Alterna Corp. is a company.
Key people at Alterna Corp..
Alterna Corp. was founded by Scott Kosch (Co-Founder).
Alterna Corp. was founded by Scott Kosch (Co-Founder).
Alterna Corp. is a distributor of green building products and solutions, specializing in energy-, water-, and resource-conserving materials for the Southeast US, Latin America, and the Caribbean.[1][2][3][4] Headquartered in Doral, Florida (near Miami International Airport), with additional distribution centers in Miami and Atlanta, the company employs 11-50 people and generates $5M-$20M in revenue, positioning itself as a key supplier for architects, designers, developers, builders, and contractors seeking LEED-compliant products.[2][3][4][5] It addresses the built environment's high impact—nearly 40% of energy use, CO2 emissions, and raw materials—by making sustainable options affordable and accessible, while offering educational resources like CEUs on brands such as Smith & Fong and Richlite.[2][4]
The company's growth stems from leveraging family-owned K.G. International's 30+ years in distribution, evolving into an exclusive portfolio of innovative lines like Dura Palm flooring, high-efficiency toilets (with rebates), and fluid® kitchen/bath fixtures, where it serves as master distributor.[2][4][5][7] This has established Alterna as a "green design hub" with a showroom, supporting the green building movement amid rising demand.[2][4]
Alterna Corp. was founded in 2007 by brothers Nick, Mark, and Matt Gunia, building on their family's decades-long operation of K.G. International, a Miami-based distributor of packaging and raw materials.[2][5] Driven by a shared passion for conservation and sustainability—particularly in the built environment, which consumes vast resources—the brothers spotted a gap: green products were scarce, expensive, and logistically challenging in the Southeast US, Latin America, and Caribbean, hindering LEED adoption.[2]
They pivoted the family platform to launch Alterna, focusing on product availability, affordability, education, and technical guidance for green certifications.[2] Early traction came from pioneering exclusive lines and becoming a go-to resource; over 15+ years (noted as "over five years" in older records), they've grown into a regional leader with a dedicated facility.[2][4]
(Note: A separate Swiss entity "Alterna" offers environmental consulting like climate plans and carbon assessments, but lacks "Corp." and operates in a different sector/geography.[6])
Alterna Corp. rides the global green building surge, fueled by regulations like LEED, net-zero mandates, and climate goals amid the construction sector's 40% share of emissions and resources.[2] Timing aligns with post-2020 infrastructure booms in the Americas, where urbanization in Latin America/Caribbean demands resilient, efficient builds—Alterna fills supply/education voids in these high-growth regions.[1][2][3] Market tailwinds include rebates for efficient fixtures, rising eco-material demand, and media nods (e.g., Florida Design), amplifying its influence on sustainable design practices.[4]
It shapes the ecosystem by enabling architects/contractors to hit certifications affordably, pioneering distribution in overlooked territories, and fostering professional networks via education—humanizing the shift to low-carbon built environments.[2]
Alterna Corp. is primed for expansion as green mandates tighten and retrofits accelerate, potentially scaling exclusive lines, partnerships, and digital sales amid electrification/rebate trends.[2][4] Electrification of buildings, circular materials, and AI-optimized designs could boost demand; its Miami hub positions it for hemispheric growth, evolving from distributor to full sustainability platform.
Tying back: As the leading green supplier in key Americas markets, Alterna's brother-founded mission to democratize eco-builds positions it to conserve resources at scale.[1][2]
Key people at Alterna Corp..
