Metal First.
No Plastic Shortcuts.

Founded in 1996, KES began with a clear vision: to redefine excellence in home products.

Starting as an OEM for top plumbing fixture brands, we noticed a troubling trend—many brands were compromising quality, using plastic parts to cut costs.

Inspired by metal. At KES, every product begins with Metal-first thinking — a mindset built on strength, precision, and integrity.

Thoughtful Design

From Insight  to Innovation

Leadership

Kenny Mai, Co-Founder and CEO of KES HOME

Kenny Mai

Co-Founder & CEO of KES HOME

Kenny joined the family business in 2012, co-founded the KES consumer brand, and today leads the company as CEO. He leads product development, market insight, product strategy, and product operations, working across product, engineering, sourcing, quality assurance and customer-facing teams.

Certifications & Compliance

KES faucets and drinking-water fixtures are cUPC and NSF certified and lead-free: they meet the 0.25% weighted-lead limit set by the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act and California AB 1953 (Health & Safety Code §116875), verified under NSF/ANSI 372.

  • cUPC — plumbing fixtures certified for the United States and Canada.
  • NSF — certified for drinking-water safety.
  • Lead-free — compliant with California AB 1953 and NSF/ANSI 372 (no more than 0.25% weighted lead content).
  • ISO 9001 — certified quality-management system in manufacturing.
  • BSCI — audited social-compliance manufacturing.
  • CEC — listed in the California Energy Commission appliance-efficiency database.

Every KES product is covered by the KES Dripfree Warranty and a 30-day return policy.