Liv EZ Named Best Home Technology Product at IBS 2026

Milwaukee, WI, February 20, 2026 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners of its 13th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the final day of the show. The Elkay Liv EZ residential water dispenser won the award for Best Home Technology Product.

“We are in the business of providing cleaner, safer water to schools, airports and now residential homes,” product manager Nicole Anderson said in accepting the award, "and we are honored to be named the best home technology product.”

This year’s Best of IBS Awards received more than 300 entries. Decided by a panel of 42 independent judges made up of industry and media representatives, the awards were given in nine categories, to a product or line that shows the best combination of design, functionality and innovation, as well as its usefulness to consumers and/or home builders.

The NAHB recognition reflects a growing shift in the housing market, as homebuyers increasingly prioritize health, water quality, and smart-home functionality. Liv EZ addresses those priorities by offering:

• Advanced filtration technology backed by proven commercial performance
• A streamlined, integrated solution built for today’s homes
• A differentiated upgrade that helps builders stand out in competitive markets
• A sustainable option that supports reduced reliance on single-use plastic bottles

As the residential market evolves, the award underscores the opportunity for builders to elevate the standard of water delivery within the home by providing added value, wellness benefits, and long-term performance.

For more information about Liv EZ, visit elkay.com/livez
 

About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a growth-oriented, pure-play water business that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets what we believe is the broadest sustainable product portfolio of solutions to improve health, human safety, and the environment. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional-grade water control and safety, and water distribution.

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