The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: November 15, 2012
What's Going On

Don't delay register today for your name badges and evening events!

If you are an Exhibitor CLICK HERE to Register NOW!

New Products - if you would like to put a NEW product in the display area, please complete your form and fax or email into the office. Forms can be found in the Exhibitor Guide by following this link www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-guide 

ExhibitorsClick here to read the Top 5 Rules & Regs - please pass on to all booth personnel

If you are a Retailer CLICK HERE to Register NOW for your name badges and evening events!   

Thank you!

 

LAST CHANCE to register for the Plumbing and Electrical with Bob Sutherland courses to be held in Winnipeg on November 22 & 23

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.wrla.org  

 

Welcome to the first episode of WRLA TV, a new video series to enhance our communication with our membership. Today Mark Kennedy, North American Lumber VP of Operations, shares the business benefits of using the WRLA's Mystery Shopper Program, and we reveal the new ways we're connecting with our members.
 
Industry News

Rona denies newspaper report that it has received takeover offer from Lowe's

MONTREAL - Rona has denied a newspaper report that it has received a takeover offer from Lowe's Companies or has held discussions with its U.S.-based rival.

"Rona has not received any proposal of any kind from Lowe's and there have been no discussions between the two companies on this subject," the Quebec-based company said Monday, days after Robert Dutton suddenly stepped down as CEO amid weak results, prompting some investors to urge the two sides to open talks.

 

RONA inc. the largest distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products in Canada, has announced that Mr. Robert Dutton is stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Corporation.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=197034&issueID=25614 to view the full article online.

 

In October, to further consolidate its leading position in building insulation, SOPREMA acquired 100% of the activities of CONVOY, a Canadian company specializing in insulation and roofing materials.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=197035&issueID=25614 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

Nov 22-23, 2012
WRLA Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Canad Inn, Winnipeg, MB
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses  

Nov 28 - 29, 2012
The Canadian Home Improvement Show
Toronto, ON
www.canadianhomeimprovementshow.com

January 23 - 25, 2013
2013 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase  
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org

February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show 

February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com  

March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca  

 

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates

Astute Power International (Head Office)
1 - 3400 Landmark Road
Burlington, ON L7M 1S8
Phone: 289-288-4130
Main Contacts: Mike Leslie, Dimtri Trikas, Manu Birla
www.astutepower.com
(Manufacturer) heaters

Magnum Forest Products Ltd. (Head Office)
4 - 691 Corydon Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0W4
Phone: 204-992-3560
Phone Toll Free: 888-992-3560
Fax: 204-992-3569
Main Contact: Mike Froese
mike.froese@magnumforestproducts.com
www.magnumforestproducts.com
(Wholesaler) (Distributor) SPF lumber

 

Page 102
Knot’s Lumber & Hardware
Correct Address:
Box 35
235 Railway Avenue
Treherne, MB R0G 2V0

 

Watch WRLA's latest video update!

 In this month's video: 

  • Ringers Telephone Mystery Shopping Program

  • Prairie Showcase 2013

  • Upcoming Plumbing & Electrical Workshops

Click here to watch our latest video

 
Association Publications
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.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=197031&issueID=25614 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
Epicor Software Corporation - Formerly Activant
All Weather Windows Ltd.