TIMBER MART Hosts Tenth Annual National Buying Show

With over 1,000 dealers and vendors in attendance, TIMBER MART hosted its tenth annual national buying show at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal, Que. The show served as the backdrop for a number of new offerings from the buying group, including TIMBER MART’s new proprietary cabinetry and vanity line as well as the growing assortment of building materials offered by TIMBER MART’s LBM distribution centres.

“Now in its tenth year, our show has evolved into a true buying show that is focused on providing our members with exclusive buys as well as valuable networking and learning opportunities,” said Bernie Owens, president & CEO of TIMBER MART. “From our new proprietary cabinetry and and vanity line, Mosaic, to the assortment of sought-after building materials offered out of our DCs, to member-exclusive buys and networking events, our show offers our members more value today than it ever has.”

Over 209 vendor booths filled the 60,000-square-foot show floor which featured a wide range of show displays and attractions, including TIMBER MART’s Store on the Floor which held merchandised displays of more than 2,000 SKUs of building materials and hardlines products. At the centre of the floor, the TIMBER MART area encompassed hubs for all of TIMBER MART’s services and programs, including: TIMBER MART LBM Distribution, TIMBER MART Essentials, dealer marketing, merchandising and banner support.

On Thursday, February 13, TIMBER MART hosted a national dealer meeting, where members were not only kept abreast of the group’s activities but also where dealers and vendors were presented with awards for their excellence in marketing, sales, customer service and/or operations. Shortly thereafter, the group hosted educational sessions on TIMBER MART’s marketing and merchandising programs and lastly, a welcome reception at 6 p.m. The winning TIMBER MART members and vendors were honoured once again with a networking and recognition reception.

About TIMBER MART
Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the largest national member-owned buying group in Canada for the true independent entrepreneur. With hundreds of independent building-material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers located in every province across the country, TIMBER MART provides its extensive dealer network with a menu of competitive buying programs, comprehensive marketing services and personalized support to drive independent-business success. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca and www.timbermartmember.ca.