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castle news group! We look forward to being a part of a Haliburton cottage country and is a full-
group of independents who understand the service lumber yard and building materials
challenges of operating in today’s market store.
and help us realize our potential in the The well-established retailer has serviced
home improvement segment.” Bill Hewson, the consumers and contractors in the local
Owner area for almost 40 years. After more than 20
Bill’s daughter, Jennifer Hewson years under a different banner, owner Larry
manages the family business along Cobbledick decided that Castle would be a
with a team of skilled and experienced better fit for his business and allow him the
Peel Hardware & Supply professionals. They look forward to opening flexibility to operate as true independent.
Castle’s national growth continues as their doors in Caledon as the newest Castle “I needed a buying group that would
they announce a new member in Caledon, Building Centre. allow me to grow my business in ways that
Ontario. Peel Hardware & Supply is a family “Entrepreneurs that are driven by service suited our needs and Castle’s business
owned business boasting a wide selection and growth opportunities will prosper. model can make that happen.” Larry
of building materials, hardware and home Castle can offer unique businesses like Peel Cobbledick, Owner
improvement products. The store also Hardware & Supply unlimited potential. The store plans to rebrand their existing
services the local area as a unique gift and They see what Castle can do for the future interior and exterior fixtures to the Castle
garden centre, while providing animal feed growth of their business.” Ken Jenkins, brand, and long-time store manager Renee
to the local farming community. Castle President Lee is looking forward to new opportunities
Owner Bill Hewson founded Peel Castle would like to welcome Peel to expand their product offering through
Hardware & Supply in 2013 as a small retail Hardware & Supply to the family. the Castle network.
hardware and supply store which he later “The unique experience of being part
expanded by moving the store location to Castle Welcomes New Member to the of a buying group where ‘You Are The
Caledon, unveiling a 20,000 square foot Kawartha Lakes Region Brand’ is echoed throughout Castle’s
retail store to the local community. Castle announced today that a new membership; and a welcome change for
“2021 marks another great and exciting retail location will be opening in Coboconk, the Independents who come to Castle from
year of change as we proudly join the Castle Ontario. Tri-County Building Supplies is other groups. We are pleased to welcome
located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes/ Tri-County Building Supplies to the Castle
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