The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: September 20, 2012
What's Going On
Exhibitor contracts and invoices have been sent out. Complete and sign your Exhibitor Contract and return as soon as possible to ensure your booth reservation - if you have already emailed or faxed - thanks
All Show information can be found by following this link
Invoices are due upon receipt in order to reserve your booth.
If you wish to cancel your booth, please email Caren - I need your request in writing in order to cancel the invoice.
Online registration for your name badges and evening events will be available by October 12 on the Prairie Showcase website.
All exhibitor information can be found by following this link
Thank you!
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Inform your employees on how to grow within our industry, get them started by registering for one of our many fall courses!
Don't know what's available? It's so easy all you have to do is click the link below to view our calendar, and simply click on the course to Register Today!
EDUCATION CALENDAR- CLICK HERE
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Scholarship application deadline: Friday, October 5
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Industry News
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 17, 2012- Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today it has formally withdrawn its non-binding proposal dated July 8, 2012 to the Board of Directors of RONA Inc. (TSX: RON) ("RONA") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of RONA for C$14.50 in cash per share. Lowe's has repeatedly attempted to engage the Board of Directors of RONA with respect to its proposal in order to conduct confirmatory due diligence and move forward with a friendly, negotiated transaction.
Lowe's continues to believe that a combination of Lowe's and RONA makes business sense and would create significant value for all stakeholders. It is unfortunate that the RONA Board of Directors did not recognize the important economic and commercial benefits of this proposal for its stakeholders and for Canada. Lowe's remains committed to the Canadian market and will continue delivering outstanding home improvement products and services to its Canadian customers.
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RONA inc. (TSX: RON, RON.PR.A), the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, announces that it has created Our Dealers: PR1ORITY – a new team dedicated to servicing close to 600 bannered affiliated dealers across Canada. The new team’s objective is consistent with RONA’s strategy of proximity; bringing service closer to its customers.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=190744&issueID=25606 to view the full article online.
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Orgill plans to host meetings with Canadian manufacturers at an upcoming vendor conference in Toronto on October 17th. Orgill is the world’s largest and fastest growing hardware distributor, and is quickly establishing a presence as a hardlines solutions partner in Canada. "We want to provide a convenient venue at which Canada’s world-class Home Improvement manufacturers can learn how to become a part of Orgill’s world-wide supply chain." says Ron Beal, President and CEO of Orgill.
The event will include senior members of the company’s merchandising team, including Ken Post, Chief Merchandising Officer, Delores Coble, VP of Merchandising, and Mike Ferrell, VP of Lumber and Building Materials, who are looking to meet with Canadian-based manufacturers to add to Orgill’s product offering.
For more information about Orgill or the upcoming event, CLICK HERE
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![](https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/thumbnails/Castle_Golf200.jpg) Mississauga, ON- The Club at North Halton played host to the 2012 Castle Building Centres Group Supplier Appreciation Golf Tournament. The tourney was held on Monday September 10th 2012 at one of the finest private golf courses in Ontario which ranks #67 of the Top 100 Golf Courses by Ontario Golf Magazine. Over 144 participants enjoyed a perfect day on the picturesque course, enjoying a fun-filled afternoon and the opportunity to donate to a worthy cause.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=190740&issueID=25606 to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
September 20 - 22, 2012
RONA 2013 Spring Market
Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
www.rona.ca
Sept 23 - 25, 2012
Home Hardware Market
St. Jacobs, ON
September 29 - October 1, 2012
TRUSERV Fall National Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg
www.truserv.ca
October 27 - 28, 2012
Chalifour National Buying Expo
Place Bonaventure, Montreal, PQ
www.chalifourcanda.com
November 2 - 6, 2012
Sexton Member Conference
New Orleans, LA
Contact: callak@sextongroup.com
November 28 - 29, 2012
Canadian Home Improvement Show
Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, Toronto, ON
www.canadianhomeimprovementshow.com
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
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Olfa North America (Head Office)
Correct Email for Craig Smallwood
smallwoodc@worldkitchen.com
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