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Industry NEWS
products distribution industry since 1974. A centre that offers a full-service home provided by Beacon/Dealers Choice, to
proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated improvement experience to the community benefit Ontario dealers in this extremely
company, AFA Forest Products Inc. spans from and local area. Owners, Phil & Lauri Mayer competitive market.
coast to coast with 13 branch locations to believe exceptional service and competitive You can reach him at 416.578.3869 or
serve their customers. pricing is the key to success in the home bob.mcdonald@thedealerschoice.com
improvement business and were discontent
with the product assortment and level of
news from castle support with their former group. They were bob holmes retired -
looking for a member-centered relationship new president appointed
and the opportunity for more buying power.
“Joining the Castle buying group gives us
the strength of one of the largest building
materials buying groups in Canada. This
translates into more competitive prices
for our valued customers and allows us to
remain independent and continue to focus
Castle Growth Continues Nationwide on our community’s needs.” Lauri Mayer,
In December, Castle Building Centres Owner
Group announced another new member The store will undergo some new
location, this time in Western Canada. branding and the management team is TORBSA Limited announced the retirement
Hayduk Lumber & Hardware Ltd is located excited to begin a new chapter. They look of Bob Holmes, General Manager of
in Calmar, Alberta in the heart of Alberta’s forward to greater success as a Castle TORBSA, at their Annual Meeting last June.
agriculture and oil field industries offering dealer. Bob was responsible for the leadership of
the very best of the Alberta Advantage. “Castle’s business model is focused on the group for 26 years.
Owner Brent Hayduk is very proud of the the future success of our members, above He has been replaced by Paul Williams,
store’s heritage. Originally established all else. Independents have a choice when President. Board Member Greg Drouillard
almost 90 years ago by his father, Brent it comes to their buying group and they said: “With the hiring of Paul Williams, it
took ownership 40 years ago and has know they can count on Castle. We welcome means exciting times for TORBSA to be in
built a thriving business that people in the Mayer Hardware & Building Supplies to the transition mode for more growth, with the
community have come to know and trust. Castle Family.” Ken Jenkins, Castle President beginning of a new era”.
Brent felt that his current buying group Paul was most recently Regional
was more focused on head office growth Manager, Ontario, for CGC Inc. and had
than member growth, so he decided to dealers choice appoints new previously spent 8 years with Owens
explore his options. “When comparing Corning Canada, running their National
buying groups, I recalled hearing a lot of outside sales rep in ontario Accounts for Canada.
really great things about the Castle buying Paul can be reached at: paul@torbsa.com
group; I knew they would be more focused TORBSA Limited thanks you for your
on my business.” Brent Hayduk, Owner continued support and looks forward to
Hayduk Lumber & Hardware is a full- future successes.
service lumber, building materials and
hardware centre serving consumers and
the local industry. Their move to Castle
will begin with a re-branding of the store Bob McDonald has AND NOW FOR SOMETHING
and the potential to add to their existing been appointed COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!
product assortment. as the new
“Castle’s business model is focused on Outside Sales
the future success of our members, above Representative LBMAO VIRTUAL ANNUAL
all else. We understand what our members for Dealers GENERAL MEETING
need to be profitable and successful, and Choice in Ontario.
they know they can count on Castle. We Many of you will We are hosting our first virtual
welcome Hayduk Lumber & Hardware to the recognize Bob as Annual General Meeting March 11,
Castle family.” Ken Jenkins, Castle President he is a true “lifer” 2021 at 2:00 pm.
in the lumber and
Castle Growth Continues Into New Year building materials Members should have received
On the heels of an unprecedented, industry. He brings the notice, along with the proxy
record-breaking year, Castle is pleased to Beacon/Dealers which they should return if they are
to announce a new member location Choice a lifetime of experience in LBM retail, unable to attend the Zoom meeting.
in Ontario. Mayer Hardware & Building distribution as well as the manufacturing If you wish to attend the meeting,
Supplies, located in the town of Sioux sector. please advise Joanne Moquin at 905-
Narrows, Ontario and nestles on the east Employers and customers alike have 625-1084 x17 or jmoquin@lbmao.
shore of Lake of the Woods, is the newest found him open, honest and hardworking. on.ca so that an invitation can be sent
LBM retailer to join the Castle group. Bob hopes to use his acquired skills and to you.
Mayer Hardware & Building Supplies is experience, along with the great tools
a retail hardware and home improvement
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