A cornerstone of this year's KBIS Virtual experience, and historically one of the most popular KBIS destinations, the KBISNeXT Stage delves into provocative industry topics throughout the show, Feb. 9-12, 2021.

The program features a different tradesperson each month with the goal of putting the skilled trades in the spotlight by showcasing the stories of trade professionals.

The representation follows the acquisition of New York-based MCB Sales.

LaPorte started his career at Factory & Mill Supply in Garfield, and in 1965 he started his own company, Bergen Industrial Supply Company in Elmwood Park, which he owned and operated until 2013.

Each year, the foundation provides aid to aspiring technicians, helping to promote careers in the industry and fill good-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced.

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, PACE Supply reached an agreement with three companies: J.W. Wood; Northern Industrial Sales; and All Air Supply to purchase their organizations complete with four locations, including two plumbing showrooms.

The 16 online offerings, including eight new courses, run from January through June.

Small-business branding specialists select award-winning home services public relations agency to deliver PR experience and expertise.

On Feb. 16 the company will host a live virtual launch event for its new line of boiler and combi-boiler products. Another live event on March 16 will introduce Navien’s latest water heater innovations.

The legislation requires installation of CO detectors to be consistent with the 2018 International Fire Code.