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ABSDA Updates
The ABSDA Building Supply Expo took place in Halifax, March 22 & 23. A new venue provided a fresh tradeshow experience and sold out Evening Functions provided great comradery and networking opportunities for everyone in attendance. We encourage participants to take time to fill in the Expo Evaluation by clicking on the appropriate link below. Exhibitor Evaluation https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LFB7P2G Retailer Evaluation https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L3LBJX5 Non Attending Retailer Evaluation https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L3CKBT2 $2,500 Scholarships $1,500 Bursaries ABSDA Members can obtain an application by clicking on the link below. http://www.absda.ca/documents/apply/2017-scholarship-bursary-application58b5dd80b43db.pdf Application Deadline is April 14, 2017
Events Calendar April 2 - 4 April 3 & 4 April 5 & 6 April 7 May 25 July 6
Industry News
Home Hardware Stores Limited welcomed Dan Higgins as Cleaning Supplies and Commercial Sales & Marketing Product Manager recently. Dan joins the Home team from an extensive history in commercial maintenance and retail sales management. Formerly a commercial maintenance specialist and a retail sales manager, Dan will help Home Dealers to serve their commercial customers in every corner of the country. We are excited to welcome Dan Higgins onto our team of exceptional Product Managers at Home Hardware,” said Brian Straus, Group Merchandise Manager, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “With a proven track record, Dan will be able to assist our Dealers with the ability to provide commercial supplies and service to almost 1,100 communities across Canada.”
In front of more than 500 people, representing the Quebec’s Hardware and Building Materials Industry, Roland Boulanger & Cie Ltee. was awarded the prestigious Prix Patrimoine from the Quebec Hardware and Building Materials Association (AQMAT) at its annual Gala Reconnaissance in Quebec City this past February 18th. The award honours family tradition in the hardware and building materials industry, celebrating businesses where two or more generations work together. For the Boulanger Group, belonging to this exclusive club of third-generation family businesses is the perfect way to kick off its 75th year in business. Boulanger credits its success in large part to the unwavering loyalty its customers have demonstrated over the decades, beginning with its flagship product, mouldings. “For the last 75 years, everyone our team, whether their last name is Boulanger or not, has been living and breathing mouldings,” says Alexis Boulanger, the company’s current president. “Boulanger is really like one big family. We love our staff, we love our customers and we love our industry.”
Home Hardware Stores Limited is proud to be ranked among one of ‘Canada’s Best Managed Companies’ for the fifth consecutive year. Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of Canada’s leading business awards programs established in 1993 by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen’s School of Business. The award recognizes excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with a focus on strategy, execution and workplace culture. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies undergo a rigorous application process which awards the top applicants with this prestigious designation. Home Hardware will be presented with the award at the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Gala in Toronto, ON on April 19, 2017.
On February 24th in Grand Falls, NB, Drummond Building Supplies was awarded "Business of the Year". The business opened 40 years ago in 1976. They a customer base in a competitive market and accomplished sales increases every year. In 1981 Drummond Building Supplies was featured in the local journal named "UP FROM GROUND ZERO". The name really resonated with their entrance into the market. In 2000, Drummond Building Supplies introduced a Vendors Appreciation Night to recognize the various Manufacturers Representatives who called on them. "I wanted to express gratitude for the work they do" states Daniel Theriault. Some years they hosted over 50 people at this event. Daniel is proud of his staff and appreciates them like family.
Lowe’s Canada outlined in February its plans to grow the Ace brand by investing resources and by developing existing and potential dealer relationships across Canada. They are very pleased to announce that Saffer Retail has joined the Ace Canada team and will lead the marketing initiatives that will help grow the brand in Canada. Richard Hill, the Managing Partner for Saffer Retail, has been named Marketing Director, Ace Canada, and will lead the marketing team based in Ace Canada’s new Mississauga, Ontario, offices. With over 20 years’ experience, Hill has been leading the advertising and marketing campaigns of some of Canada’s best-known brands, including Home Hardware. “Our goal is to provide attractive product pricing, grow the product offering, and develop strong marketing programs to support dealer sales growth and profitability,” said Alain Brisebois, Executive Vice President, Operations Central Services and Affiliate Dealers, Lowe’s Canada. “We look forward to working with Richard and the Saffer team in growing the Ace dealer market in Canada.’’ Hill, along with Saffer Retail chairman Morris Saffer, are experts in retail marketing and bring a proven understanding of the Canadian home improvement industry. Saffer Retail has helped support the growth of independent retailers for over 40 years and has garnered multiple branding awards for their efforts.
Training & Upcoming Events
ABSDA is offering three Workshops in April. Seats are still Available
April 5 & 6 April 7
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