Navien Inc. will invest $77.5 million to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Virginia.

Participants in the NAW Distribution Leadership Program will explore all aspects that make a distribution company successful.

The partnership will provide students with business development education, internships, mentorships and other opportunities.

The awards focused on the categories of Faucets/Fixtures, Fittings and Lighting — three strategic areas for the company’s growth in 2019 in its branch and showroom locations.

AD’s eCommerce Solutions team welcomed more than 350 attendees across eight divisions and two countries to its fourth eCommerce Summit.

The distribution relationship will initially comprise of three top-selling product lines manufactured by K-Flex, a 31-year-old, family-owned business with 13 international plants and a marketing reach into 43 countries. 

Columbia Pipe is an independent distributor headquartered in Chicago, specializing in PVF, commercial mechanical, commercial plumbing, industrial, valve automation, engineered products, and hydronics.

Ronald Slaats is the president of Tri State Winsupply.

The company has recognized Pacific NW Reps LLC, Denco Manufacturers Representatives, and J & P HVAC Sales.

The 272,000-square-foot center sits on 22.3 acres at 6282 Imeson Road.