The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: November 21, 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!

 

Guest rooms are still available at the following hotels:

  • Sandman Hotels
  • Saskatoon Inn
  • Travelodge
  • Country Inn and Suites

For the complete hotel summary with contact information, visit our show website or CLICK HERE 

 

2013 PRAIRIE SHOWCASE SPONSORS

 Platinum  $20,000
Tourism & City of Saskatoon
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.

Diamond  $10,000
Taiga

Gold  $5,000
All Weather Windows
Durabuilt Windows & Doors
Epicor
Home Hardware Stores Limited
Lancashire Distribution
Owens Corning
Ply Gem
TIM-BR Mart

Silver  $2,500
All Fab Building Components
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Creative Door
Naylor Publishing
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.

Bronze  $1,000
Alliance Door
CanWelBroadleaf
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Duchesne et Fils ltee
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Harris Rebar
Mitten Inc.
Morneau Shepell
Resisto

Convention Club  $500
Alexandria Moulding
National Concrete Accessories
NUVO Iron
OGC Inc.
ProfitMaster
Seljax

 

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

The new mobile app provides Castle customers with Castle Building Centre information at the touch of a screen. The app features a store locator, detailed Castle location specific information, mapping and Request-a-Quote capabilities.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=197817&issueID=25615 to view the full article online.

 

Shaping up to be the best year on record!

November 20, 2012 - Mississauga, ON-  As we enter into our 50th anniversary year, Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. is pleased to welcome yet another new independent member. Cardston Pro Hardware is the newest Castle location to join the over 35 new members in 2012 and our growing dealer network of over 290 retail, commercial and specialty dealers. Castle continues have an epic year for growth and member success, further securing our position as one of the most successful independent buying groups in the country. Welcome to the Castle family

Cardston Pro Hardware - Cardston, AB

Heritage Hardware and Farm Supply Ltd. O/A Cardston Pro Hardware has been doing business on Main Street in Cardston AB, for over 25 years. This new Castle member is a well-known local business specializing in retail hardware and building materials to the do-it-yourselfer as well as a local network of professional contractors. As a new Castle location, Cardston Pro Hardware will continue to supply all types of hardware and building supplies. This will include a full line of hand & power tools, window and door hardware, paint, plumbing, electrical as well as lawn and garden supplies. Cardston Pro Hardware is managed by owner-operator Jeff Bevans who is looking forward to working with Castle’s comprehensive vendor network. Cardston Pro Hardware is planning to expand their retail footprint to a larger facility in 2013 in an effort to help better serve new and existing LBM customers.

For more information please contact: Jennifer Mercieca Director of Communications Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. jmercieca@castle.ca  

 
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

Fox Creek Home Hardware Building Centre
P.O. Box 840
53 First Avenue
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0
Contact: Randy and Heather McKinnon
Phone: 780-622-3101
Fax: 780-622-3138
Email: foxcreekhhbc@hotmail.com  
(Retailer) (HOME HARDWARE)

 

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NEW NAME: General Lumber & Electric
Morden, MB
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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=197412&issueID=25615 to view the full article online.

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