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"You tell us what meat cutters, welders, horse groomers
and hot tub installers have in common!"
Options are us!
the story of
nu-forest products
edar is one of those product categories that require a lot of faith in the
Cquality of the wood! Many retailers refrain from selling it due to the limited
demand and some misconceptions on the maintenance and durability of
it. So why would any retailer want to sell it? Profit! If you become the “cedar
specialist” in your market area, you can make money and profit from this unique
wood species.
"Tom has grown up in the building supply industry;
and with more than 40 years' experience, he has
gained a reputation as a "cedar specialist"."
To better understand the cedar market, we went to Nu-Forest Products
(Canada Inc.) in Beamsville, Ontario, a long-standing member who is recognized
as being a “cedar specialist”. Tom Pearsons and his partner/spouse Marie have
owned the business for the past 10 years (who keeps track really), purchasing
it from Jack Schwietz and Brian Jones. He had been hired as the General Sales
Manager and recognized the potential for the business. Tom has grown up in
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