The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: January 28, 2016
What's Going On
Mark your Calendar for the 2017 WRLA Buying Show
BMO Centre - Calgary, AB
January 18-20, 2017
Thank you to our 2016 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors!
~ Platinum ~
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.
~ Diamond ~
Regal Ideas
TIMBER MART
~ Gold ~
All Weather Windows
Ply Gem / Mitten par by Ply Gem
Naylor Association Solutions
ACCEO
~ Silver ~
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
~ Bronze ~
Alexandria Moulding
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Irwin Tools - Newell Rubbermaid
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
Novik
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Target Products
Seljax
Ziad Hadyeh of All-Fab Building Components!
Ziad has won a $500 VISA Gift Card for taking a selfie/group shot and uploading it using our hashtag #2016WRLARockTheShow
We asked members to capture their favorite booths at the show, or share their memorable moments from one of the convention events, and we are thrilled with the feedback we received!
Stay tuned for our next Twitter Contest!
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WRLA Manual Estimating Level 1 & Level 2
Saskatoon Travelodge
February 22 – 25, 2016
Industry News
The company expands its selection of solutions used by the municipal, public, and parapublic sectors MONTREAL, Jan. 21, 2016 /CNW/ - ACCEO Solutions Inc. (ACCEO), a Canadian leader in IT and business and financial solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Groupe Techna Inc. (GTechna) and its subsidiary, GTechna USA. GTechna develops automation systems for parking management, law enforcement, and regulatory activities for police, managers of parking facilities, and public works departments in North America, including Mexico, in Australia, and in Malaysia. ACCEO's product offering is backed up by a key team of experts and a suite of applications based on Web and mobile technology and integrated into a number of its own solutions. As part of a shift toward digital court processes, ACCEO aims to extend its municipal services to other sectors, such as justice. The acquisition of GTechna is an important step forward in the field of law enforcement and public safety. "We're very proud to welcome GTechna and its employees to ACCEO. In addition to rounding out our range of solutions for the municipal sphere, the company gives us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to new market sectors in both Quebec and elsewhere in North America. Meanwhile, GTechna's clientele will continue to enjoy the same high standard of service as always," says Gilles Létourneau, president and chief executive officer of ACCEO.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=358784&issueID=45679 to view the full article online.
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Shimau products bring Japanese innovation and organization to North American homes! MISSISSAUGA, ON (January 19, 2016) – Panasonic Canada Inc. and Richelieu Hardware announced today an exclusive partnership to bring Panasonic engineered, manufactured, and branded Storage and Organization solutions to the North American market through close to 70,000 cabinet makers, designers and builders. Richelieu, the leading importer and distributor of specialty hardware for cabinet manufacturers, kitchen dealers and woodworkers has developed a North American market expertise in the Smart Living concept, the art of optimizing living spaces. These Shimau solutions reflect the Japanese philosophy of an intelligent use of space and a place for everything in the home. By providing innovative space management systems that optimize accessibility and square footage, Panasonic is meeting the dynamic space-saving needs of today’s homeowner.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Richelieu_Press_Release_Panasonic.pdf to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
Timbr Mart National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal
February 22 – 25, 2016
Manual Estimating Level 1 & 2
Saskatoon, SK
February 25 - 27, 2016
Orgill Spring Market
Orlando, Florida
March 2 & 3, 2016
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton Coliseum
Moncton, NB
March 11 - 13, 2016
BSIA 2016 Westcoast Building & Hardware Innovative Products Show
March 14 – 17, 2016
Manual Estimating Level 1 &2
Edmonton, AB
March 18, 2016
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations
Edmonton, AB
May 4, 2016
WRLA NexGEN Networking Event
Westin Hotel
Calgary, AB
August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
10:00AM - 7:00PM
September 1, 2016
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament Sundre, AB
11:00AM - 7:00PM
To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
PRO FRAME Solutions Ltd. (Head Office)
3360 27 St. NE Unit 4
Calgary, AB T1Y 5E2
Phone: 403-923-0099
Main Contact: Patrick Watson
(Manufacturer) pre-manufactured rough opening for interior doors.
UPDATES
Page 105
BarrierTeck Inc.
New Address and Phone:
7123 Sparrow Drive
Leduc, AB T9E 7L1
Phone: 780-612-7740
Page 118
Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
New Address and Contact Names:
15311 – 128 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5V 1A5
Rollie Shapka, Fred MacLeod, John Tooley
Page 133
Westman Steel Industries
New Contacts:
Travis Malikoske, Greg Gardenits
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