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2018 WRLA Buying Show & Convention is open!
 
   

2018 WRLA Buying Show & Convention is open!

 Welcome to all exhibitors, retailers, members, and guests! The 2018 WRLA Buying Show & Convention is now open and buzzing with activity. 

 
There is still time to buy your tickets to the hottest show in Calgary! You don't want to miss one of the largest industry shows in Canada. Registration is open throughout the show, so members can join the show until Friday afternoon. 
 
Registration Desk is open at BMO Centre: 
Thursday January 18: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday January 19: 7:00 am - 2:30 pm 
 
 NEW this year is the WRLA Stage Featuring Guest Speakers, New Product Demos, and Product Knowledge Sessions. 
 
Closing Night Party - tickets still available!
7:00PM - 11:00PM | Hyatt Regency Ballroom

Join us for an action-packed evening as we celebrate the past, present, and future of the LBM Industry! Enjoy cocktails and a delicious buffet meal as we recognize our 2017 Industry Achievement Recipient and wrap-up another great show! Don't miss Las Vegas's favorite party band, The Ken Arlen Orchestra! Commonly found playing the Vegas Strip, this 12-piece band will perform a custom show just for our "Back to the Future" evening!

(TICKET PRICE $60 + GST per person) 
Includes: Complimentary Beverage, Buffet Meal and Entertainment
 
Liz Kovach, WRLA President, Mark Westrum, WRLA Board Chair, Don Wygiera, WRLA Board Member, open the buying show with the Calgary Stampede Princesses 
Crowds gather to enter the buying show  
 
NEW Retailer Incentive at the 2018 WRLA Buying Show
 
   
On now! Get rewarded for spending your dollars! WRLA Retail Members can be entered to win amazing prizes! Swing by the WRLA booth (#300) with your signed purchase order (PO) to redeem your prize ballots. The more purchasing you do, the more chances you will have to win!
 
Register your employees for WRLA’s SPRING 2018 education courses!
 
   
All courses are taught by Stan Burkholder – highly recognized Industry Instructor and this year’s WRLA Industry Achievement Recipient. The following courses are being offered in Regina, Winnipeg, and Red Deer: - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages (Level 1) - Estimating for Residential Construction (Level 2) - Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
 
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Calendar of Events
WRLA Events Calendar:
 
January 17 – 19, 2018
WRLA Buying Show & Convention - on NOW
Buying Show - BMO Centre | Jan. 18 & 19, 2018 
AGM - BMO Centre | Hall D | 2:00PM | January 18, 2018 
Closing Night - Hyatt Regency | Jan. 19, 2018 
Plus much more!
 
 
2018 WRLA Spring Education Courses:

Manual Estimating LEVEL 1 
Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
Regina, SK | February 5 – 6, 2018 
Winnipeg, MB | April 23 – 24, 2018
Red Deer, AB | April 30 – May 1, 2018

Manual Estimating LEVEL 2
Estimating for Residential Construction
Regina, SK | February 7 – 8
Winnipeg, MB | April 25 – 26
Red Deer, AB | May 2 – May 3

Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Regina, SK | February 9
Winnipeg, MB | April 27
Red Deer, AB | May 4
 
To Register, contact: Wynne Au, WRLA Member Services

 
Member Benefits
Have you read the 2018 Show edition of the Yardstick? Check it out Now!
 
   
Your digital edition of the Yardstick - Issue 6, the Buying Show edition is available now! Read about the 2017 Industry Achievement Award recipient Stan Burkholder and much more industry news. To read these and many more great articles, click on the link below.
 
Industry News
Stone wool manufacturer ROXUL Inc. is now ROCKWOOL in North America
ROXUL is now ROCKWOOL in North America. Effective January 1st, the company officially adopted the name of its global parent company: ROCKWOOL--the world’s largest manufacturer of stone wool products. Now, with a truly unified global presence, ROCKWOOL plans to build on its 80-year history by leveraging its broad portfolio of capabilities to enrich modern living by releasing the natural power of stone. The rebrand to ROCKWOOL applies to all segments and product lines of the company’s North American stone wool insulation business--residential, commercial, roofing, OEM (core solutions) and technical insulation (industrial, marine & offshore). North American customers and consumers will see the ROCKWOOL rebrand supported throughout 2018 with increased presence, promotional efforts and communications.
 
 
   
Orgill Names New District Manager for Western Canada
Orgill, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Colin Carey, who previously served as an Orgill sales representative in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, to the position of District Manager for Western Canada. In his new position, Colin will be supporting Orgill’s customers throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
 
 
 

 

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