The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: December 20, 2012
What's Going On
*WRLA Office will be CLOSED: Decemeber 21st - January 1st*
Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday January 2nd, 2013
Tell us how you plan to spend the holidays! Is there anything exciting happening at home or at work? We want to hear about it!
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From all of us here at the WRLA we wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
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Online Registration closes in 21 days!
If you don't want to wait in line - register NOW!
CLICK HERE to Register NOW for your name badges and evening events!
New Products - if you would like to put a NEW product in the display area, please complete your form and fax or email into the office. Forms can be found in the Exhibitor Guide by following this link:
www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-guide
Thank you!
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The Board of Directors extends this special invitation to all Retail, Associate and Affiliate members to attend the Annual General Meeting and take advantage of the opportunity to voice your opinions and ask questions.
Enjoy a FREE Lunch, network with other members and enter to win $500 just for showing up!
There will be an election for two (2) new board members - For those members unable to attend the AGM but would still like to have their voice heard, we have attached a Proxy Vote application. This proxy will allow another qualified member to vote on your behalf.
Proxy Vote Application- Printable
REGISTER NOW!
12:00 - 1:00 pm on Thursday January 24th, 2013
Terrace Room, 2nd Floor, Prairieland Park
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Keep your employees on their toes!
Take advantage or our In-Store Program...
Have your store shopped once in the spring and once in the fall of 2013. You don’t pay until your receive your report and it's ONLY $99 per mystery shop!
SIGN UP NOW
REVIEW SAMPLE REPORT
Or take advantage of our RINGERS Mystery Shopper Program... where instead of an instore visit they will contact the store via a phone call. CLICK HERE for more information!
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Industry News
At the recent Chalifour Canada Expo, Tim Urquhart, President and CEO of TIM-BR MART Group, was pleased to unveil their new Charter to an audience of Dealers and attending store staff. Clearly outlining the organization’s vision, mission and values, the TIM-BR MART Group Charter is a unifying decision-making guide for their employees and marks the Group’s renewed, focused enthusiasm for serving their Canada-wide network of Independent Dealers.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=200869&issueID=25619 to view the full article online.
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Novabrik is a patented mortarless brick siding system. The high-strength concrete bricks overlap and interlock to create a strong, water-resistant brick veneer.
Click on the video to watch now! Or CLICK HERE to see all our videos!
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CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, announced today its intention to form a joint venture with Bailey Metal Products Limited (BMP) of Concord, Ont., to manufacture suspended ceiling grid in Canada and the United States. Bailey Metal Products Limited is Canada's largest lightweight steel framing manufacturer and a leading provider of drywall trims and accessories.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=200866&issueID=25619 to view the full article online.
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PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the North American architectural coatings business of AkzoNobel, N.V., Amsterdam, in a deal valued at $1.05 billion. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in early second quarter 2013, subject to regulatory approvals.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=200870&issueID=25619 to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
January 23 - 25, 2013
2013 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org
February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show
February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com
March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
Roxblock Hardscapes (Associate Head Office)
3621 8 Ave. N.
Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C8
Phone: 403-328-3330
Toll Free: 888-616-4769
Fax: 403-328-6686
Main Contact: Aric Pavan
aric@roxcanada.com
www.roxblock.com
(Manufacturer) (Distributor) concrete products – retaining and garden walls, patio stones, patio slabs, lawn edging
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Watch WRLA's latest video update!![](https://www.naylornetwork.com/WRL/assets/wrla%20video%20still%20sm.jpg)
In this month's video:
- WRLA Expands it's Training Platform
- Prairie Showcase 2013 Registration
- Results of WRLA's Strategic Planning
Click here to watch our latest video
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