Tough as Nails – Grand Prize Winner Revealed

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St. Thomas, ON, June 21, 2013 – The Tough as Nails (TAN) Contractor Tradeshow, which stopped in seven cities across Canada this year, offered contractors, renovators, builders and trades people the opportunity to learn about new products and network with fellow professionals. In addition, attendees from all seven shows were entered for a chance to win a 2013 Toyota Tundra.

Upon learning that he was the grand prize winner, McWhirter jumped for joy, "I’m in disbelief that I won. I have always loved attending the Home Hardware Building Centre Tough as Nails Contractor Show. As a local contractor it is a great environment to connect with suppliers to learn about new products and useful ideas. I certainly didn’t expect to win a new Toyota Tundra pickup truck for attending an event that also benefits my work."

Representatives from Home Hardware and Toyota were on-hand to congratulate Jason on his win, including Bruce White, Vice-President, Merchandise & Marketing, Lumber & Building Materials, Home Hardware Stores Limited and Greg Dyson, Area Manager, Toyota Canada Inc.

"On behalf of the Dealer-Owners of close to 1,100 Home Hardware stores across Canada, I would like to congratulate Jason on being the recipient of a 2013 Toyota Tundra vehicle and thank all our local contractors for the dedicated work they do in the community," said Bruce White, Vice-President, Merchandise & Marketing - Lumber & Building Materials, Home Hardware Stores Limited. "We strive to continue to be a trusted source for contractors in our communities by providing superior service and quality products at competitive prices. The Tough as Nails Contractor Shows allow us to reinforce the many ways in which we work to be the building centre location of choice for contractors."

Home Hardware unveiled the winner at a Contractor Appreciation BBQ hosted by Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture Store on June 21.

About Home Hardware Stores Limited
100% Canadian owned and operated, Home Hardware Stores Limited has a presence in every Canadian province and territory and is the country’s largest independent, Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative. Founded on January 1, 1964 by 122 independent hardware Dealers, the cooperative now includes close to 1,100 stores, under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners, with annual collective retail sales of more than $5 billion. Home Hardware’s independent Dealer-Owners, recognized by the North American Retail Hardware Association as Canada’s best-trained Dealer group, have access to 100,000 quality brand name and private label products, a world-class distribution system and draw upon the power of Home Hardware’s network to provide their local communities with top quality products and services at competitive prices.

For more information, please contact:
• Lauren Poplak, NATIONAL Public Relations at 416-848-1378 or lpoplak@national.ca.
• Rob Wallace, Public Relations and Promotional Events Manager, Home Hardware Stores Limited at 519-664-4710 or rob.wallace@homehardware.ca.