The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: February 20, 2014
What's Going On


See the best moments of the 2014 Showcase on WRLA TV!



WRLA T.V is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry! 
Breaking News | Industry Annoucements | Highlights from Industry Events |  AdvertisingNew Products Helpful Tips

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Online registration is now open for
WRLA Manual Estimating

Go to www.wrla.org to read course details!

Leduc, Alberta - Register Now
April 7 & 8  Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
April 9 & 10  Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
April 11  Level 3: Advanced Estimating

Winnipeg, Manitoba - Register Now
April 14 & 15  Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
April 16 & 17  Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction

Course and Travel Rebates available!
CLICK HERE

Hear what they're saying about these valuable courses...

"Stan’s way of estimating is unbelievable; it really is simple and very accurate."

"A great course! I look forward to using my knowledge"

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


 


  We're planning our Spring Events Now - Don't miss out, send us your contact information!



And don't miss the discussions on Linkedin - Join the WRLA NexGEN Group

For more information on the NexGEN Program visit
www.wrla.org/nexgen
 
or contact Krista Scherpenzeel toll free at 1-800-661-0253 or kristas@wrla.org
 

 


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Industry News
This month the NRHA in partnership with the WRLA offers you tips on Ways to Market your stores pricing to your advantage, plus Four great tips for selling storage and organization.

Click Learn more below to here these great tips!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=254388&issueID=32903 to view the full article online.

 
This time in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Yorkton is a growing city located in the south eastern part of the province, and is considered one of the fastest growing areas in Saskatchewan.

President, Ken Jenkins commented "Castle is proud to see one of our own members experience this kind of growth and wish them great success. Castle is very pleased with our growth in the Western region and we are strategically positioned for continued growth in 2014, adding additional member locations as the year progresses."

Click learn more below for the full news story.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Press_Release_-_Message_from_Ken_Jenkins_-_February_18_2014-__New_Member_Announcement.pdf to view the full article online.

 

The latest updates to Weyerhaeuser's technology solutions for LBM dealers—NextPhase Site Solutions and Stellar software—will allow even more lumberyards to take advantage of inventory and manufacturing optimization.
 
To NextPhase Site Solutions, which combines Trus Joist products, services, software, and fabrication equipment to optimize component manufacturing, Weyerhaeuser has added a fourth saw option, EasyPack. This new saw is an ideal entry-point into manufacturing optimization and inventory control for smaller, single-location yards.
 
The latest version of Stellar software, which provides cut optimization and inventory management to LBM dealers, extends the tool's benefits to all Trus Joist stocking dealers. Previously used primarily by NextPhase participants, Stellar software can now grow with the dealer, from creating an optimized shipping list and jobsite cutting instructions to manual cutting instructions for dealer personnel to instructions for automated cutting equipment as part of the NextPhase program.

 
Calendar of Events


February 21 - 22, 2014
TIM-BR Mart Show
Congress Centre - Toronto, ON

February 27 - March 1, 2014
Orgill National Show
Orlando, FL

Stay tuned for WRLA Srping Education Course Calendar!

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

 
Member Updates

NEW RETAIL MEMBERS

Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
8188 Manitoba Street
Vancouver, BC    V5X 3A2
Phone: 604-321-6171
Fax: 604-321-6177
Email: info@senwestern.com
Main Contact: Enoch Deer
www.senwestern.com
(Retailer) (TIM-BR MART)

VCI Building Supplies & Hardware
P.O. Box 290
501 Grant St.
Vonda, SK    S0K 4N0
Phone: 306-258-4700
Fax: 306-258-4667
Email: hr@clpmfg.com
Main Contact: Ron Bussiere
(Retailer) (Sexton)

 
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=254390&issueID=32903 to view the full article online.

 
WRLA Videos


Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.

Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!

Check it out here!


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