Castle Growth Continues in Ontario
 Castle Building Centres Group Ltd announced on
October 13th that Stoney Point Hardware Ltd has now opened its doors
to the local community as the newest Castle Building Centres location in Stoney
Point, ON.
"Castle was the pioneer in bringing a proven hardware solution to Canada. Independents who want a long-term hardware solution, profitability and the freedom to run their business their way, choose Castle time and time again. The decision for Stoney Point to join the group is yet another example of how Castle continues to attract a variety of successful Independents from competing buying groups." Ken Jenkins, President Stoney Point Hardware has been part of the local community since 1949. Founder, Rob Duquette, decided that the small lakeside town in Southwestern Ontario needed a dedicated hardware store. Rob, along with his knowledgeable staff, has been serving the growing home improvement market (including local contractors, DIY and walk-in customers) ever since. The decision to make the move to Castle was prompted by the need to be part of a buying group that offered a more extensive and flexible hardware solution that would address the store’s specific hardware requirements. "We wanted to be part of a banner that had an extensive and flexible hardware offering; and one that gives us the independence to sell the products that are right for our customers and the Stoney Point market."Rob Duquette, Owner, Stoney Point Hardware Ltd. Stoney Point Hardware has undergone re-branding to the community as Castle Building Centres and a grand opening is planned for next spring. "Like many Independents today, Stoney Point Hardware was seeking a buying group that is transparent with no surprises, offers them freedom of choice and cares about member prosperity. Stoney Point Hardware wasn’t getting what they needed and Castle had the solution.Bruce Holman, Business Development Manager, Central Region Castle welcomes Stoney Point Hardware to the Castle family.
CASTLE ANNOUNCES ANOTHER NEW MEMBER IN ATLANTIC CANADA Also in October, Burgeo Castle opened its doors to the local community as the newest Castle Building Centres location in the picturesque island town of Ramea located southwest of the coast of Newfoundland. "Castle continues to welcome diverse, independent entrepreneurs looking for a buying group that will offer them a long-term hardware solution, profitability and the freedom to run their business, their way. The decision for Burgeo Castle to join the group during this growth stage of their business is an indication that the Castle message is being heard and that our simple yet highly successful business model is working." Ken Jenkins, President Burgeo Castle, a retail store expansion originally founded back in 1977 by Earl and Mary Walters, has been taken over by their son, Craig. The business has been an integral part of the Ramea/Burgeo local community for many years. As with most Newfoundland small businesses, they began as a general store and over the years have grown and expanded their product offering. As the new Castle in town, Burgeo Castle will now offer customers the convenience of being able to purchase a complete line of hardware and building supplies right on the island. "I chose Castle because I knew I could grow this new segment of my market without compromising my existing product assortment. With Castle I could do what was best for my market and stay independent." Craig Walters, Owner, Burgeo Castle |
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