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Welcome to the ToolBox, your portal to WRLA member news and information within the LBM market.
We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.
2013 PRAIRIE SHOWCASE SPONSORS - THANK YOU!
Platinum $20,000
Tourism & City of Saskatoon, Castle Building Centres . JELD-WEN Windows & Doors &
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond $10,000
Taiga Building Products
Gold $5,000
All Weather Windows, Durabuilt Windows & Doors. Epicor . Home Hardware Stores Limited
Lancashire Distribution, Owens Corning, Ply Gem Windows & Doors & TIM-BR Mart
Silver $2,500
All Fab Building Components, Can-Cell Industries Inc., Creative Door, Naylor Publishing
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.
Bronze $1,000
Alliance Door, CanWel, Cherry Insurance, DelRoc, Duchesne et Fils ltee., Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited, Harris Rebar, Mitten Inc., Morneau Shepell, & Resisto
Convention Club $500
Alexandria Moulding, National Concrete Accessories, NUVO Iron, OGC Inc., ProfitMaster, & Seljax
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Winnipeg, MB. (January 30, 2013) – "A lot of thought, hard work and passion go into designing the perfect booth that not only attracts buyers, but also represents your business and what it does," said Show Manager Caren Kelly, CEM. "It only makes sense to reward that effort with the recognition of Best Booth & New Products at the Showcase, as difficult as the choice may be because of the many excellent displays and products that line our aisles."
The Crystal Award recipients are:
Best Large Booth – 300 square feet or more
First Place: Ply Gem Windows & Doors – Booth 347 (1,500 sq. ft.) www.plygem.ca
Runner‐up: Madero Distribution – Booth 743 (900 sq. ft.) www.madero.ca
Best Small Booth – 100 – 200 square feet
First Place: Barkman Concrete – Booth #126 (200 sq. ft.) www.barkmanconcrete.com
Runner‐up: Brown & Rutherford – Booth #115 (200 sq. ft.) www.brownandrutherford.com
Best New Product - Canadian
First Place: Chemque Inc. – Booth #648 – Fast 2K Fence Post Backfill www.chemque.com
Runner‐up: Shercom Industries Inc. – Booth #638 – Signature Series Recycled Paving Tile www.shercomindustries.com
Best New Product - Imported
First Place: Menzies Metal Products – Booth #1322 – SHR Shingle Retro Flashing www.menzies-metal.com
Runner-up: McLean Lumber - Booth #638 - Azek Vast Pavers www.mcleanlumber.com
Click here to read the complete Press Release!
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The WRLA team will be heading to Calgary in the early spring to negotiate hotel and venue contracts. If you have any questions or have some suggestions for us please let us know now as we want to provide all our members with the best locations and rates possible. Send your emails to ckelly@wrla.org
When our negotiations are complete we will share all the details with our members! Thanks for your patience!
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Online registration is now open for Manual Estimating and Yard Foreman courses.
Don’t miss the boat and register your people NOW.
Rebates available!
CLICK HERE to Register for courses NOW!
And for more information on Rebates CLICK HERE
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Retail Business Management Studies Program
February 26 – March 14, 2013 in Winnipeg, MB
STORE MANAGERS * ASSISTANT MANAGERS * SUPERVISORS * PURCHASERS * MARKETERS * WAREHOUSE MANAGERS
This program is designed specifically for the lumber and building materials industry
Online registration now open- CLICK HERE
 • Reduce equipment, product and facility damages
• Reduce workers compensation claims and premiums
• Increase productivity
• Improve maintenance condition of equipment
• Enhance employee morale and company safety culture
NEW expanded WRLA Member Rate Program!
CLICK HERE to read more and to view new rates for 2013
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To address both the growing number of RETIREES in the Canadian workplace as well as the PART TIME EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE for Group Insurance, WRLA is now offering the Emerge program through STRATA Benefits Consulting.
This is a 100% voluntary program that offers a Needs Assessment to each participant, as well as product recommendations and assistance with implementation. Renewals are monitored internally at STRATA, premiums are 100% paid for by the Employee or Retiree and no administration is required of the Employer.
CLICK HERE for more information.
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TruServ Canada is proud to offer independent retailers the freedom to choose from products and services to help grow their business. Over 400 major manufacturers will showcase a wide selection of the seasonal products, as well as timely specials on everyday products.
The Market will kick off with the Customer & Partner Welcome Event on Saturday. The Main show floor will open Sunday April 14th at 8:30 a.m. and will highlight upcoming Fall and Winter Seasonal categories, last minute specials for Spring & Summer selling, plus an expanded LBM offer.
