The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: October 16, 2014
What's Going On


Plumbing and Electrical with Bob
Bob Sutherland will retire at the end of the year and will no longer take this traveling course to Western Canada. This is your last chance to attend Bob's unique and valuable hands on plumbing and electrical training program for those with novice and intermediate experience.
October 22 - Winnipeg, MB – Plumbing with Bob Sutherland
October 23 - Winnipeg, MB –Electrical with Bob Sutherland


Manual Estimating
October 20 & 21 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
October 22 & 23 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction

November 3 & 4 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
November 5 & 6 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction


Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
A one day course to focus on the principles to successfully operate a building center yard or warehouse. Learn the key principles of; professional leadership, efficient inventory management and logistics, customer service, staffing management, yard layout, equipment and safety elements. There is a recognition of the different yard sizes in the discussions and each participant will be challenged to create the steps necessary to move forward in their setting.
November 7 – Winnipeg, MB


 


Register Online Today for your Name badges & Event Tickets




~List of Events~

Wednesday Jan. 21, 2015 
 7:00PM  -  Opening Night at The WRLA Saloon

Thursday Jan. 22, 2015 
Opening Day of WRLA Buying Show 

12:00PM  -  Annual General Meeting
 7:00PM  -  WRLA's 125th Anniversary Celebration 
Featuring The Ken Arlen Orchestra

Friday Jan. 23, 2015 
Second day of WRLA Buying Show

10:45AM  -  Ladies Luncheon
11:45AM  -  NexGEN Luncheon
7:00PM  -  Closing Night Party Featuring Paul Brandt
11:00PM - WRLA After Party - FREE

For information on the 2015 Buying Show and Convention Events please visit www.wrla.org/buying-show
 
2015 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors

Platinum
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.

Diamond
PlyGem
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart Group

Gold
All Weather Windows
Epicor
Naylor Association Solutions
ProfitMaster Canada

Silver
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
Task Tools

Bronze
Alexandria Moulding
CanWel
Cherry Insurance 
DelRoc Industries
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Quikrete/Target Products
Seljax

 

Under 40 years of age and involved in the Building Supply Industry?

Come and join us for Lunch, Presentations, Round Table Discussions and 
Networking with Leaders in our Industry!



Join us at our Lunch Meeting in Calgary!
Friday January 23, 2015 |  11:45am - 1:00pm  | Tickets $10
 

Attention 2015 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitors 

Booth invoices are now PAST DUE.  If you have not received your booth invoice or have any questions, or if you wish to cancel, please email Caren at ckelly@wrla.org   

If you would like to pay your booth invoice via Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only), please contact Lannie in accounting at 800-661-0253 ext. 4 or lmertz@wrla.org.

All Exhibitor information is available by following this link www.wrla.org/exhibitors which includes the interactive floor plan.  If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste or type into your web-browser.

Online registration for name badges and evening event tickets are now available on the WRLA website.
 
Industry News

VAUGHAN, ON, October 14, 2014 – TIM-BR MART Group (TIM-BR MART), Canada’s leading buying group for Independents, strengthens their commercial arm with new member, Clare Interior Supplies Ltd. (Clare Interior Supplies). Clare Interior Supplies is a welcome addition to the Group’s commercial division and an integral part of the division’s growth plans.

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

 

NRHA Monthly Program Communication – October 2014

Your customers are always searching for ways to organize their lives and possessions better. Whether simply seeking to decrease clutter or organize items in the "junk" drawer, space is at a premium for most home owners. Use the following tips to make the most of your storage sales:

1.) Display assembled products.
2.) Keep current on style.
3.) Sell the basics.
4.) Use special orders.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=289796&issueID=36439 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
www.hardlines.ca

October 20 - 23, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
Leduc, AB

October 22 & 23, 2014
Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, MB

November 3 - 6, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
Winnipeg, MB

November 6 - 10, 2014
Sexton Member Conference
Nashville, Tennessee

November 7, 2014
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Winnipeg, MB
January 21 - 23, 2015
WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
www.wrla.org/buying-show

To learn more about upcoming events please visit www.wrla.org 
 
Member Updates

NEW RETAIL MEMBERS

Tyee Building Supplies Limited Partnership
405 - 3rd Avenue East
Prince Rupert, BC    V8J 1K7
Phone: 250 627-7011
Fax: 250-624-4139
Main Contact: Sharon Rothwell
(RONA)


 
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Check it out here!


 
iRecycle Inc.
Westman Steel Industries
Home Hardware Stores Ltd
Castle Building Centres