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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.
2015 WRLA Buying Show - If you're coming, you must Watch!
WRLA President, Gary Hamilton sheds light on the 2015 Buying Show in Calgary. What you can expect as an attendee, highlights about the move and enhancements to the Show. Find out this year's entertainment line-up!
And learn how you can Register for the show Today!
CLICK HERE to Watch our NEW Episode!
WRLA TV is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Announcements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips
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Register Online Today for your Name badges & Event Tickets
REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
~List of Events~
Wednesday Jan. 21, 2015
7:00PM - Opening Night at The WRLA Saloon
Thursday Jan. 22, 2015
Opening Day of WRLA Buying Show
12:00PM - Annual General Meeting
7:00PM - WRLA's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Featuring The Ken Arlen Orchestra
Friday Jan. 23, 2015
Second day of WRLA Buying Show
10:45AM - Ladies Luncheon
11:45AM - NexGEN Luncheon
7:00PM - Closing Night Party Featuring Paul Brandt
11:00PM - WRLA After Party - FREE
For information on the 2015 Buying Show and Convention Events please visit www.wrla.org/buying-show
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2015 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors
Platinum
Castle Building Centers
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond
PlyGem
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart
Gold
All Weather Windows
Epicor
Naylor Publishing
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver
All Fab Building
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
Task Tools
Bronze
Alexandria Moulding
CanWel
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Quikrete/Target Products
Seljax
Enjoy Lunch, Presentations, Round Table Discussions and
Networking with Leaders in the Building Supply Industry!
Join us at our Lunch Meeting in Calgary!
Friday January 23, 2015 | 11:45am - 1:00pm | Tickets $10
REGISTER for the Show
 Attention 2015 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitors
Booth invoices are now PAST DUE. If you have not received your booth invoice or have any questions, or if you wish to cancel, please email Caren at ckelly@wrla.org
If you would like to pay your booth invoice via Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only), please contact Lannie in accounting at 800-661-0253 ext. 4 or lmertz@wrla.org.
All Exhibitor information is available by following this link http://www.wrla.org/exhibitors which includes the interactive floor plan. If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste or type into your web-browser.
Online registration for name badges and evening event tickets are now available on the WRLA website.
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Plumbing and Electrical with Bob
Bob Sutherland will retire at the end of the year and will no longer take this traveling course to Western Canada. This is your last chance to attend Bob's unique and valuable hands on plumbing and electrical training program for those with novice and intermediate experience.
October 22 - Winnipeg, MB – Plumbing with Bob Sutherland
October 23 - Winnipeg, MB –Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Manual Estimating
October 20 & 21 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 1
Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
October 22 & 23 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 2
Estimating for Residential Construction
November 3 & 4 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 1
Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
November 5 & 6 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 2
Estimating for Residential Construction
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
 Principles of Yard and Warehouse OperationsNovember 7 – Winnipeg, MB
A one day course to focus on the principles to successfully operate a building center yard or warehouse. Learn the key principles of; professional leadership, efficient inventory management and logistics, customer service, staffing management, yard layout, equipment and safety elements. There is a recognition of the different yard sizes in the discussions and each participant will be challenged to create the steps necessary to move forward in their setting.
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FEATURING:
Ace Hardware International President - Robert Moschorak
Canadian Tire Retail Senior Vice President, Merchandising - Greg Hicks
Federated Co-operatives Limited Home and Building Supplies Director - Tony Steier
Along with...
- Donald Cooper, Donald Cooper Corp. – Vision Critical: the straight goods on how to define your future and improve your bottom line
- Ted Tsiakopoulos, CMHC – An update on Canada’s changing housing market
- Mark Thomas, Quinju – Integrating e-commerce with bricks and mortar
- Vicki Hagel, Castle Past Chair & Dealer – A view from the front lines of home improvement retailing
- Robert Howard, Kurt Salmon – Meeting the challenge of today’s omni-channel consumer
- ORA Gala Dinner & Awards
- Paul Beeston, Toronto Blue Jays – Profiles in Leadership: creating a winning strategy
- Jo Rossman, Association for Retail Environments – Retail trends that inspire: a global tour
- Young Leaders Panel – Issues facing retailers today: A fresh perspective
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 VAUGHAN, ON, September 29, 2014 – TIM-BR MART Group (TIM-BR MART), Canada’s leading buying group for Independents, has appointed Jim Doyle to the role of Regional Director of Member Services (RDMS) to support the Group’s growing membership in British Columbia.
Doyle brings with him over 40 years of experience in building material distribution, business management, and sales. He has held numerous management and sales executive positions across Western Canada, and is the founder of Boyd Distributors (formerly known as Insul-west Distributors), as well as Commercial Construction Supplies, and Insul-west Distributors US. Reporting directly to TIM-BR MART’s Vice President of Business Development, Randy Martin, Doyle will be the one point of contact for the Group’s BC member.
CLICK HERE for the Full News Story
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GRANBY, Quebec, SEPTEMBER 18th, 2014 — Super Remover, a division of Distributions J. Des Serres inc., and the largest manufacturer of paint stripper in Canada, is proud to announce the construction of its new head office on 619 Du Luxembourg Street in Granby.
Construction started in August and is the result of a collaboration with the BDC and Investissement Québec, with the help of Granby Industriel. The first phase of the project consists of a 10,000-square-foot Industrial Head Office on 100,000 square feet of land and represents an investment of $1 million. The new facility will meet or exceed all standards and regulations for fire prevention and hazardous materials handling, and it will surpass all required safety measures to prevent any environmental spills. The move into the new plant is scheduled to start in November 2015.
CLICK HERE for Full News Story
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Over 225 exhibits and 35+ educational seminars impact THREE distinct
professional markets, all under one roof:
•Interior Design & Architecture
•Property Management
•Construction & Renovation
BUILDEX is about designing, building and managing real estate.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER!
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Western Retail Lumber Association members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services!
You’ll receive:
- 30% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations
- 25% off imports into Canada,
- discounts starting at 70% off freight shipments
... and so much more!
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October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
October 20 - 23, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
Leduc, AB
www.wrla.org
October 22 & 23, 2014
Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, MB
November 3 - 6, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
Winnipeg, MB
www.wrla.org
November 6 - 10, 2014
Sexton Member Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
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NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Powell River Building Supply
4750 Joyce Avenue
Powell River, BC V8A 3B6
Phone: 604-485-2791
Fax: 604-485-4418
Main Contact: Patrick Hull
(RONA)
Windsor Mill Sales
2199 Tamarac St
Campbell River, BC V9W 8E7
Phone: 250-286-0074
Fax: 250-286-1417
Main Contact: Chris May
(WINDSOR)
Windsor Plywood
2843 Kilpatrick Ave.
Courtenay, BC V9N 6P4
Phone: 250-338-6941
Fax: 250-334-3001
Main Contact: Kevin Parker
(WINDSOR)
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Dakeryn Industries Ltd. (Head Office)
Suite 210 - 233 West 1st. St.
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1B3
Phone: 604-986-0323
Fax: 604-986-3464
Main Contact: Brad Taylor
(Wholesaler) SPF dimension lumber, SPF specialty products, primed fascia/trim boards
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Grab your Sharpie!
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NEW NAME: Tru Hardware Raymond
Formerly: Raymond Pro Hardware & Building Supplies
CORRECT ADDRESS: 27 Broadway N.
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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 averages 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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Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.
Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!
Check it out here!
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