Sexton Group Ltd News

Suzanne Walsh Speaks at LBMX Event

Sexton Group Director of Business Development, Suzanne Walsh, was invited to speak at the 2024 LBMX Accelerate Executive Summit in Boston. She presented on the topic of Unleashing Creativity, with a focus on how we can utilize creativity and outside of the box thinking to accomplish great things in our careers and industry. It was a thought-provoking session for all, with great points around collaboration, confidence and developing our creative thinking as any other skill - through practice. Congratulations Suzanne on a great presentation!

New Partnership with Octo Purchasing Group

Sexton Group Ltd. is pleased to announce a new partnership with Octo Purchasing Group. This partnership, commencing January 1, 2025, unites two Canadian-founded entities dedicated to supporting their independent members through the robust industry relationships they have cultivated.Octo was founded in 1982 by six plumbing wholesalers in the province of Québec. Since then, they have grown into a group with over 70 members and 2,500 outlets located across Canada. They participate in various market segments with over 8 billion dollars in volume including plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, industrial, waterworks, pumps, industrial safety, fire protection, hardware, tools, electrical, seasonal, paint and retail. The group relies on over 448 suppliers and continues to grow. 

Sexton Group has been in the Canadian building supply industry since 1985, working for independent building material dealers, hardware retailers, specialty dealers, and manufactured structure specialists across the country as their trusted building materials buying group. Today, Sexton Group represents over 450 locations in every province and territory in Canada. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Sexton Group Ltd. to Octo Purchasing Group. As a strategically run, growing organization that is dedicated to its members, Sexton shares our commitment to excellence. Their partnership will undoubtedly strengthen our position and propel us toward even greater success together."- Frédéric Perrin, Executive Director, Octo Purchasing Group

“Today, I am proud to announce the partnership between Sexton Group and Octo.  We move ahead with this partnership with the success of our members at the forefront. I look forward to our new relationship and the strength it will bring both groups.” - Eric Palmer, President, Sexton Group Ltd. 

About Sexton Group Ltd
Sexton Group Ltd is a Canadian buying group for building materials, hardware, lumber and manufactured structures. We are a dedicated team of industry experts focused on our independent members' success. We negotiate strong, regionally competitive programs for all members coast-to-coast. We work for our members every day, so they can focus on what matters most – their business. We are committed to our 300 members, representing over 450 locations in every province and territory in Canada. Please contact Eric Palmer, call (204) 694-0269 or email palmer@sextongroup.com