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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.
What they're saying about WRLA classroom training...
"I will use what I learned to make my job more efficient and to give me more confidence in the future."
"Material was very well explained in a visual manner which made the concepts clear and understandable"
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October 28 & 29 – Red Deer, AB – Manual Estimating – Estimating Fundamentals
October 30 & 31 – Red Deer, AB – Estimating for Residential Construction
November 1 – Red Deer, AB - Yard Foreman – Operations Manager
November 4 & 5 – Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Estimating Fundamentals
November 6 & 7 – Winnipeg, MB – Estimating for Residential Construction
November 8 – Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Advanced Estimating
November 25 – Winnipeg, MB – Plumbing with Bob Sutherland
November 26 – Winnipeg, MB –Electrical with Bob Sutherland
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 January 22 – 24, 2014 Saskatoon, SK
• Exhibitor Contracts and booth payments are due by September 30, 2013.
• All show information is available by following this link http://www.wrla.org/prairie-home
• Coming Soon - Online Registration for badges and evening events!
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You still have time to apply for the 2014 WRLA Scholarship!
Visit our website at www.wrla.org for more information or APPLY below.
WRLA Scholarship Deadline: October 4, 2013
2013/14 WRLA Bursaries & Scholarships Proudly Sponosored by:
D & D Lumbermart Ltd.
Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre
Holland Imports
NuvoIron
Cervus Equipment
All Weather Windows
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Cherry Insurance
Steel - Craft Door Products Ltd.
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Please join us in congratulating Karen and Tom Clement on the Grand Opening of Mission Buiilding Supplies.
For more information please visit:
www.missionbuildingsupplies.ca
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News Release Issued: Sep 13, 2013 (9:58am EDT)
Named Industry Leader for World Index Building Products
"This is a milestone year on many levels for Owens Corning, including the celebration of today's news and the year-long celebration of our company's 75th anniversary," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Thaman. "One of the keys to our success yesterday, today and especially tomorrow, is the energy our people put toward our sustainability strategy."
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the world that we leave to the future is this company's unwavering commitment," said Owens Corning Chief Sustainability Officer Frank O'Brien-Bernini. "Our people continue to prove that our customers, our communities, our employees and our investors can see significant benefits from that strategy."
Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across both of its business segments: Building Materials and Composites. The company recently reported its sustainability progress in its 7th Sustainability Report. Some highlights include:
- Achieved our 11th-consecutive year of safety improvement, punctuated by the introduction of a company-wide policy to eliminate cell phone usage while driving.
- Successfully achieved all seven of its first 10-year environmental footprint goals as of year-end 2012.
- Completed several greenhouse gas reduction projects while laying the groundwork for many others, including diesel-to-natural gas transportation fuel-switching, fuel cells, waste heat recovery, biomass, solar, and combined heat and power.
- Partnered with The World Resources Institute on its Aqueduct project to conduct a global water stress assessment of Owens Corning's global operations and completed several successful major water use reduction projects in stressed areas.
- Released the first Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for fiberglass insulation in North America.
- Donated enough insulation and roofing material to reroof 283 homes and insulate more than 1,000 homes for those in need.
- Strengthened our Supplier Code of Conduct (as an integral part of our supplier management program), as well as our employee Code of Conduct to create explicit expectations relative to sustainability.
- Achieved more than 60 percent shingle recycling availability, allowing our unqualified statement that "Shingles are Recyclable."
- Earned a 10th consecutive perfect score on the HRC Corporate Equality Index.
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The indices are offered cooperatively by Robeco SAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The family tracks the stock performance of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria. The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for companies who want to adopt sustainable best practices.
An in-depth look at Owens Corning's sustainability efforts can be found in the company's 2012 Sustainability Report and on the following website: http://sustainability.owenscorning.com.
Additional information is available at: www.owenscorning.com.
To view this release online and get more information about Owens Corning CLICK HERE
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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - "Taking part in projects that help building better cities and communities is an important part of our mission," said Dale Hollingsworth, Vice-president Central Aggregate, Lafarge Eastern Canada. "Habitat for Humanity is an incredible organization that shares similar values with Lafarge in their continuous efforts to provide affordable housing around the world. We are thrilled to participate - through volunteer hours, and inkind donation of Lafarge materials - in this amazing community project that will enable local families to purchase well built and affordable houses."
