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castle news out to us for many reasons. We knew Castle’s growth also continues in the
they had buying power, but it was how Maritimes. Hometown Flooring is the
transparent they were with their members newest Castle Building Centres to open
and how they understood the independent its doors in Nova Scotia. Located in Truro,
retailer, that was most impressive.” Min Lin, NS, the specialty flooring retailer will be
Owner expanding their business into a full-service
Min and family have earned a renowned building materials Castle retailer.
reputation with clients and colleagues Owners Paul & Janet Harris purchased
alike for the quality of their work and the the business in 2017. Paul has decades of
Castle welcomes new member in Toronto
Castle’s growth continues in Ontario. dedication to their home improvement experience in the retail building supplies
Global Building Supplies is the newest businesses. They are planning a Grand industry working alongside his father
Castle Building Centres to open its doors in Opening celebration in August 2021 and Ron and brother Doug, who founded
the business over 25 years ago. The
are looking forward to serving the Greater
Toronto. This full-service lumber, building
materials and hardware retailer is located in Toronto Area. entrepreneurial couple were looking to
Scarborough with an extensive lumberyard Castle welcomes Global Building extend their footprint into the Truro and
and large retail storefront. Supplies to the family. Bible Hill markets, with the goal of providing
the community with exceptional service
“At Castle we understand the spirit of the
Founded in 2020 by Min Lin, Global
Building Supplies is an LBM centre providing independent entrepreneur. Our business and a greater product assortment. Their
building products to a wide range of model is built on providing members what move to Castle will give them the ability to
customers including the construction they need to be profitable and successful. expand their building material and hardware
product offering, while maintaining their
Our commitment to our shared values of
sector, home renovation contractors
and homeowners. Having worked in the loyalty, dedication and connection is what independence as a local retailer.
industry for close to a decade, Min is very makes Castle the buying group of choice.” “Castle stood out to us for many reasons.
experienced in the new home construction, Ken Jenkins, Castle President Knowing that Castle has our success top
of mind, and that we can continue to grow
and home renovation market.
“Our family has a long history of owning Castle welcomes new member to the while maintaining our freedom, gives
independent businesses and Castle stood Maritimes us confidence in our decision to join the

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