The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: September 19, 2013
What's Going On



What they're saying about WRLA classroom training...

"I will use what I learned to make my job more efficient and to give me more confidence in the future."

"Material was very well explained in a visual manner which made the concepts clear and understandable"

Online registration opening soon!

October 28 & 29 – Red Deer, AB – Manual Estimating – Estimating Fundamentals
October 30 & 31 – Red Deer, AB – Estimating for Residential Construction
November 1 – Red Deer, AB - Yard Foreman – Operations Manager
November 4 & 5 – Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Estimating Fundamentals
November 6 & 7 – Winnipeg, MB – Estimating for Residential Construction
November 8 – Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Advanced Estimating
November 25 – Winnipeg, MB – Plumbing with Bob Sutherland
November 26 – Winnipeg, MB –Electrical with Bob Sutherland

 


 January 22 – 24, 2014 Saskatoon, SK

• Exhibitor Contracts and booth payments are due by September 30, 2013

• All show information is available by following this link  http://www.wrla.org/prairie-home

• Coming Soon - Online Registration for badges and evening events!

 


You still have time to apply for the 2014 WRLA Scholarship!
Visit our website at
www.wrla.org for more information or APPLY below.



WRLA Scholarship Deadline:
October 4, 2013


2013/14 WRLA Bursaries & Scholarships Proudly Sponosored by:

D & D Lumbermart Ltd.
Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre
Holland Imports
NuvoIron
Cervus Equipment

All Weather Windows
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Cherry Insurance
Steel - Craft Door Products Ltd.

 

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Industry News




Please join us in congratulating Karen and Tom Clement on the Grand Opening of Mission Buiilding Supplies. 

For more information please visit:
www.missionbuildingsupplies.ca









 

For the fourth year in a row, Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has earned placement in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) in recognition of its sustainability initiatives. This year, Owens Corning was named the Industry Leader for the DJSI World Building Products component.

Composed of global sustainability leaders, the DJSI World Index is an elite listing of the world's largest companies based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=234371&issueID=25653 to view the full article online.

 

September 16th 2013 - Ontario continues to be a hot spot for new Castle member locations and this time they welcome a new member to the group servicing the Greater Toronto Area. Castle Building Centres Group is pleased to announce that The Lumber Guys are now part of the Castle group.

Click learn more for the complete Press Release

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Press_Release_-_Message_from_Ken_Jenkins_-_September_16th_-_The_Lumber_Guys.pdf to view the full article online.

 

Lafarge to donate $50,000 worth of aggregate for the 2013 Habitat Women Build campaign.

As part of its commitment to build better cities and communities, Lafarge Eastern Canada Inc., Canada's largest provider of material solutions to the construction industry, announced today it is joining the Habitat Women Build campaign in Toronto by donating 2500 tons of Lafarge aggregates, worth more than $50,000. The material will be used to build 6 new houses for Etobicoke families in need.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=234731&issueID=25653 to view the full article online.

 

In-store services like screen and glass repair, as well as blade sharpening and small engine repair, are likely already going strong this summer. Here are some ideas to keep customers coming in for services and repairs as the weather turns cold!

Click Learn more below to read September Tips from NRHA!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=234361&issueID=25653 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events


October 5 - 6, 2013
Chalifour Expo
Montreal, QC

October 5 - 7, 2013
TruServ Market
Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB

October 20 - 21, 2013
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK


To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates


2013-2014 WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide

Page 98
Rondeau Enterprises Ltd.
NEW EMAIL: rondeauenterprises@gmail.com

Page 119
EPAK Inc.
NEW ADDRESS: 55 Plymouth Road, Winnipeg, MB   R2X 2V5

Page 121
GENTEK Building Products
Kelowna, BC
NEW CONTACT: Joe Zucchi
joe_zucchi@gentek.ca

Page 127
Lafarge Canada Inc.
NEW CONTACT: Dan O’Farrell
dan.ofarrell@lafarge.com

Page 135
Shercom Industries
ADDRESS adjustment: Comp 9, Site 404, RR#4

 
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=234365&issueID=25653 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
iRecycle Inc.
Castle Building Centres