The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: December 19, 2013
What's Going On

WRLA Office will be Closed:
Monday December 23th ~ 4:00pm - Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 ~ 8:00am
From everyone at the WRLA office we wish you a safe and happy holiday!
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2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show
January 22-24, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
For all Show Details and to Register Now!
Interactive Floorplan Now Available!
All information regarding the show can be found on our website at www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase
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Going to the 2014 WRLA Prairie Showcase?
Join us for our first NexGEN Networking Session!

This program will be for the Next Generation; designed by the Next Generation.
When:
Friday, January 24, 2014
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
(Last day of the 2014 Prairie Showcase)
Where:
Prairieland Park
Help yourself to our Buffet and join us in Breakout Room #5 - Hall A
Watch for NexGEN Signage!
Help the WRLA develop a program where you can become engaged and create relationships with other professionals and leaders in the Western Canadian Building Supply Industry.
For Details and to REGISTER NOW - CLICK HERE
Having trouble? Paste this URL into your browser http://www.cvent.com/d/k4qkr1

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Our Association’s Greatest Honour - Watch now to find out who the 43rd WRLA Annual Industry Achievement Award Recipient is!

WRLA T.V is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Annoucements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips
CLICK HERE for our Media Kit and to find out how you can advertise on WRLA T.V!
CLICK HERE to Watch Now!
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Submission Deadline - EXTENDED to January 7, 2014 
Click for your "PALLET SPECIAL" Form - click here
"It is no secret that one of the key components to our shows success is the show specials. These "specials" drive attendance to the show and to your booths. Each year we hear of exhibitors having record sales and they attribute that to their specials." - WRLA Inc.
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Give your company and product a boost!
Enter your new product in the New Product Showcase Crystal Awards
For Details and Form CLICK HERE
*Only those companies exhibiting at the WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show are eligible to enter the New Product Showcase Awards.
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Platinum Sponsors
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond Sponsors
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart
Gold Sponsors
All Weather Windows
EPICOR
Home Hardware Stores Limited
iRecycle
Lancashire Distribution
RONA
Taiga
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver Sponsors
All Fab Building Components
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.
Naylor Publishing
Bronze Sponsors
Alexandria Moulding
Alliance Door
CanWel Building Materials Division
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Duchesne et Fils ltee
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Harris Rebar
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
National Forrest Products
Olfa
Quikrete/Taget Products
Resisto
Seljax
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Kiah Hildebrand – Canadian Lumber Timbr-Mart – Winkler, MB
in commemoration of Ed Smith, formerly of Smith's Lumber Yards
Alisha McEwan - McMunn & Yates – Brandon, MB
in commemoration of Brian Smith of McMunn & Yates
Aidan Crawford - King Marketing Ltd, - Richmond, BC
in commemoration of the late Bill Bowie of Arctic Inland Building Supplies
Drake Cornell - Westrum Lumber Ltd. – Rouleau, SK
in commemoration of Dwight Dixon of Chatterson Lumber
Miranda A. Halladay - Creative Door Services – Saskatoon, SK
in commemoration of Terry Silverson of Security Building Supplies
Kyle Stratechuk - Simpson Strong-Tie Canada Ltd. - Maple Ridge, BC
in commemoration of Larry Wagner formerly of North American Lumber
Samantha Allegro – Johns Manville – Winnipeg, MB
in commemoration of the late Bob Mondy of The Sexton Group
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Got News? Share it with us! And always watch for new videos and updates from the WRLA!
Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!
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Industry News
CertainTeed Gypsum is broadening its Easi-Lite™ lightweight gypsum board product line with the addition of a fire-resistant option. Up to 30 percent lighter than standard 5/8-inch Type X board, the 5/8-inch Easi-Lite™ 30 features a specially formulated core with a 30-minute fire rating for walls in residential and commercial applications. Easi-Lite 30 can also be used in interior ceilings and is also easier to transport, lift, carry and install, reducing muscle strain and fatigue.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=246856&issueID=32894 to view the full article online.
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President Ken Jenkins released this industry announcement today. Castle welcomes Lockwood Castle Building Centre located one hour west of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario. "This new member location reinforces Castle’s strategic advantage of supporting a business platform that delivers Independent’s maximum value while eliminating risk, liability or investment. We welcome Lockwood Building Centre to our family." Ken Jenkins; President. For the full news story click on learn more below.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Castle_-New_Member_Announcement.pdf to view the full article online.
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December 12, 2013 (London, ON) — Beginning in January 2014, it will be even easier for Chalifour customers to order wholesale building materials, paint, plumbing, electrical, power tools and hardware products online, with the launch of Chalifour’s new Electronic Catalogue (ECAT). Click on learn more below for the full News Release.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/TimbrMart_catelogue_announcement.pdf to view the full article online.
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This Holiday Season, Develop a Plan for Crowd Control The bustle of the holiday buying season means more customers will likely be coming through your doors. To ensure the safety and security of your store during the busy holiday season, having the proper crowd control procedures in place is vital. Click Learn more below to find out how!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=246661&issueID=32894 to view the full article online.
Calendar of Events
January 22 - 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Prairieland Park - Saskatoon, Sk
ckelly@wrla.org
January 22, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Opening Night Meet & Greet
Radisson Hotel - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
January 23, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Gala Evening
TCU Place - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
January 24, 2014
WRLA Prairie Showcase
Closing Night Party
TCU Place - Saskatoon, Sk
kristas@wrla.org
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Circle Graphics / Forge Products (Head Office)
#1 – 17530 – 56A Avenue
Surrey, BC V3S 1G3
Phone: 604-576-6084
Fax: 604-576-6036
Main Contact: Mike Boram
Mike.boram@forgeproducts.ca
www.forgeproducts.ca
(Wholesaler) (Distributor) (Importer) hand and diamond tools, gate and fencing accessories
Hampton Lumber Sales (Head Office)
13091 Vanier Place
Suite 368
Richmond, BC V6V 2J1
Phone: 604-377-7294
Fax: 604-232-5401
Main Contact: Dino Zanni
dinozanni@hamptonaffiliates.com
www.hamptonaffiliates.com
(Manufacturer) (Distributor) OSB, lumber and panel products
Melnor Inc. (Head Office)
22A - 1064 Queen Street West
Port Credit, ON L5H 4K3
Phone: 540-722-5600
Toll Free Phone: 877-283-0697
Fax: 540-723-6483
Main Contact: Dave Evans
info@melnor.com
www.melnor.com
(Manufacturer) hose end watering products, garden cutting tools
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