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Member Grows Locally
Castle Building Centres Group Ltd announced today a new member location in Ontario. Cottage Country Building Supplies is the newest Castle Building Centres location in the town of Carnarvon, approximately 20 minutes outside of Haliburton. The new location was an acquisition by the Emmerson family, who have been operating Emmerson Lumber since 1957.
"It gives me great pride to see our members experience growth and expansion through dedication, commitment and strong work ethic. We congratulate the Emmerson family; another fine example of how Castle’s business model of freedom, profitability, and unparalleled buying power is paving the way to continued growth and prosperity for our membership." Ken Jenkins, President Emmerson Lumber is well-known in Haliburton County for servicing local contractors, DIYers and cottage country folk with all their Lumber, Building Materials and Hardware needs. In addition, Emmerson Lumber also offers a wide selection of docks and equipment as well as a full service cottage and kitchen design team. Cottage Country Building Supplies will be managed by Ryan Emmerson who has worked alongside his dad, Kim, in the family business for the past 10 years. Ryan, who recently became a father himself, is excited about this new phase in his life.
"I feel very honoured to have been given the opportunity to expand Emmerson Lumber's growth. This really is a unique opportunity, in a key location, allowing us to bring our knowledge and expertise to an under serviced market." Ryan Emmerson, General Manager The family will now operate the new 3.5 acre location on Mirror Lake approximately 20 minutes away and will service the communities of Vankoughnet, Dorset and Minden. Cottage Country Building Supplies will offer the same comprehensive brand name home improvement product assortment as well as a team of knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Both locations will be virtually connected to enable shared inventory and account access between both locations.
"It’s been a long road but I feel extremely proud today and happy to keep the business under local ownership." Kim Emmerson, Owner An official grand opening celebration is being planned for late spring. Congratulations!
Central Region Castle member adds location As Castle Building Centres Group Ltd continues to reinforce their position as a dominant buying group in the industry by steadily adding new members in all regions of Canada, many of their members are growing locally, adding additional locations in nearby cities. The most recent is Alf Curtis Home Improvements, owned and operated by the Curtis family, who are getting set to open their third Castle location - this time in Belleville, Ontario. Alf Curtis, founder, first opened his small lumber and building materials store in Peterborough back in 1975; and a second location in Lindsay in 2005. "I have great pride as I continue to watch Castle members expand and prosper through their dedication, commitment and strong work ethic. We congratulate Alf Curtis Home Improvements on their new location and growth and wish them much success. Another example of Castle’s winning business model of freedom, profitability and unparalleled buying power in action."Ken Jenkins, President Alf Curtis Home Improvements is well-known in the Kawarthas for servicing local contractors, DIYers and cottage country bound shoppers with all their lumber, building materials and hardware needs. In addition, Alf Curtis is known for their incredible selection of brand name power tools and hardware, available in-store and through their eCommerce website where consumers can order product for pick up in-store or for delivery. Alf Curtis Belleville will be managed by new branch manager, Preston Collins, who has been with Alf Curtis for 10 years and has over 20 years of industry experience. "I’m excited with the prospect and challenge of starting up and managing the new Alf Curtis location. It’s a unique opportunity, in a key location, allowing us to bring to Belleville and Quinte West the excellent product selection and customer service that Alf Curtis is known for." Preston Collins, Branch Manager The Belleville location where a former competing retail hardware store operated is undergoing a complete renovation and redesign by the Curtis Family. The property is poised on 5 acres of land and will offer the same comprehensive brand name hardware assortment. The lumber and building materials yard will have 14,000 sq. ft of warehouse space which is set to open at the end of May with the retail store opening in early August. Preston and a team of knowledgeable and dedicated staff will be in place to assist the community of Belleville. "It’s always a great feeling to see one of my member locations expand to new markets. The dynamic and visionary management team at Alf Curtis is unstoppable and I wish the family continued success."Bruce Holman, Business Development Manager, Central Region An official grand opening celebration is set to take place in the coming months following the opening of the new retail store. Congratulations and welcome to the Castle family.
Cook Street Castle purchases competing local retail hardware store and lumberyard in Victoria, BC As you drive through the Greater Victoria area of British Columbia, you will notice the prominence of Castle Building Centres; and now there is yet another new Castle in town - Bay Street Castle Building Centre. This new location on Bay Street in Victoria was recently acquired and re-branded, transitioning to Castle from a competing banner. The new owners, Frank and Vicki Hagel, also own and operate the nearby Cook Street Castle Building Centre. When they saw the incredible opportunity to own this very strategically located retail store, they jumped at the prospect of opening their second Castle location. The new store is positioned to serve the needs of the Victoria and Esquimalt communities; as well as the downtown small business area and the flourishing condo/townhouse market of Greater Victoria. Cook Street Castle has been a strong contributor to their local economy for over 25 years and this acquisition will further support the community. |
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