainability certificates show how serious we are: We rely on resource-saving processes, low-emission production, and sustainable materials – today and with an eye on tomorrow.

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PEFC certification
The PEFC certification is the world's largest independent certification standard, according to which forest owners can commit themselves to ecological, economic and social timber production. Its core objective is to promote sustainable, gentle and cost-efficient forestry.
The FSC® certification
Products with this seal use wood from forests that have been certified according to internationally uniform standards. FSC^® stands for responsible forest management, which considers not only ecological criteria such as biodiversity and landscape protection, but also social aspects.
Climate-neutral furniture production
Nolte Küchen was awarded "Climate-neutral furniture manufacturer" by the DGM. The goal of the climate pact is the balancing, reduction & neutralisation of CO₂ emissions. The compensation of CO₂ emissions takes place by purchasing climate protection certificates, through which we support a reforestation project in Uruguay.
Climate Pact for the furniture industry
Nolte Küchen was awarded by the DGM as a "climate-neutral furniture manufacturer". The goal of the climate pact is the accounting, reduction & neutralization of CO₂ emissions. The compensation of CO₂ emissions is carried out by purchasing climate protection certificates with which we support a reforestation project in Uruguay.
Foundation Alliance for Development and Climate
To actively support the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement, Nolte Küchen backs the Stiftung Allianz für Entwicklung und Klima. The certificate confirms that Nolte Küchen reduces its greenhouse gas emissions and effectively and verifiably compensates for remaining emissions by supporting climate protection projects in developing and emerging countries.
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001
With the energy management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001, we can demonstrably increase the energy efficiency of our company and thus reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Corporate culture

Behind our products stands a dedicated team that is passionately committed to quality and innovation. The awards and certificates in the field of corporate culture demonstrate our clear commitment to fair working conditions, further development, and a respectful, appreciative cooperation.

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Most popular kitchen brands
According to the latest customer survey by the Deutsches Institut für Service-Qualität (DISQ), Nolte Küchen is one of the three most popular kitchen brands in Germany. 14 manufacturers were evaluated – and in the categories product quality, design, price-performance ratio, range and brand image, Nolte Küchen received above-average positive feedback. An award that underlines our commitment to designing kitchens with real added value.
Best Place to Learn
We are one of the top 100 training companies in Germany. We have therefore been honoured as the Best Place to Learn. Nolte Küchen offers young people the best opportunities for a secure professional future and individual development.
Diversity Charter
Nolte Küchen is a member of the Diversity Charter. Tolerance and mutual respect characterise the way we work together. We welcome different experiences, skills and personalities.