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.
STAFF CLASSROOM TRAINING
You can still attend this course, Regsiter Today!
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Edmonton, AB | March 18
WRLA Manual Estimating Level 1 and Level 2
Winnipeg, MB | April 25 - 28
*Rebates available:
$100 rebate each person each course after course completion and application.
Up to $500 per person travel and hotel rebate upon application.
Don’t be fooled!
You may think you know your customer and that they will tell you if a problem exists, but statistics show that only 1 out of every 10 customers voice an opinion. And remember, good news travels fast, but bad news travels faster. If you have an unsatisfied customer, you may never know and they could start spreading the word.
Take advantage of the WRLA Mystery Shopper Program Today!
Don't wait to hear about a negative, in-store experience from an upset customer, take a proactive step with our help!
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The WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program
awards over $30,000 annually!
We had six out of the seven recipients join us in Calgary to receive their award in person! Watch the video below to see how the night went!
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You should be a WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Sponsor!
The WRLA awards over $30,000 annually to students from across Canada. This program is one of our major member benefits and reaches over 1,200 member companies each year. We're currently seeking 2016/17 sponsors, and there are different levels of sponsorship available.
Come May, the application will be available and it's up to you whether your company will be recognized on that form!
Learn more about the program by contacting the WRLA or visiting our website.
Contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org or toll free at 1-800-661-0253 ext. 4
Visit: www.wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships
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"Congratulations to Pop's Home Hardware in High Prairie Alberta, from Can-Cell Industries! "
Pop's Home Hardware was entered into Can-Cell's WRLA Booth draw this year, based on purchases while at the show. As such, they are the recipients of the Can-cell Truckload Giveaway, made up of mixed building material products.
On behalf of Can-Cell Industries, Territory Manager Brandon Fischer was present to award the prize to the lucky winner!
Pop's Home Hardware received:
- 1/2 load of Weathershield Insulation
- Various Convenience TouchNFoam Products
- Various Lomanco Roofing Ventilation Products Can-Cell Vanities & Various Titebond Adhesive products.
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In 2015, All Weather Windows made a number of operational and strategic changes that have positioned it for continued success despite ongoing economic uncertainty, including some important strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions have allowed All Weather Windows to achieve economies of scale within the family of companies, and improve overall customer service by expanding on products and solutions. All Weather Windows has also introduced leading-edge enterprise resource software to streamline sales and service and created new key positions focused on implementing Lean manufacturing practices and supply chain management.
Established in 1993, Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs that recognizes Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applicants are evaluated by an independent judging panel on how they address various business challenges, including new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership, leveraging and developing core competencies, designing information systems, and hiring the right talent to facilitate growth.
"Companies that earn Platinum Club status in the Canada's Best Managed Companies program are true leaders in the Canadian marketplace," said Jon Hountalas, Executive Vice-President, Business Banking, CIBC. "They exemplify strong vision and leadership, a sustained commitment to growth and innovation, and ongoing dedication to their corporate values."
This year's winners of the Canada's Best Managed Companies award, along with the Gold Standard winners, Requalified and Platinum Club members will be honoured at the annual Canada's Best Managed Companies gala in Toronto on April 12, 2016.
All Weather Windows is Canada's largest privately owned window and door manufacturer. Launched in 1978 in a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, the company has since expanded to nine branches and over 1,000 dealers nationwide. Our two leading-edge manufacturing plants in Edmonton and Mississauga produce a full range of award-winning window and door products for dealers, builders, contractors and homeowners. All Weather Windows has also been a platinum sponsor of Habitat for Humanity for over seven years.
SOURCE All Weather Windows Ltd.
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
April 3 - 4, 2016
FCL Buymart
Saskatoon, SK
April 15, 2016
CRSBC (Canadian Retail Building Supply Council) Meeting
Toronto, ON
April 16 - 19, 2016
TruServ Market
Winnipeg, MB
April 16 - 18, 2016
Home Hardware Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
April 25 - 28, 2016
WRLA Level 1 & 2 – Manual Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
May 4 - 6, 2016
National Hardware Show
Las Vegas, NV
June 1, 2016
WRLA Summer Board Meeting
Saskatoon, SK
Ramada Hotel
August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB
August 25 - 27, 2016
Orgill Market
Las Vegas, NV
September 1, 2016
11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament Sundre, AB
September 14, 2016
Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee, SK
Sept 17 - 20, 2016
Home Hardware Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
October 1 -3, 2016
TruServ Market
Winnipeg, MB
October 5, 2016
WRLA Fall Board Meeting
Winnipeg, MB
WRLA Office
October 16 & 17, 2016
FCL Market
Saskatoon, SK
October 18 & 19, 2016
Hardlines Conference,
Niagara Falls, ON
October 24 - 27,2016
WRLA Manual Estimating
Red Deer, AB
More Info - CLICK HERE
October 28, 2016
WRLA Principles of Yard Operations
Red Deer, AB
More Info - CLICK HERE
November 14 -17, 2016
WRLA Manual Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
More Info - CLICK HERE
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NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Ouellette Bros. Building Supplies Ltd.
Box 1543
2880 Highway 27 N.
Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0
Phone: 250-996-7457
Fax: 250-996-7157
Main Contact: Jonathan Ouellette
(RETAILER) Castle
Pender Island Home Building Centre
3338 Port Washington Rd.
Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1
Phone: 250-629-3455
Fax: 250-629-2036
Main Contact: Don Wein
(RETAILER) HOME
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