The dates for the Fall National Buying Market are October 5 – 7, 2012 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
ABOUT TRUSERV CANADA
TruServ Canada is truly a Canadian Company, committed to over 755 independent dealers across Canada. With some of Canada’s most efficient warehousing, product buying and distribution systems TruServ Canada promotes the growth of each of its banners: the New TRU Hardware, TRU Building Centres, V&S and Country Depot stores. Visit TruServ Canada at www.truserv.ca
SASKATOON, Sask., January 24, 2013 — The new services have been made available to WRLA members through a landmark alliance with the North American Retail Hardware Association Canada. "We were looking for ways to meet the needs of our independent dealer members, who need easy access to more services to run their businesses," said Gary Hamilton, President of the WRLA. "NRHA has a full range of program for independents. Rather than re-invent the wheel, we have made a partnership with NRHA Canada to make these services available to our members at an affordable rate."
The partnership was announced on the opening day of this year’s Prairie Showcase in Saskatoon.
"NRHA Canada already makes its programs available to Canadian dealers, but this partnership with the WRLA is the best way to get these programs in front of dealers," said Michael McLarney, Managing Director of NRHA Canada. "This partnership is the ideal way to get the full range of services into the hands of Canadian dealers."
The Western Retail Lumber Association is committed to serving the needs and promoting the common interests of the Canadian Lumber, building materials and hard goods industry in Western Canada. It has nearly 1,200 members in Western and Northern Canada.
The North American Retail Hardware Association has been serving the needs of independent hardware retailers in Canada and the United States for more than 110 years. Its purpose is to help independent home improvement retailers become better and more profitable merchants by providing members with a wide array of educational and training programs, financial management resources, and human resource tools that are all available online with unlimited access.
For more information about the WRLA, contact: Gary Hamilton, president, 1-800--661-0253 or ghamilton@wrla.org To learn more about NRHA programs, contact: Michael McLarney, Managing Director, 416-489-3396 or mike@hardlines.ca
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Dave Toth of Challenger Building Supplies Ltd has joined the National Board as Director for LBM/OEM for Alberta.
Bret Walters has been appointed General Manager of Chalifour Canada. Reporting to Barbara Hopper, COO, he is a supply chain, logistics and operations specialist. In addition to having full P&L responsibility for Chalifour Canada, he is responsible for category management, inventory management and operations of the five distribution centres. Mr. Walters is based in the Chalifour Canada London facility.
Also reporting to Ms. Hopper, Randy Martin, Vice President of Merchandise, has relocated to the Calgary office. In addition to negotiating SPANCAN contracts for Chalifour and TIM-BR MART, he will be responsible for building material programs, specifically for western Canada working alongside John Morrissey, Vice President Building Materials.
Working closely with Bret Walters to build the Chalifour Canada distribution business is Andrew Pantelides, who has been promoted to Procurement and Merchandising Manager. All of the Chalifour Canada hardware Category Managers now report to Mr. Pantelides. He is based in the Chalifour Canada London facility.
Kurt Norlen has joined Chalifour Canada as Building Materials Trader. In this role, Kurt will focus on "truckload buys" for non-wood commodity building materials for western Canada dealers.
In operation since 1967, TIM-BR MART Group is a $2 billion+ member-owned organization serving over 750 building material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers across Canada. The organization exists to help Canadian entrepreneurs involved in the sale of building materials and hardware be more profitable.
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February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show
February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com
March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca
April 7 - 8, 2013
Federated Coop Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
April 13 - 15. 2013
TruServ Canada Spring Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg
www.truserv.ca
April 14 - 16, 2013
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Address Correction:
Knots Lumber & Hardware
Box 35
235 Railway Avenue
Treherne, MB R0G 2V0
Ph: (204) 723-2000
F: (204) 723-2205
glen@knotslumber.ca
Glen Lounsbury
(SEXTON)
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Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications:
The YardStick: The YardStick is sent to more than 1,200 members firms every other month. Advertising in the largest issue of The YardStick, the Prairie Showcase edition, is a great way to reinforce your marketing message with hundreds of decision-makers who regularly read this magazine while supporting WRLA. Ads booked within the print edition automatically appear (linked to the website or email of your choice) in the digital edition, which is read by more than 500 visitors each issue. Exclusive online ad positions are also available within every digital edition.
The Toolbox: Delivered directly to the inboxes of more than 1,200 lumber managers and professionals, this weekly e-newsletter offers consistent access to the individuals who rely on your products and services to run their businesses.
Directory & Product Source Guide: WRLA is the largest retail lumber association on the Prairies, with its membership representing 85% of the industry. All of our members are included in this annual directory and all keep this publication handy year-round. Make sure your business stands out in this resource by purchasing a display advertisement.
WRLA.org: Our website average more than 3,000 visits per month! Advertising space is available on the home and sub-pages of WRLA.org. Ads rotate on the home page and sub pages, expanding your exposure to site visitors at an affordable price.
WRLA-TV: Introducing the NEW WRLA-TV Banner Sponsorship. Our online TV and banners offer your brand high visibility on the WRLA homepage. Your branding and action oriented banner is featured every time WRLA-TV’s videos are played by our audience, leaving them one-click away from your website‘s landing page.
For more information about these opportunities, click here for the media kit or contact:
Kim Davies
Project Manager
(800) 665-2456, ext. 423
kdavies@naylor.com
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