New York, NY, July 9, 2025 — Emerald Holding, Inc., producer of North America’s leading kitchen and bath trade event Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announced that it has acquired the Kitchen & Bath Canada (KBC) Expo from ExpoHut. KBC will return to Toronto Congress Centre, November 5-6, 2025, bringing the power and professionalism of the KBIS brand to Canada’s growing design and construction market.
“We’re thrilled to bring the strength of the KBIS platform to Canada through the acquisition of KBC,” said Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President at Emerald. “The demand for a nationally focused, high-quality kitchen and bath experience in Canada is undeniable. In partnership with NKBA, we’re creating a powerful new opportunity for Canadian professionals to connect, learn, and grow—right here at home.”
KBC Expo Canada signals a dynamic new chapter for the Canadian design and construction industry. In partnership with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Emerald is bringing a premier, in-country destination to Canadian architects, designers, builders, and remodelers, delivering high-impact education, breakthrough product discovery, and meaningful networking opportunities tailored to the unique needs of this market. This relaunch brings world-class experiences closer to home, making it easier than ever for Canadian professionals to connect with leading brands and industry insights.
The revitalized KBC Expo will bring the best of KBIS to Canada and will feature curated programming in partnership with NKBA, specifically designed to support and elevate the Canadian kitchen and bath design community.
“We’re proud to partner with Emerald to take KBC to the next level. Emerald’s deep expertise in event production combined with the power of NKBA is the perfect combination to bring world-class quality to the Canadian market”, said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “We have more than 50,000 members across North America focused on all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, and we are excited to support this event for our Canadian members”.
The 2025 KBC Expo will feature leading brands, hands-on product discovery, design-focused education, and a collaborative platform to help shape the future of Canada’s kitchen and bath industry.
For more information, visit www.kbcexpo.com
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About Emerald:
KBIS is produced by Emerald. Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, empowering businesses year-round by expanding meaningful connections, developing influential content, and delivering powerful commerce-driven solutions. As the owner and operator of a curated portfolio of B2B events spanning trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases and a scaled hosted buyer platform, Emerald also delivers dynamic solutions across leading industries through its robust content and e-commerce marketplace. Emerald is a trusted partner for its thousands of customers, predominantly small and medium-sized businesses, playing a pivotal role in driving ongoing commerce through streamlined buying, selling, and networking opportunities. Powered by an experienced team, Emerald is fostering impactful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access with a commitment to driving business growth 365 days a year. For more: http://www.emeraldx.com
About National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA|KBIS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS):
NKBA | KBIS is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS). With nearly 50,000 members in all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, NKBA | KBIS has informed, educated and supported the industry since the association was founded in 1963. The association’s mission is to inspire, lead and empower the kitchen and bath industry through community, professional certification and learning, and events. For more information, go to NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
NKBA® and KBIS® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.