WRLA Toolbox: June 4, 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

WIN your way to the 20th Annual Hardlines Conference!

Conference Pass | Travel & Accommodations | Young Leaders Panel | ORA Gala
One WRLA Retail and Associate Member will be selected
for more information contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org

 

Take Advantage of this Industry Gathering!
The WRLA Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with 700 booths and over 260 exhibiting companies. Year after year Exhibitor booths are sold out and with a wait list. Retailers in the lumber and home improvement industry from across Western Canada attend the Show for; the excellent deals, new products, renew old friendships, make new ones, and fantastic entertainment.

Each year we are pleased to offer you this opportunity to increase your company’s strategic position and become "top-of-mind" with retailers.  Each category guarantees the sponsor profile, recognition, and access to attending retailers.

*Deadline to Sponsor is June 12, 2015


 

HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
Please keep your reservation information confidential.  Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you.  If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com

For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel 

 

Tell them to visit the WRLA Career Opportunities Webpage!

Our members post their current opening for FREE, over a dozen positions are posted online right now!
Visit: http://www.wrla.org/careers/current-openings
 



The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org 

 
Industry News
The Top Three Management Practices that Enhance Your Organization's Productivity
Watch NOW!



We look at the top three management practices that can help your company increase productivity, based on an article by Bill Lee listing the 7 Management Principles in the May 2015 issue of Yardstick magazine which .Click here to read the full article.
 

Casselman Plywood, located near Ottawa in Casselman, ON.  The company is a well-established part of the local community for over 40 years. Owned and operated by the Lapointe family since 2013. Raymond Lapointe, himself a veteran of the building material industry having owned multiple LBM/Hardware stores under a different buying group banner, is pleased with his decision to have a fresh new Buying Group.


 As Raymond stated, "I like the Sexton Group because we share the same business philosophy". On behalf of the team at Sexton Group, we would like to wish Raymond, his daughter Julie, and their staff continued success and a bright future as they service the Ottawa valley region.

To view the media release CLICK HERE 

 

Elections of Directors:
On behalf of the TORBSA Group I am pleased to inform you that at our Annual Meeting of May 20th, 2015, Greg Drouillard of Target Building Materials Limited, has been newly elected as the President of TORBSA Limited for the year 2015.

The 2015 Board of Directors now includes; President Greg Drouillard of Target Building Materials Limited (Windsor, Ontario), Vice President Jim Holmes of Builders’ Supplies Limited (Toronto, Ontario), Vice President of Operations Len Hewson of Hewson Brothers Supply Limited (Brantford, Ontario), Secretary Steve Guglietti of Pro Con Building Supplies Ltd. (Brampton, Ontario), Past President Dante DiGiovanni of Blair Building Materials Inc. (Maple, Ontario), and Treasurer Blake Oldershaw of Oldershaw Building Supply Co. Ltd. (Chatham, Ontario). 

Visit: http://www.torbsa.com/news_14.asp for all TORBSA News

 

VAUGHAN, ON, June 2, 2015 – TIM-BR MART Group (TIM-BR MART) member, Watson TIMBER MART, with locations in Courtright and Wyoming, Ontario, celebrates 50 years in business this year. Much of the business’ long-term success, Watson TIMBER MART says, is due to the Group’s banner and buying support they’ve had as a member.

"The recognition we get with the TIMBER MART national banner, and the advantage of buying through the Group has allowed us to stay visible and competitive in our market – even with big box stores in the area," says part- owner, John Dobson. "TIM-BR MART’s banner and buying support has been integral to our success over the years."

CLICK HERE for the Full News Story

 
 
"Over the next few weeks, JELD-WEN, along with Spectrum HHI and their distributors will be communicating directly with our many dealer customers and will ensure that our collectivecustomer service to the industry remains at the highest level," said Dave Albert, Vice President and General Manager, Spectrum HHI Canada (Weiser®). 
 
Spectrum HHI will work with its distributor network to ensure that a consistent supply of Weiser® products will be shipped and available for dealers and consumers during this transition period.
 
Weiser®, a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative and high quality residential locksets has been serving the needs of its Canadian customers since 1904.
 
Weiser® products can be purchased at all major home improvement retail locations in Canada. 
 
About Spectrum Brands
HHI is a division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB). Spectrum Brands is a global, diversified consumer products company and a leading supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware and faucets, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, and personal insect repellents. Spectrum Brands had net sales of approximately $4.43 billion in fiscal 2014, employs over 13,500 employees worldwide and sells to the top 25 global retailers with products in more than one million stores. 

 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

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, AB

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

October 21 & 22, 2015
Hardlines Conference

Toronto, ON
www.hardlines.ca


To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER

TOPRING (Head Office)
1020 Boulevard Industriel
Granby, QC J2J 1A4
Phone: 450-375-1828
Phone Toll Free: 800-263-8677
Fax: 450-375-1408
Main Contact: Michele Ashton
(Manufacturer) compressed air accessories

 
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