The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: February 4, 2016
What's Going On

WRLA Manual Estimating Level 1 & Level 2

Saskatoon Travelodge
February 22 – 25, 2016
 

The WRLA is proud to offer a great rebate program for our members to take advantage of.  There are three different types of rebates you may be eligible for:

WRLA Education Rebate Program
If you attend a WRLA Educational Course you may be eligible for a $100 rebate!

WRLA Operator Safety Rebate Program
If you take a Forklift Training course you may be eligible for a $50-$250 rebate!

WRLA Retailer Hotel Rebate

Retailers who attended the 2016 WRLA Buying Show may be eligible for a rebate
(must stay 3 nights)! 

Hotel Rebates from the 2016 Buying Show will be paid March 1st, 2016.

**Rebates must be received within 30 days of the event**

For more information on all our programs and rebates please visit our website:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses 

 



Back Row: Rob Hauser, Greg Chester, Joel Seibert, Gary Hamilton, Murray Finkbiner, Tom Bell, Ed Stol, Wendell Gillert, Andrew Reimer, Scott McKee, Mark Kuzma, Don Wygiera & Marc Palsson.

Seated:
Mark Westrum, Randy MacDonald & Rick Kurzac

For more information on the WRLA Board or Team
please visit the About Us page our website!
www.wrla.org/about-wrla


 
Industry News

- Transaction valued at C$3.2 billion (US$2.3 billion) --
- Transaction unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors
- Agreement is based on compelling strategic rationale for both companies
- Lowe's pledges important commitments to RONA's key Canadian stakeholders
- Lowe's to locate its Canadian head office in Boucherville, Quebec; Canadian operations to be headed by Sylvain Prud'homme, President of Lowe's Canada
- Acquisition accelerates Lowe's growth strategy in Canada

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) ("Lowe's" or the "Company") and RONA inc. (TSX: RON, RON.PR.A) ("RONA") announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Lowe's is expected to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of RONA for C$24 per share in cash, and all of the issued and outstanding preferred shares of RONA for C$20 per share in cash. The total transaction value is C$3.2 billion (US$2.3 billion) (the "Transaction"). The offer represents a premium of 104 percent to RONA's closing common share price on February 2, 2016 and a 38 percent premium to RONA's 52-week high of C$17.36. Together, Lowe's Canada and RONA stores will create Canada's leading home improvement retailer with 2015 pro forma revenues from Canadian operations of approximately C$5.6 billion. Excluding transaction and integration costs, we anticipate the Transaction will be accretive to Lowe's earnings in the first year following the close of the acquisition.

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

 

Shimau products bring Japanese innovation and organization to North American homes!

MISSISSAUGA, ON (January 19, 2016) – Panasonic Canada Inc. and Richelieu Hardware announced today an exclusive partnership to bring Panasonic engineered, manufactured, and branded Storage and Organization solutions to the North American market through close to 70,000 cabinet makers, designers and builders. Richelieu, the leading importer and distributor of specialty hardware for cabinet manufacturers, kitchen dealers and woodworkers has developed a North American market expertise in the Smart Living concept, the art of optimizing living spaces.

These Shimau solutions reflect the Japanese philosophy of an intelligent use of space and a place for everything in the home. By providing innovative space management systems that optimize accessibility and square footage, Panasonic is meeting the dynamic space-saving needs of today’s homeowner.

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

 
Calendar of Events

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

February 19 & 20, 2016 
Timbr Mart National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal

February 22 – 25, 2016
Manual Estimating Level 1 & 2  

Saskatoon, SK

February 25 - 27, 2016 
Orgill Spring Market
Orlando, Florida

March 2 & 3, 2016 
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton Coliseum
Moncton, NB

March 11 - 13, 2016
BSIA 2016 Westcoast Building & Hardware Innovative Products Show

March 14 – 17, 2016
Manual Estimating Level 1 &2 
Edmonton, AB

March 18, 2016
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations 
Edmonton, AB

May 4, 2016
WRLA NexGEN Networking Event

Westin Hotel
Calgary, AB

August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
10:00AM - 7:00PM

September 1,  2016 
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
Sundre, AB
11:00AM - 7:00PM


To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER

PRO FRAME Solutions Ltd. (Head Office)
3360 27 St. NE Unit 4
Calgary, AB   T1Y 5E2
Phone: 403-923-0099
Main Contact: Patrick Watson
(Manufacturer) pre-manufactured rough opening for interior doors. 


UPDATES

Page 105
BarrierTeck Inc.
New Address and Phone:
7123 Sparrow Drive
Leduc, AB   T9E 7L1
Phone: 780-612-7740

Page 118
Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
New Address and Contact Names:
15311 – 128 Avenue
Edmonton, AB   T5V 1A5
Rollie Shapka, Fred MacLeod, John Tooley

Page 133
Westman Steel Industries
New Contacts:
Travis Malikoske, Greg Gardenits

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

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

Check it out here!



 
EcoPoxy
Westman Steel Industries
Home Hardware Stores Ltd
Castle Building Centres
All Weather Windows Ltd.
Sexton Group Ltd.