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.

The agreement facilitates customer procurement of TOTO Plumbing Solutions in western provinces.

The scholarship was established by the LDC of the SWA in 2015 to honor Dottie Ramsey.

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.

Through the Call for Presentations submission site, interested parties will be required to provide information about the proposed topic, speaker(s) biographies, and relevant learning objectives.