A well-built home starts with a well-built foundation" says Wayne Dempsey, VP of Construction at Habitat for Humanity Toronto. "By donating 100% of our aggregate needs for both the Acme and Runnymede Road build sites, Lafarge Canada is helping Habitat Toronto provide more affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income families. Along with Lafarge Canada's generous donation of building materials, they have also assembled a team of women to participate in Habitat Toronto's 2013 Women Build this September. Together, our combined efforts will lay the groundwork for a better tomorrow."
In addition to the inkind material donation, 25 Lafarge Eastern Canada women will donate a combination of 200 volunteer hours the Habitat Women Build project to help build the 6 new houses in Etobicoke on September 19.
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TORONTO
Established in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Toronto is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization. We welcome all people without discrimination to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. One hundred percent of all administrative and fundraising costs are paid for by the operation of five Toronto ReStores. Habitat Toronto ReStores sell quality new and gently-used donated building and household materials. Marking our 25th anniversary, Habitat Toronto will have helped over 250 families find the safety and security of a home by the end of 2013. Every 5.5 minutes, Habitat for Humanity helps a family improve their housing situation somewhere in the world.
ABOUT LAFARGE CANADA INC.
Lafarge Canada Inc. is Canada's largest provider of solutions to the construction and development industry. With more than 6000 employees across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. The cities where Canadians live, work, and raise their families along with the infrastructure that supports their communities such as roads, bridges, transportation links, water, and waste management benefit from the solutions provided by Lafarge.
Through our Sustainability Ambitions for 2020, Lafarge is committed to providing solutions using sustainable manufacturing practices and improving the environment in and around its operations. At locations across Canada, we have worked to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, restore wetlands for native plants and animals, and identify waste materials that can be recycled and used in our operations. More information is available on Lafarge Canada's website: www.lafarge-na.com
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NRHA Tips: 4 Ways to Attract Customers to Your In-Store Services
- Send your small engine repair tech to vendor training for updates on new equipment.
- Encourage customers to get service work done early so you don’t have to deal with a backlog.
- Try sending out postcards to your customers offering to waive the pickup and delivery charge if they get their lawnmowers serviced as early as February or March. That alleviates the rush on the service department.
- Offer pre-season small-engine tune-up specials and a buy-one, get-one-free special on chainsaw sharpening to get landscapers into your store, where they will hopefully buy additional products.
- Train Employees on Product Knowledge
When putting together a training plan for your employees, identify your key seasonal categories, and then identify any new products. Your employees need to have as much product information as possible to sell them. They also likely need a refresher course on basic product knowledge.
To provide your employees with more knowledge, many retailers invite vendors to come into the store and talk about their products. Vendors can tell you what products are selling well, what new products are coming on the market, and offer valuable tips on how to sell these products more effectively.
WRLA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NRHA
The goal of the North American Retail Hardware Association is to help independent hardware and home improvement retailers become better and more profitable merchants through a wide array of educational and training programs, financial management resources, and human resource tools that are all available online. WRLA members get unlimited access to a full range of training and management services when they join NRHA through the WRLA.
Visit www.wrla.org or CLICK HERE for more information about NRHA.
October 5 - 6, 2013
Chalifour Expo
Montreal, QC
October 5 - 7, 2013
TruServ Market
Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
October 20 - 21, 2013
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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2013-2014 WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide
Page 98
Rondeau Enterprises Ltd.
NEW EMAIL: rondeauenterprises@gmail.com
Page 119
EPAK Inc.
NEW ADDRESS: 55 Plymouth Road, Winnipeg, MB R2X 2V5
Page 121
GENTEK Building Products
Kelowna, BC
NEW CONTACT: Joe Zucchi
joe_zucchi@gentek.ca
Page 127
Lafarge Canada Inc.
NEW CONTACT: Dan O’Farrell
dan.ofarrell@lafarge.com
Page 135
Shercom Industries
ADDRESS adjustment: Comp 9, Site 404, RR#4
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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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