The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: November 14, 2013
What's Going On
Don’t Delay, Register Today!
Plumbing and Electrical with Bob Sutherland, Winnipeg, MB
Plumbing (one day) November 25, 2013
Electrical (one day) November 26, 2013
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Gain product knowledge of the items sold to do-it-yourselfers.
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Get hands-on experience to explain do-it-yourself projects to customers.
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Increase selling confidence and learn to turn customer problems into solutions and increase sales.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
WRLA member rate: $289 per day *Register for one or both courses
($50 rebate per course) see online registration for details)
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2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show
January 22-24, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
For all Show Details and to Register Now!
Interactive Floorplan Now Available!
All information regarding the show can be found on our website at www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Opening Night Meet & Greet
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Tickets: $40
Mezzaine Level, Radisson Hotel
Proudly Sponsored by Castle
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Gala Evening
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Tickets: $65
TCU Place, 2nd Floor
Featuring: Alter Ego
Proudly Sponsored by Jeld-Wen
Friday January 24, 2014
Closing Night Party
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Tickets: $65
TCU Place, 2nd Floor
Featuring: Johnny Reid
Proudly Sponsored by Sexton Group Ltd.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
You will need to complete your 2014 Showcase registration before purchasing convention tickets.
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 WRLA Ladies Luncheon
Friday, January 24, 2014
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Da Vinci Room, Radisson Hotel
Tickets: $25
This year we are pleased to offer a wonderful selection of Food Stations, organized by returing favorite; Chef Trevor and his team of the Radisson Hotel. Should the food not be reason enough to join us, we're also very excited to taste some amazing wines that will accompany the individual dishes! This lunch will be one to remember, so please get your tickets before we sell out!
The WRLA encourages all women attending the 2014 Prairie Showcase to register for our Ladies luncehon!
CLICK HERE - Register Now!
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West Can Group and WRLA have been working together to provide excellent rates and services to WRLA Members and there family and friends. West Can Group is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company and has been involved in the long distance industry from the inception of the deregulation in the Canadian market.
Under the WRLA Long Distance Plan we offer; direct -dial long distance services throughout Canada, Inbound toll free service within Canada and from the USA, calling card services and Reservationless Conference calling.
CLICK HERE To Learn More about our Long Distance Savings
CLICK HERE to APPLY
West Can Group looks forward to our continued relationship with WRLA and serving its members!
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Stay tuned for upcoming Showcase Information and Tips!
WRLA T.V is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Annoucements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips
CLICK HERE for our Media Kit and more Information on how you can advertise on WRLA T.V!
CLICK HERE to Watch Now!
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Got News? Share it with us! And always watch for new videos and updates from the WRLA!
  
Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!
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Industry News
Award winning Saskatchewan Tire Recycler and Manufacturer increases capacity to meet needs of growing province and industry demands. As one of the oldest facilities of its kind in Canada – and as the only fully integrated tire recycler/manufacturer in Saskatchewan, now processing over 25 million pounds of tires annually – Shercom has helped create the booming Green Industry. To read the full story click learn more below.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/ABEX_Expansion_Press_Release.pdf to view the full article online.
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Try out the new Project Pro Training Series: NRHA's new project-based sales training program, Project PRO, is made up of sections that are approximately 20 minutes long and combine PlanItDIY.com project videos to teach employees how to sell a complete project – not just a few products. It provides valuable selling tips to teach associates how to complete common DIY projects and how to sell them. Modules explain how to deliver better customer service and increase transaction size.... Click Learn more below to find out how!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=242056&issueID=25661 to view the full article online.
Calendar of Events
November 25 & 26, 2013
Plumbing & Electrical Seminars with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, AB
January 22 - 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Prairieland Park - Saskatoon, Sk
ckelly@wrla.org
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
2013-2014 WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide
Page 119
NEW NAME: Falcon Equipment (formerly Excalibur Equipment)
NEW CONTACT: Gary Moore
NEW EMAIL: gary@falconequip.com
Toll Free Phone: 855-955-4266
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NEW RETAIL MEMBER
The LumberZone
111 Commerce Drive
Steinbach, MB R5G 1W6
Phone: 204-346-1633
Main Contact: Joel Hartung
info@thelumberzone.ca
www.thelumberzone.ca
(Retailer) (TIM-BR MART Group)
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER
Fleetman Consulting Inc. (Head Office)
2369 124B St.
Surrey, BC V4A 9X7
Phone: 604-614-3530
Fax: 604-531-6585
Main Contact: Scott McLeod
help@fleetmanconsulting.com
www.fleetmanconsulting.com
(Service Provider) (Distributor) Independent forklift fleet management & forklift procurement consulting services. Distributor of forklift parts & attachments for all makes. Distributor of warehouse equipment
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
BarrierTek Inc. (Head Office)
14966 - 114 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 4G4
Phone: 780-488-0005
Fax: 780-643-2464
Main Contact: Suzanne Crocker
info@barrierteck.com
www.barriertek.com
(Manufacturer) Fire retardant paint product to coat OSB and plywood.
Muratec-KDS Corporation (Head Office)
2026 W. Cortez St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 773-252-1314
Toll Free Phone: 877-430-7780
Fax: 773-252-1319
Main Contact: Kevin Carter
kdscorpna@hotmail.com
www.muratec-kds.jp/en/
(Manufacturer) Utility knives, blades, measuring tapes, scrapers, putty knives, scissors, and electronic measuring devices
Nuco Mat Kings (Head Office)
321 Supertest Road
Toronto, ON M3J 2M4
Phone: 416-514-0808
Toll Free Phone: 855-514-0808
Fax: 416-514-1497
Main Contact: Rhonda Uretsky
Rhonda@nucomatkings.ca
(Distributor) (Importer) (Wholesaler) bound and decorative area rugs, utility runners / mats, all season door mats, indoor/outdoor patio rugs, laminate and hardwood floor cleaner
Westrend Exteriors Inc. (Head Office)
18918 62B Avenue
Surrey, BC V3S 8S3
Phone: 604-802-5929
Toll Free Phone: 866-824-8587
Fax: 604-574-7780
Main Contact: Jeff Lisson
info@westrend.ca
www.westrend.ca
(Wholesaler) (Distributor) (Service Provider) factory prefinishing on composite and natural wood products, composite siding, trim, panels, shingles, interior mouldings, soffit vents, metal trim details, interior/exterior wood doors and flooring
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