The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

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

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2013 Post Showcase Survey RETAIL WINNER is...

Dean Possberg
Humboldt Home Hardware Building Centre
Humboldt , SK

Dean won TWO COMPLIMENTARY passes for all EVENTS at the WRLA Prairie Showcase in Saskatoon January 22, .23 & 24, 2014

2013 Post Showcase Survey EXHIBITOR WINNER is...

Westcon Precast
St. Albert, AB

Westcon Precast won 1 Free inside booth ($1100 value) at the WRLA Prairie Showcase in Saskatoon January 22, .23 & 24, 2014

Thank you to all members for your feedback!

 

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
• Retail Business Management Studies Program
• And one more thanks to our Show Sponsors

 

Manual Estimating and Yard Foreman courses are filling up quickly!

Take the next step in your Career!

CLICK HERE to Register for courses NOW!

*And for more information on Rebates 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

 
Industry News

About NRHA’s How-to Consumer Website, PlanItDIY.com

There are three main components behind successful home improvement projects—inspiration, tools to do the jobs, and skills to turn the inspiration into reality. Keeping those components in mind, independent home improvement retailers set out to give the popular how-to website PlanItDIY.com a fresh makeover.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=211076&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.

 
A SPECIALIST IN RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS, HE WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN CARRYING OUT RONA’S TRANSFORMATION PLAN

The Board of Directors of RONA inc. (TSX: RON, RON.PR.A), the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products in Canada, today announced the appointment of Robert Sawyer as President and CEO of RONA, effective in April 2013.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=211459&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.

 
Non-residential construction growth in Saskatchewan has been leading the country and other industries over the past decade, and that is not about to change - at least for the next couple of years.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=211460&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.

 
Spruce’s expanding reach warrants an increase in sales staff in its Canadian territory. Spruce Computer Systems is pleased to announce the expansion of its Canadian Division with the direct hire of two Regional Sales Managers well versed in the SpruceWare.NET software.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=211461&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.

 

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.

 

 

 
Calendar of Events

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=211079&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
iRecycle Inc.
RONA Revy Inc. “TruServ Canada”