Kreate Named Home Depot Partner of the Year for Third Straight Year
Kreate, a product development and manufacturing company, has been named The Home Depot's 2026 Partner of the Year, its third consecutive win. According to Kreate, the honor follows a $100 million expansion in Tiffin, Ohio, deeper integration into resin manufacturing and continued investment in people and technology.
- Kreate was named The Home Depot's 2026 Partner of the Year, its third consecutive year.
- The honor follows a $100 million expansion in Tiffin, Ohio and deeper integration into resin manufacturing.
- Kreate says robotics, automated material handling and AI-enabled machine vision reduce defects, scrap and downtime.
- Recent products include the HDX Defender Series, HDX Vista Stack Series, Mini Tough Tote and Nano Tough Tote.
- Kreate's HDX and Husky storage products are sold exclusively at The Home Depot.
What the award recognizes
The Home Depot's annual Supplier Partnership and Innovation Awards recognize supplier partners that deliver value, innovation and performance for DIY and Pro customers. Kreate says its recognition reflects a multi-year collaboration aimed at expanding and improving The Home Depot's storage assortment through consumer-driven product development, advanced manufacturing, demand creation and dependable execution.
Kreate designs, manufactures and distributes HDX and Husky storage and organization products that are available exclusively at The Home Depot. Nickolas Reinhart, Founder and Owner of Kreate, said: "Our people are our strength. This recognition belongs to the teams whose creativity, expertise and commitment make us a better partner every day."
Manufacturing, AI vision and resin
According to Kreate, it combines the expertise of its people with robotics, automated material handling and AI-enabled machine vision. The company says this reduces defects, scrap and downtime while improving productivity, consistency and responsiveness.
The $100 million Tiffin expansion adds capacity and brings advanced production closer to customer demand, the company says. Kreate adds that its strategically located manufacturing and distribution operations help reduce freight, handling and lead times while supporting reliable product availability.
Greater integration into resin manufacturing, supported by material science and engineering, lets Kreate optimize formulations, product geometry and processing, according to the company. It says these capabilities help reduce material cost and waste while maintaining strength, durability and performance. Kreate also says it evaluates the complete cost of delivering a dependable product, including materials, labor, tooling, energy, packaging, freight, inventory and quality.
Recent storage products
Kreate lists several recent innovations in its HDX lineup:
- Tote Stacker: a storage solution that keeps totes organized and accessible.
- HDX Defender Series: waterproof and dustproof storage totes with integrated gaskets, heavy-duty latches and clear bins and lids. The 27-Gallon Defender Tote was named a 2026 Apartment Therapy Organization winner.
- HDX Vista Stack Series: a modular clear-storage system with stackable and nestable designs, secure latches and multiple sizes for clothing, bedding, seasonal décor and household essentials.
- HDX 2.5-Quart Mini Tough Tote: a compact addition to the Tough Tote ecosystem with a snap lid and stackable, nestable construction.
- HDX Nano Tough Tote: a palm-sized, 0.75-quart tote for hardware, craft supplies and other easily misplaced items.
What it means for shoppers and partners
Kreate says its products are available at The Home Depot online and in stores nationwide. The company describes its approach as aligning product development, capacity, capital investment and demand creation with its partners' customers and priorities, with an emphasis on accountability, reliable delivery and proactive communication.
Reinhart said the company will keep investing in people and technology and "keep creating exclusive advantages for our partners." For shoppers, the practical result is a continuing stream of exclusive HDX and Husky storage items at the retailer, while the award points to a supplier relationship the retailer has now honored three years in a row.
PR Newswire: Kreate Named The Home Depot Partner of the Year for Third Consecutive Year
