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the sexton group ltd is pleased meet the challenges and opportunities value to our members, our staff, our
to announce changes to senior of the future; is prepared for growth; vendors and the communities in which we
and committed to honouring the values
operate; and I am very confident we will
leadership established over the past 52 years. continue to do so in the years to come,” says
Eric Palmer will become the Vice Kusisto. “We will continue to be committed
President and General Manager of the to providing our members with the
Sexton Group. Eric has been with the Group responsiveness and service deserved; and
for five years and has held positions with continue to ensure a respectful workplace
increasing responsibilities allowing him for all of the companies’ staff.”
to develop into a capable, respected and “As the Sexton family begins the
forward-thinking leader. Eric’s promotion transition into the third generation of
“To position the company for continued reflects the Group’s current state: strong ownership, it will ensure the allegiance to
success, now and in the future, we’re and stable, ready to take on the future, the values, the pride in the team and the
making strategic organizational changes poised for growth and a relentless business’ commitment to the future are
and announcing leadership appointments,” commitment to serving our members’ consistent with the past generations.”
says Brian Kusisto, current CEO of the needs everyday. Eric will report to Steve
Sexton parent company. Buckle. Sexton Group Ltd. is an independently owned
The following leadership changes are Tom Bell will be promoted to the Vice buying group for building materials, hardware,
effective Feb. 1, 2020: President of Business Development for the lumber and manufactured structures. We are
Sexton Group. In this role, he will continue a dedicated team of industry experts focused
Brian Kusisto will assume the role to focus on the needs of the members as on our independent members success. We
of Chairman. Brian plans to continue to well as recruitment activities dedicated to negotiate strong, regionally competitive
actively contribute to the success of the growing Sexton’s national membership programs for all members coast-to-coast. We
organization for many years to come. base. In Tom’s new role, he will report to Eric work for our members every day, so they can
Steve Buckle will become Chief Executive Palmer. focus on what matters most – their business.
We are committed to our 300 members,
Officer (CEO) for the Sexton parent Kusisto sees these changes as an representing over 400 locations in every
company. Steve’s promotion reflects a important step forward that is based on the province and territory in Canada.
commitment to plan for a future for the solid footing of past performance. To contact Steve Buckle, please call (204)
company that carries forward their strength “Our leadership team has extensive 694-0269 or email buckle@sextongroup.com.
and stability. The company is ready to experience working together to deliver

stop toxins from installations and
making a home sick provide your clients
with
healthier
homes? Here are four
Contributed by Sexton Group Ltd products that are
popular for lowering
4 Common Products That Reduce VOCs exposure to VOCs
As a contractor, you know that your and are less risk to
clients are concerned about the detrimental human health:
health effects of exposure to Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOC). They affect Paint - Shop around,
the quality of indoor or outdoor air and and you’ll see labels
can cause symptoms such as breathing indicating “Low-
problems, headaches and, in some cases, VOC” and “zero-VOC”
they’ve been linked to increased cancer paints, meaning
rates. VOCs include toluene, xylenes, they contain lower
benzene, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde grams of VOC per
and more. Although the cancer risk for litre (under 150
formaldehyde in homes is negligible, it grams for low-VOC and under 5 for zero- Walls - Some manufacturers offer
can cause irritation if levels exceed Health VOC). Most paint brands now provide these reduced VOCs in insulation. For example,
Canada’s Residential Indoor Air Quality for kinds of alternatives. Sherwin-Williams Johns Mansville offers ComfortTherm®
formaldehyde. Homeowners are becoming offers HARMONY paint, which has a zero Formaldehyde-free™ fibreglass insulation
more aware of what it means to live in a VOC formula and Formaldehyde Reducing and is also wrapped in plastic to reduce itch
healthy home and are willing to pay more Technology helps improve indoor air quality and dust during installation.
for one that doesn’t make them sick. by reducing VOC’s from possible sources like Vinyl siding - When you use fibre cement,
How can you stay safe from VOCs during insulation, cabinets, carpet and fabrics. you need to wear a mask because breathing

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