The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: February 21, 2013
What's Going On

Congratulations! We have just completed the 2013 Prairie Showcase & Convention.

The Show Committee depends on your feedback to plan our next buying show and convention.

EXHIBITOR: 2013 Survey
Complete this survey by March 1st, 2013 and your name will be entered to win 1 Free inside booth - value of over $1100 for the 2014 Show!

RETAILER: 2013 Survey
Complete this survey by March 1st, 2013 and your name will be entered to win TWO complete 2014 Showcase Convention Packages. (This package includes two tickets to all 2014 Showcase convention events, with a total value of over $350) 

Thank you for your participation!

 

Maybe your company comes to our show every 2nd year, or perhaps the weather didn't permit a trip to Saskatoon this past January... either way if you didn't come this year let us know why!  We need your feedback, help us to help you!

CLICK HERE  to complete our short survey!

 

Stay current with what's happening in your industry by watching WRLA's monthly video update.
In this month's video:

• Highlights from the 2013 Prairie Showcase
• Now Available: Retail Business Management Studies Program

 

 

Online registration is now open for Manual Estimating and Yard Foreman courses.
Don’t miss the boat and register your people NOW.
Rebates available!

CLICK HERE to Register for courses NOW!

And for more information on Rebates CLICK HERE

 

Retail Business Management Studies Program
February 26 – March 14, 2013 in Winnipeg, MB

STORE MANAGERS * ASSISTANT MANAGERS * SUPERVISORS * PURCHASERS * MARKETERS * WAREHOUSE MANAGERS
This program is designed specifically for the lumber and building materials industry

Online registration now open- CLICK HERE

 

• Reduce equipment, product and facility damages 
• Reduce workers compensation claims and premiums
• Increase productivity 
• Improve maintenance condition of equipment
• Enhance employee morale and company safety culture

NEW expanded WRLA Member Rate Program! 

CLICK HERE to read more and to view new rates for 2013

 

The WRLA team will be heading to Calgary in the early spring to negotiate hotel and venue contracts. If you have any questions or have some suggestions for us please let us know now as we want to provide all our members with the best locations and rates possible. Send your emails to ckelly@wrla.org

When our negotiations are complete we will share all the details with our members! Thanks for your patience!

 
Industry News

Shave minutes - even hours - off your construction, repair, or renovation job. FEIN's MultiMaster is the most versatile oscillating multi-tool on the market!  You can saw, sand, scrape, cut, trim, polish, and sharpen with one tool.

 

 

Grow the green in your business by going with the greenest decking composite the market has to offer! TerraDeck by Nature's Composites is made with recycled milk jugs and wheat straw - Plus, it's better-looking, and more durable than the competition.

 

 

 
Dealers have a real opportunity to drive sales when they can help customers complete their home improvement projects. WRLA, through its partnership with the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), has a new training program called Project Pro to train your staff on the basics of selling the most common repair and maintenance projects.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=207634&issueID=25628 to view the full article online.

 
Rich Huisman is joining the TIM-BR MART Group as National Director of Sales, effective March 11, 2013. In his new role, Huisman will lead the TIM-BR MART Group Sales Team, developing and implementing strategies and plans to grow their business.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=207639&issueID=25628 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

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  

April 7 - 8, 2013
Federated Coop Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK

April 13 - 15. 2013
TruServ Canada Spring Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg
www.truserv.ca

April 14 - 16, 2013
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 
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=207638&issueID=25628 to view the full article online.

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