Welcome to the ToolBox, your portal to WRLA member news and information within the LBM market.
We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.
NexGEN is excited to partner with Can-Cell Industries and King Marketing for our first event in Edmonton! All WRLA members are welcome to participate in a member tour, private presentation and Networking night.
NexGEN Event - Thursday, October 8th, 2015
3:30pm
Operation Tour of Can-Cell Industries
Hosted by Jim Roach
4:30pm
Presentation: "Your Entrance is Your Exit" - How to leave a lasting Impression
by Paul Crawford of King Marketing
6:00pm
Networking & Cocktails at Shanks Sports Grill
IT'S FREE - You just need to register by contacting Krista at kristas@wrla.org
Reserve a seat while you still can!
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Classroom courses are being offered in Winnipeg, Saskatoon & Calgary
ONLINE Registration is now open at www.wrla.org
*See our Calendar of Events below for course dates
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Contracts and Booth Invoices have been sent out!
Please note booth numbers have changed, but your location remains the same.
Retail Participants
Online Show Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets - OPEN: September 30, 2015
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HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
Hotel Scamming is an issue will ALL major conventions and events worldwide, it is the latest form of cyber crime and while a number of companies have been prosecuted in the USA it is still a major concern for us and all WRLA members planning to attend the 2016 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22. Please keep your reservation information confidential. Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you. If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com
For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel
Thank you to our 2016 WRLA Buying Show Sponsors!
~ Platinum ~
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.
~ Diamond ~
Regal Ideas
Timbr 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
LAST WEEK TO APPLY!
Scholarship DEADLINE: October 2, 2015
*Bursary submission date has passed.

The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org
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"Every component of the promotion plan worked together to increase local awareness for our store," says Hélène Ouellet, owner of Matériaux G. Ouellet in Baie-de-Sables, Que. who gave away a Polaris off-road vehicle last week. "We’re very pleased with the notoriety our store received through the contest and look forward to participating in more TIMBER MART marketing programs in the future."
 "The contest attracted a lot of attention to our store which increased foot traffic and contributed to our sales throughout the summer months," says Brian Bowers owner of Pleasant Supplies TIMBER MART in Yarmouth, N.S., who gave away a Polaris vehicle this month. "This is one of many marketing initiatives we’ve taken advantage of as a member that has had a great return on investment."
"We’re glad to see the contest has been successful in increasing local brand awareness and consumer traffic for our members on a national scope," says Jon Irwin, TIM-BR MART Group’s vice president of Retail Services. "We want our members to feel supported and empowered by the national TIMBER MART banner and marketing programs – and this contest is one of the many opportunities we offer that helps them build their local brand and be successful. Congratulations to our winners and to our member locations who’ve awarded prizes across the country this month."
2015 TIMBER MART Off-road Vehicle Contest Winners:
Kevin Nightingale – Summerland Builders Mart, Summerland, B.C.
Norman Crumb – Anola Building Supply, Anola, Man.
Tyler Mateev – Porcupine Hardware, South Porcupine, Ont.
Doug Greer – Washago TIMBER MART, Washago, Ont.
Alain Normand – Frenette & Frères TIMBER MART, Portneuf, Que.
Aurelien Lebreux – Matériaux G. Ouellet TIMBER MART, Baie-de-Sables, Que.
Harlan Doak – TNT Insulation & Building Supplies, Keswick Ridge, N.B.
Paul Foote – Pleasant Supplies TIMBER MART, Yarmouth, N.S.
About TIM-BR MART Group
In operation since 1967, the TIM-BR MART Group is Canada’s buying group of choice for independents. It is a member-owned organization serving building material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers. TIM-BR MART Group exists to help Canadian entrepreneurs involved in the sale of building materials and hardware be more profitable. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca.
 Mr. Denis Fraser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodfellow Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Harold Sheepwash, as Vice President, Sales and Marketing effective September 1st, 2015.
As Vice President, Industrial and Manufactured Wood Products since 2009 at Goodfellow Inc., Mr. Sheepwash will continue in his new role sharing the sound skills that he acquired over his 40 years in wood and construction material sales, including 16 years at Goodfellow Inc. In addition to leading the sales team in Delson, Mr. Sheepwash will serve as the national coordinator for Sales and Marketing.
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 Mr. Denis Fraser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodfellow Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christian Levasseur, as Vice President, Procurement, effective September 21, 2015.
Mr. Levasseur will be responsible for all procurement for Delson and its coordination for the entire company. In his new role, he brings his training and experience in supply management. With more than 20 years of experience acquired at Costco, and most recently as Director of Purchasing at Quincaillerie Richelieu, Mr. Levasseur will contribute a new expertise for the company.
Mr. Levasseur has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Concordia University and a diploma in International Commerce.
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Influence: The Ultimate Power Tool
An original WRLA Yardstick article
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Robert Cialdini discusses quick and effective methods of improving your influence skills.
To read Robert's complete article check out the Digital Yardstick Magazine
Check out all our great videos online at videos.wrla.org/home
WRLA Fall Education Calendar:
ONLINE Registration is now open for the below courses at www.wrla.org
October 26 & 27, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals,
Saskatoon, SK
October 28 & 29, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction,
Saskatoon, SK
November 2 & 3, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB
November 4 & 5, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary, AB
November 6, 2015
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations
Calgary, AB
November 30 & December 1, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Winnipeg, MB
December 2 & 3, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Winnipeg, MB
December 4, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 3 Advanced Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
October 21 & 22, 2015
Hardlines Conference
Toronto, ON
www.hardlines.ca
October 18-19, 2015
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK
November 7- 14, 2015
Sexton Member Conference
Costa Rica
January 20 - 22, 2016
2016 WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB
Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency
January 24-30, 2016
Timbr Mart National Conference
February 19 & 20, 2016
Timbr Mart National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal
March 3 - 5, 2016
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB
To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
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2015-2016 DIRECTORY & Product Source CHANGES & New Members
CHANGES:
Page 113
FT Synthetics Inc. (Head Office)
New Name and website:
Formerly FlexTex Synthetic Inc.
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Talentsphere Staffing Solutions (Head Office)
3 - 105 Rundle Drive
Canmore, AB T1W 2L8
Phone: 587-333-7929 extension 701
Fax: 587-316-0707
Main Contact: Stephen Borer
(SERVICE PROVIDER) Recruitment services: specializing in the building materials industry by providing recruitment services for sales, distribution, purchasing, HR and all leadership roles.
Talentsphere Staffing Solutions (Branch)
19 - 13085 Yonge Street
Suite 302
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0K2
Phone: 587-333-7929 extension 701
Fax: 587-316-0707
Main Contact: Stephen Borer
(SERVICE PROVIDER) Recruitment services: specializing in the building materials industry by providing recruitment services for sales, distribution, purchasing, HR and all leadership roles.
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