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opened a smaller satellite showrooms, they finally McCarthy, a well experienced lumber specialist, to be his right-hand
showroom in Bracebridge came into being and person and to help manage the busy yard. Many of his employees
to service the Muskoka opened in 2021. are long term and enjoy the daily routine of loading trucks,
market. During the course To complement his processing invoices and meeting customers' needs! Custom milling
of the next year and a half, staff of forty employees, and special orders are becoming an increasing source of sales and
with the challenges of several years back profitability.
designing and building the Richard brought in David As with all building supply businesses, keeping up with product
shortages and daily fluctuations of lumber pricing has been
challenging but with a resolute staff they have been able to weather
these challenges; however lead times on quotes for projects have
certainly been reduced, a common theme with most busy lumber
yards.
With the modern design centres in place, the focus on the
business is to attract the custom home builders and designers to
visit the showroom in a comfortable and warm atmosphere with the
ability to view a wide selection of applications for most of his unique
product offerings.
Trans Canada Wood Products is a truly independent and focused
specialty lumber retailer who has found an important niche in this
robust market of Barrie, Muskoka and surrounding area!

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

AFA Forest Products ..................................................inside front cover Nicholson and Cates Limited ................................inside back cover
Atlas Polar ......................................................................................................7 Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. ......................................................13
Castle Building Centres Group ..........................outside back cover Polytarp Products ................................................................................................15
Doidge Building Centres .......................................................................17 Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. ..........................................................13

Groupe BMR ..................................................................................................9 Sellick Equipment ...............................................................................................11
LBMAO Directory App ...............................................................................5 TORBSA Limited ...................................................................................................22

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