WRLA Toolbox: February 26, 2015
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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's Going On

Did you attend the 2015 WRLA Buying Show?
If so we want to hear from you!

Please click on the correct link below
Exhibitor Survey
CLICK HERE

Retailer Survey
CLICK HERE

This survey will only take 5 minutes to complete, upon completion your name will be entered to WIN a Tablet!
Survey must be completed by March 13, 2015.
 

2016 WRLA Buying Show – HOTELS
The 2016 Buying Show Hotel registration link will go LIVE:
 March 5, 2015
*DO NOT call the hotels direct*
Use the online system located on our website: www.wrla.org

International Conference Services has been designated as the Official Housing Bureau for the 2016 WRLA Buying Show. The Official WRLA hotels were chosen for the numerous benefits they offer WRLA delegates and we request your assistance and support by booking your hotel accommodation at one of the Official WRLA hotels. Accommodation reserved outside the Official hotel room blocks exposes WRLA to financial penalties. Your loyalty and cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Benefits to book within the official WRLA 2016 housing block:
  • Official hotels are approved by the WRLA Board.
  • Greater networking opportunities exist in hotels inside the block.
  • Special reduced hotel rates and complimentary internet.
 


*UPDATE:
Retail Business Management Studies Program
WRLA Boardroom, Winnipeg, MB

*The following two modules have been confirmed.  Both these courses have been relocated to the WRLA Boardroom at 213 Notre Dame, 10th floor.   Register NOW at the link below.

March 12 & 13   Purchasing
March 16 & 17   Inventory Management

Manual Estimating

*Last minute spots in Edmonton still available, registration open till Sunday, March 1.
Edmonton, AB

March 2 & 3   Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
March 4 & 5   Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
March 6          Level 3 – Advanced Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
March 16 & 17   Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
March 18 & 19   Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
March 20            Level 3 – Advanced Estimating

 

Click on the link below to browse current Career Opportunities within our Industry!

Current Career Opportunities - CLICK HERE

WRLA is pleased to offer its members the opportunity to post their career opportunities on line for FREE! This service is free to members of the association but the ads can be viewed by anyone.  This is a FREE benefit of Membership!
Click Here to Submit a Career Listing
 
Industry News

A highlight of the evening at the 2015 ABSDA Annual Dinner featured the launch of ABSDA’s new logo. This version replaces the previous logo which was introduced in 1975. As we move forward, this new branding will be incorporated in all ABSDA promotional materials and publications, starting with the revised look, featured in this issue of our monthly newsletter.  


As part of the Brand Launch President Denis Melanson introduced the New Association Slogan:
Building a Better Industry Together

Click Here to see the New Branding Video

ABSDA will be launching other new initiatives over the next few months, including the 2015 ABSDA Summit. Watch for further details.
 
 
Quincaillerie Théoret Home Hardware and Surplus Malouin Home Hardware Honoured As Finalists 

Magasin Pierre Machabée Home Hardware Dealer-Owner, Audrey Machabée accepted the award, which honours family tradition in the hardware industry, celebrating businesses where two generations work together. Also honoured as finalists were Quincaillerie Théoret Home Hardware and Surplus Malouin Home Hardware. 

The gala event saw five hundred leaders in the hardware and building material industry gather to pay tribute to the talent, work and passion of their colleagues. AQMAT proudly kicked off its 75th year with this prestigious event!

Quotes: 

With 42 years in the business, my family is honored to receive this recognition from the AQMAT. We are proud to continue the traditional values passed down from generation to generation, including employee development, customer service and community involvement. We look forward to moving forward with new knowledge, ideas and marketing strategies.
-Audrey Machabée , Dealer-Owner, Magasin Pierre Machabée Home Hardware

On behalf of the Dealer-Owners at close to 1,100 Home Hardware stores across Canada, I’d like to congratulate Magasin Pierre Machabée Home Hardware on receiving this great honour from the industry. Audrey and her family demonstrate great leadership and are a true model for home improvement retailers everywhere
- Terry Davis, CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited

About Home Hardware Stores Limited 
Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners with annual retail sales of nearly $5.7 billion. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to 100,000 quality, brand name and private label products, a state-of-the-art distribution system and extensive marketing and training programs. Offering a mix of tradition and innovation, Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Best Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies and is committed to providing local communities with superior service and expert advice. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca.
 

The existing 6,000 square foot retail space which is currently under expansion sits on two hectares of land and is the site of a drive through warehouse totalling over 30,000 square feet. The business was acquired last year by entrepreneurs Amaury Sauer and Hélène Stichelbout who are excited about this new endeavour and the newly designed 10,000 square foot Castle branded store that will be completed by early spring. The retail store is staffed by over 25 employees and is a full service lumber, building materials and hardware operation with a complete service truck fleet to meet the needs of their growing customer base.

"Matériaux St Etienne is a great addition to the Québec network of Castle locations and we are proud to include this enthusiastic entrepreneur within our membership base." 
- Robert Legault; Business Development Manager; Québec & Northern New Brunswick

Castle welcomes Matériaux St Étienne to the Castle family.

ABOUT CASTLE BUILDING CENTRES GROUP LTD.
Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. is a Canadian member-owned, Lumber, Building Materials and Hardware buying group committed to the success of the independent. Our commitment is to drive this success to our over 290 member locations though Transparency, Freedom and Profitability. Our business model focuses on accountability to our membership, member freedom of choice, and a commitment to their success, growth and profitability through strategic partnerships with key vendor partners and a winning hardware distribution solution. 

 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS


March 27, 2015
Westcoast Building & Hardware Innovative Products Show
Cloverdale Fair Grounds
Surrey, BC
www.bsiabc.ca

April 19 - 20, 2015
Federated Co-op Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

April 11 - 13, 2015
TruServ Canada Spring  Market
RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB

April 18 - 21, 2015
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON

August 18, 2015
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks – Steinbach, MB

August 27-29, 2015
Orgill Fall Market
New Orleans

September 3, 2015
WRLA Calgary Classic
Sundre, MB

September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK

To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
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