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What's Going On


Exhibitors and Retailers 
CLICK HERE to Register Online NOW!  
Online Registration closes January 8, NO Ticket refunds after January 4, 2012

 

Pre-register now in order to attend the Prairie Showcase. Go to our www.wrla.org and follow the link. Don't assume you are registered - check and make sure to avoid the line-ups at the onsite registration desk!  

EXHIBITORS: Just because you are registered to have a booth at the 2012 Prairie Showcase does NOT MEAN that you are registered for badges. Avoid the line-ups, please ensure that your company has registered all of your booth staff for name badges before you arrive at the show.

If you are an exhibitor at the 2012 Prairie Showcase you must select "WRLA Exhibitor" (see below)

At the end of registering you must click the "Finish" button at the bottom of the page otherwise your registration will not be processed.

Check http://www.wrla.org/prairieshowcase/index.html  for badge pickup times and locations.

* There is no charge for exhibitors or retailers to enter the show,only evening events!.
* VISA or MASTERCARD required at time of registration for event tickets.

Questions? Call 800-661-0253 for all your answers!

 

This year, as part of the Prairie Showcase Sponsorship package we offered reserved parking at certain levels of sponsorship.  Below is a map of reserved parking for both Trailers and Vehicles.  Only Platinum sponsors have trailer parking as you first come in the parking lot at Prairieland Park.  All other trailers must park in the back lot as indicated.

Platinum & Gold sponsors have vehicle reserved parking as indicated and must display parking passes on front dash of vehicle or they will be ticketed.  Parking passes have been mailed out to designated sponsors. 

Platinum Sponsors are: The Castle Group, Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors & the Sexton Group

Gold Sponsors are: Epicor Software Solutions, Home Hardware Stores Limited, Lancashire Distribution, Madero Distribution, Owens Corning, Ply Gem and RONA.

Parking passes must be displayed on front dash of vehicle in order to park in the Reserved Parking Section.  Click here to download a PDF of the parking map.


 
Industry News

BW Creative Wood Industries Ltd, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of both interior and exterior railing systems, components and accessories for the residential housing market has acquired Probuilt DIY aluminum railing business from Alco Ventures Inc as of December 9th, 2011.

Company President and CEO, Rob Mitchell states "BW Creative has been looking for new opportunities to grow its business and Alco’s Probuilt railing business provides this opportunity." Mitchell further states "This is a terrific opportunity for Probuilt dealers who now gain access to the full line of interior and exterior railing products from BW Creative, including RAILSIMPLE™ and STAIRSIMPLE™, and for BW Creative dealers who can now strengthen their position with the addition of the Probuilt DIY aluminum railing line."

Since 1974 BW Creative Wood Industries Ltd has been committed to providing premium quality railing products, world class customer service and competitive pricing to the market. For more information visit our website at www.bwcreativewood.com 
 
Calendar of Events

To view our WRLA Education Calendar CLICK HERE

January 18-20, 2012
2012 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
ckelly@wrla.org

February 2, 3, & 4, 2012
Orgill 2012 Spring Market
Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com

February 22-24, 2012
ABSDA Show
Moncton, NB
www.absda.ca

March 30-31, 2012
TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON

April 14 - 16, 2012
TruServ Canada Spring Market
Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
www.truserv.ca

 
Member Updates

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Overhead Door Company of Regina (1973)(Branch)
2510 3rd. Avenue North
Regina, SK    S4R 5X5
Phone: 306-545-4040
Toll Free: 800-552-8180
Fax: 306-775-2322
Main Contact: Scott Brunskill
scott@odcs.ca
www.odcs.ca
(Distributor) garage doors, commercial doors, operator equipment

Stanley Door / Dusco Doors Ltd. (Head Office)
11825 J. J. Joubert
Montreal, QC    H1E 7J5
Phone: 514-494-1575
Toll Free: 800-453-0430
Fax: 514-355-5814
Main Contact: Harvey Dubrofsky
Harvey@stanleydoor.ca
www.stanleydoor.ca
(Manufacturer) exterior doors & patio doors


 
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