The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: May 23, 2013
What's Going On


This is your opportunity to meet and network with your Board and welcome our 2 newest Directors:

Marc Palsson - RONA Home Building Centre - Gimli, MB
&
Tom Bell - Jeni's Hardware - La Salle, MB

Dinner is June 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Regina, SK - Restaurant TBA

For more information please contact Krista by Friday May 31st, 2013

 Email: kristas@wrla.org  
Phone: 204- 953-1692

 

Featured in this Video:

  • NRHA Canada Training and Online Education
  • Product Knowledge Training
  • Loss Prevention Courses
  • Project Sales Modules

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The WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide will be updated and distributed to WRLA members in July 2013. 

WRLA Member enquiry?
Contact Susan at the WRLA office at 800-661-0253 ext. 0 or slabossiere@wrla.org


 
Industry News
McMunn & Yates Building Supplies, the Dauphin-based independent lumber and hardware store that has provided a Manitoba-owned retail presence in small-town Manitoba since the early '70s, has agreed to acquire most of the assets of the struggling McDiarmid Lumber Ltd.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=219727&issueID=25641 to view the full article online.

 

CertainTeed has started off the year with a number of new industry honors that showcase achievements in gypsum product innovation, sustainability and environmental stewardship. Architectural Record, Walls & Ceilings and Green Builder magazines are among the highly regarded organizations bestowing the newest honors, which acknowledge leadership in cutting-edge building materials.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=219724&issueID=25641 to view the full article online.

 
Castle’s Quebec Region enjoys continued growth.
The Quebec region continues to be a hot-spot as Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. welcomes yet another new member location. New to the Castle banner is Probex Building Supplies (2013) located in Roxboro, QC on the Island of Montreal. The location was founded 35 years ago and specializes in quality lumber products and building materials.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Castle.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Understanding the components of the most common DIY projects and how to sell a customer an entire project—instead of just specific products—can make a big impact on your store’s sales. To arm store associates with this skill, NRHA has developed the brand new project-based sales training program, Project PRO.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=219562&issueID=25641 to view the full article online.

 
GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, announces the production of high-density polyisocyanurate (ISO) cover boards, which can be used as a protective layer over boardstock insulation or as a recover over an existing roofing system. These cover boards offer superior roof protection from foot traffic, storms, and hail, while also offering the benefit of being easy to install due to their light weight.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=219738&issueID=25641 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

June 18-20, 2013
Castle Buying Expo
Saskatoon, SK

August 20, 2013
WRLA Terry Yates Annual Golf Tournament
Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Steinbach, MB

August 22 - 24, 2013
Orgill Market
Boston, MA 

September 5, 2013
WRLA Calgary Classic Annual Golf Tournament
Sundre Golf Course, Sundre, AB

September 11, 2013
WRLA Kenosee Annual Golf Tournament

Kenosee Golf Club, Kenosee, SK

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=219565&issueID=25641 to view the full article online.

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