Prospective Exhibitors  are Invited to book their booth space at the 2018 ABSDA Building Supply Expo.

We have included links to the Expo Promo Kit and the Booth Application

Floor Plan is limited to 257 Booths

Don't Delay - Book Now

Book Your Hotel Room for the 2018 ABSDA Building Supply Expo

Prince George Hotel                    1- 800-565-1567

https://reservations.travelclick.com/13608?groupID=2025191

Cambridge Suites Hotel              1-800-565-1263

https://reservations.travelclick.com/13605?groupID=2040747#/guestsandrooms

Residence Inn By Marriott          1- 902-422-0493

Book your group rate for ABSDA Building Supply Expo

Employees of ABSDA Member Firms are eligible for personal Home & Auto Insurance Savings with Johnson Insurance. Some Member employees are already taking advantage of significant savings.

To inquire simply contact Johnson Inc. toll free at 1-877-742-7490 and provide Group ID Code 1E 

ABSDA has a limited supply of Drivers Saily Vehicle Inspection Report Log Books available.

Cost per book - $ 7.50 phus HST and mail charge

Contact ABSDA to order: Phone (506) 858-0700 or Email: absda@nb.aibn.com 

Jan 17 - 19              2018 WRLA Buying Show   Calgary, AB

Feb 16 - 17             TIMBER MART National Buying Show   Montreal, QC

Feb 22 - 24             Orgill Spring Market   Orlando, FL

March 21 & 22        ABSDA Building Supply Expo    Halifax, NS

April 9 & 10             Estimating – Decks & Garages   Dieppe, NB

April 11 & 12           Estimating – Residential   Dieppe, NB

April 13                   Yard Foreman/Operations Manager   Dieppe, NB 

April 15 - 17           Home Hardware Spring Dealer Market   St. Jacobs, ON

AFA Forest Products is pleased to announce the new hire of John Stuckless. John brings to AFA over 30 years of industry experience. John will be also bring his product knowledge, customer service and a great work ethic to the territory. John will be covering the Northern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton and PEI territory for AFA.

October 13, 2017 Sherwood TIMBER MART celebrated their Grand Opening before an audience of fellow Industry Members, Staff, Suppliers, Customers and TIMBER MART Group personnel. Jillian Sexton was on hand to officially welcome everyone to the newest TIMBER MART location.

The Mayor of Charlottetown took the opportunity to congratulate Jillian and her staff for the hard work involved in renovating and revitalizing the store. The investment by the Sexton Family, along with the hard work by dedicated Staff Members to complete the task of re-branding was recognized by Industry guests and customers alike.

On hand from TIMBER MART assist with the Grand Opening were President Bernie Owens, along with John Morrissey and Dave Dingwell representing the Atlantic Region Office.

Recently, Stanley Black & Decker announced they’ve selected Lowe’s as the next retail destination for their iconic tool brand, Craftsman. The products will be sold at Lowe’s stores and online in 2018 across the U.S. and Canada. In Canada, this will include all Lowe’s Canada corporate and dealer banners (RONA, Lowe’s, Réno-Dépôt, Ace, Marcil, Contractor First and Dick’s Lumber), broadening our customers’ access to the top-rated tools and equipment.Recently, Stanley Black & Decker announced they’ve selected Lowe’s as the next retail destination for their iconic tool brand, Craftsman. The products will be sold at Lowe’s stores and online in 2018 across the U.S. and Canada. In Canada, this will include all Lowe’s Canada corporate and dealer banners (RONA, Lowe’s, Réno-Dépôt, Ace, Marcil, Contractor First and Dick’s Lumber), broadening our customers’ access to the top-rated tools and equipment.

The collaboration between Craftsman, Lowe’s and Lowe’s Canada will bring some of the most innovative products into our home improvement shopping experience, allowing passionate DIYers and Pro customers greater access to high-quality offerings that will help them complete their home improvement and construction projects. Craftsman is a great addition to our strong lineup of trusted tool and equipment brands, a roster that will continue to include our private-label brand, Kobalt.  

Lowe’s Canada is proud to be a partner-of-choice for the Craftsman brand and look forward to sharing additional information in 2018.  

Lowe’s Canada and Ace Canada are proud to announce that all Ace branded dealer stores throughout the country will be offering the “Click & Collect” service to their customers before year end. This new service, which allows Canadians to choose from thousands of products on the acecanada.ca website, make online purchases and collect their order in their local Ace dealer store, is being deployed in waves this Fall. After successfully testing the service in five pilot stores during the last few weeks, Ace Canada extended the program to 21 additional stores recently, with the remainder stores joining in late November.

            Canadian customers purchasing products from the Ace Canada website will be able to collect their order in-store seven to ten days following their online transaction. Customers are invited to visit acecanada.ca and select their local Ace dealer store to learn more about this new service.

ABSDA offers a series of on-line Training Videos for Members and Staff. This on-line training program is specifically designed to promote sales skills & customer service and is available on the ABSDA Website as a Member Benefit.

The series incorporates five programs listed below, each with a compliment of videos which last between 6 minutes and 15 minutes in length.

• A.C.E.S. – Around Customers Everyone Sells - 14 Videos

• Contractor S.A.L.E.S. – Skills and Attitudes Leading to Exceptional Selling - 13 Videos

• Building A Championship Team - 18 Videos

• On The Bottom Line - 17 Videos

• The Big 8 Most Important Selling Skills - 8 Videos

You and your staff can access these programs on the ABSDA website (www.absda.ca) or by clicking on the following link.

http://www.absda.ca/online-education-program