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WRLA Toolbox: December 4, 2014What's Going On
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It's Retailers Choice!
Who better to choose than those that sell the product and interact with Booth Personal? *The criteria for a new product is based on functionality quality/durability, flexibility, aesthetics/style and innovation and must be new since the 2014 show (new packaging does not qualify). CLICK HERE for the New Products Form
or Check out our Exhibitors Guide on our website at www.wrla.org/buying-show
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Ryan Meyer - Westminster Industries - Chilliwack, BC in commemoration of Rod Walbauer of Rockwood Lumber
Connor Krammer -Hauser Home Hardware – Camrose, AB
in commemoration of the late Arthur Mihalcheon of Steel-Craft Doors Austen Zhang - Big Dog Lumber Co. Ltd. – Calgary, AB
in commemoration of Bill Scott of All Weather Windows Eldon Breitkreuz - McMunn & Yates – Yorkton, SK
in commemoration of the late Mark Tracey of North American Lumber Kaitlyn Reimer - All-Fab Building Components Inc. – Dugald, MB
in commemoration of the late Don Chase of Don Chase Merchandise Services Kyle Bergen - Newton Enterprises - RONA Portage la Prairie - Elm Creek, MB
in commemoration of Dave Thorogood of Totem Taylor Leonzio - Sexton Group - La Salle, MB
in commemoration of the late Bert Bowler of Builder's Choice |
Industry News
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GBPDC has made the difficult decision to sell and or liquidate their Canadian Distribution Operations.
Their goal is for the process to be completed by December 31, 2014. Therefore Guardian will not be participating in any future contract negotiations. They will also be liquidating product in their warehouses. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Guardian_12-_2_14.pdf to view the full article online. |
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TIM-BR MART Group announced today that it will close it's distribution centres in Victoriaville and Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec and consolidate the distribution centres' inventory and services into the Group's London, Ontario and St. Nicolas, Quebec facilities. The consolidation will take approximately four months to complete and result in increased operational effeciencies and cost reductions for Chalifour Canada, TIM-BR MART Group's hardware and building distributor. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/TIM-BR_MART_Group_Consolidates_Into_London_and_St_Nicolas_-_November_26,_2014_EN.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Home Hardware Stores Limited is proud to announce that Walter J. Hachborn, Co-Founder of Home Hardware Stores Limited will be inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame on May 4, 2015 at a ceremony in Toronto. Established in 1979, the Canadian Business Hall of Fame celebrates the exceptional achievements of Canada's most distinguished business leaders both past and present. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=297781&issueID=36446 to view the full article online. |
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"We are pleased to report that effective January 1st, 2015, Champion Canada International ULC is joining Sexton Group Ltd", stated Steve Buckle, President, "Champion Canada is the largest manufacturer of modular homes in Canada. They operate five plants in Canada and it is these five plants that are joining the group." The plants are located in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Estevan, Kelowna and Penticton. Estevan, Lethbridge and Winfield operate under the name SRI Homes and the Medicine Hat and Penticton plants operate as Moduline Industries. Champion Canada International ULC will be one of Sexton Group’s largest purchasing members of building materials and is a welcome addition to the group. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=298139&issueID=36446 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 21 - 23, 2015
WRLA Buying Show Calgary, AB
To Register for the 2015 Buying Show or to Purchase Tickets to the evening events please visit: www.wrla.org/buying-show |
Member Updates
NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Summit Home Centre
Box 1290
10701 - 20th Avenue
Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0
Phone: 403-562-8282
Fax: 403-562-8696
Main Contact: Blair Painter
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
Sunshine Coast Home Building Center
P.O. Box 1700
5644 Whart Road
Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0
Phone: 604-885-5818
Fax: 604-885-4865
Main Contact: Bob Knight
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
Terrace Home Hardware Building Centre
3207 Munroe St.
Terrace, BC V8G 3B3
Phone: 250-635-6273
Fax: 250-635-5093
Main Contact: Ernie Froese
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER
HUB International (Head Office)
Unit B2 - 1150 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P4
Phone: 204-984-9463
Fax: 204-984-9460
Main Contact: Dennis Petaski
(SERVICE PROVIDER) Insurance and Consulting
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