LBMAO eNews

Lumber and Building Materials Association of Ontario

GOVERNMENT WATCH
For the latest up-to-date news on current government-reported indicators such as CPI, retail trade, wholesale trade and leading indicators, please visit the LBMAO website under "latest news" for all the details.

 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS & SEMINARS
For more information on courses and outlines, please visit our website or call Charmaine Burke, LBMAO office - toll free (888) 365-2626.

Visit http://www.lbmao.on.ca/Page.asp?PageID=122&ContentID=683 to view the full article online.

 
Date: February 10 & 11, 2011, Toronto Congress Centre, North Building. Online registration will close at midnight January 21, 2011.

Visit http://www.canadianhomeimprovementshow.com/ to view the full article online.

 
Date: Thursday February 17, 2011
Location: Haliburton Forest
Cost: $35 (per driver) plus cost of renting snowmobile if needed.
Further information will be available soon.
 
WHAT'S NEW

Are you interested in a QUICK way to "target" LBM retailers in Ontario?

As a Supplier Member, you can fax blast your specials and announcements by using this service. Each Supplier Member is allowed one free fax blast a year. Contact the LBMAO office at (888) 365-2626 for further details.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
One of the most influential independent publications in the retail marketplace, Retail Info Systems News, has just issued their annual Software LeaderBoard report for 2010.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134475&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 
Burlington Merchandising & Fixtures Inc. (BMF) has entered into an agreement with Rockford, Illinois- based Southern Imperial Inc. to distribute its complete line of hooks, sign holders and merchandising accessories in Canada.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134477&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 
A long-distance courtship between Castle Building Centres Group in Canada and Memphis-based hardware wholesaler Orgill has finally been consummated

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134478&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 

High performance fasteners for the construction, building products, industrial, manufacturing industries and DIY markets have introduced the evolutionary and revolutionary new #7 Point Spiral Self-Drilling Screws.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134479&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 
In December, window and door manufacturer JELD-WEN celebrated seven years of sponsoring Canadian winter sports.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134480&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 



Owens Corning, manufacturers of PINK FIBERGLAS insulation and other energy-saving products, is pleased to announce the launch of its EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS insulation with PureFiber Technology in Canada.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134481&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 
If you’re replacing the locksets in your home in 2011, break away from tradition!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=134521&issueID=24008 to view the full article online.

 
National Forest Products Ltd.
Alexandria Moulding
Sexton Group Ltd.
Thermo-Cell Industries Ltd.
TIM-BR-Mart Ltd