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ABSDA Updates
2017 ABSDA Building Supply Expo 2017 Expo Schedule “Welcome Reception” Pier 21 Trade Show Halifax Exhibition Centre Daily Noon Luncheon Halifax Exhibition Centre Cafeteria “ABSDA Annual Dinner” Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre Opening Reception 6:00 - 6:30 pm Thursday, March 23 Trade Show Halifax Exhibition Centre Daily Noon Luncheon Halifax Exhibition Centre Cafeteria
2017 Expo Registration Link Click on the link below to register on-line for Expo Badges and Functions.
Hotel Reservation Links for Expo Delta Halifax/Delta Barrington
Any Exhibitors who have received an email from SGS Events are advised this is not an ABSDA Sanctioned supplier for the 2017 ABSDA Building Supply Expo. If you are looking to rent tradeshow accessories we suggest you contact Legault Companies, ABSDA's Official Show decorator.
$2,500 Scholarships $1,500 Bursaries ABSDA Members can obtain an application by clicking on the link below. http://www.absda.ca/cms/uploads/file/2017%20Scholarship-Bursary%20Application.pdf Application Deadline is April 14, 2017
On Saturday, February 18th, ABSDA Past President John Ward passed away at the age of 83. John served the Association from 1983 until his retirement in 1998. ABSDA extends our sincere sympathy to John's family and friends. We have included a link to his obituary which appeared in the Monday, February 20th edition of the Moncton Times-Transcript. http://obituaries.telegraphjournal.com/book-of-memories/2846828/john-ward/obituary.php
Events Calendar March 1 – 5 March 22 & 23 April 2 - 4 April 3 & 4 April 5 & 6 April 7
Industry News
Lowe’s Canada announced that it is investing resources to support and grow the entire independent retailer network and to further leverage the Ace dealer support program. The company plans on enhancing dealer growth by fostering marketing support, growing the Ace product offering, and providing even more attractive product pricing. “Our goal is to support Ace dealer sales growth and profitability by establishing a dynamic dealer support program that offers our dealers a better share in their markets,” said Alain Brisebois, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Dealers. “We strongly believe in independent retailers, a key vector for our growth. Within this context, investing in Ace programs will ensure a successful longer term outcome.” After a detailed and complete business review that included customers, products, programs and facilities, a decision has been reached to integrate the Ace Canada distribution and business centres into existing Lowe’s Canada facilities. This decision will allow Ace dealers to benefit from lower cost of goods and to connect to Lowe’s Canada retail intelligence. The integration of operations will result in the closing of the Winnipeg, Manitoba distribution centre and head office and the Kitchener, Ontario distribution centre, which will be completed in the company’s fourth quarter this year. Moving forward, Ace head office functions in Winnipeg will relocate to the Lowe’s Canada regional office in Mississauga, Ontario. The existing distribution network in Calgary, Alberta and in Boucherville, Quebec, as well as the Lowe's Canada head office in Boucherville, will be leveraged to continue serving Ace dealers previously served in Winnipeg and Kitchener. Lowe’s Canada will make every effort to ensure a smooth transition with resources that actively support employees, dealers, vendors and customers. The company will ensure all dealers continue to be served throughout the transition from the Winnipeg distribution centre until the end of August and the Kitchener distribution centre until late fall. Lowe’s Canada will also continue to recruit and grow the Ace dealer network across the country. Dave Warren, Vice President Atlantic Canada for Goodfellow Inc. is pleased to announce that John Ethelston has joined the Moncton Team as Building Materials Outside Sales Representative. Over the past 18 months, Orgill, Inc. has invested significantly in its Canadian distribution network and infrastructure to provide greater service and flexibility to its growing customer base throughout the country.
Truefoam Limited is pleased to welcome Doreen Vienneau as their newest Sales Representative. With 23 years in our industry, Doreen brings with her a wealth of experience that is certain to be a benefit to Truefoam and their customers. They would like to take this opportunity to invite you to drop by their booth at the ABSDA show to reacquaint yourself with her. Training & Upcoming Events
ABSDA is offering three Workshops in April:
April 5 & 6 This course will give you the tools and training to help give better customer service in the estimating of building materials for house, roof and metal sheathing projects. It details and explains the processes required to become better at: understanding your customer, visualizing and breaking down building projects, understanding component and products use and calculations including waste considerations. April 7 This seminar is designed to provide a clearer understanding of what it takes to manage one of your most important assets – the YARD! Not only will your foreman return with a better understanding of his or her position and how it relates to the ultimate success of the total business, but your foreman will have firm ideas and methods ready for immediate implementation.
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