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castle news have since passed on the torch to their sons unique needs and challenges we were facing.
Brock and Jordan Hodgins. Throughout the decision-making process,
Over the past five years, the brothers have Castle showcased the values that we feel are
grown the business significantly, taking the most important in a banner partner, a strong
stores to a whole new level. The Wingham commitment to honesty, transparency, and
location has recently undertaken a multi accountability.” Brock Hodgins, Owner
million-dollar renovation and both locations The date of the upcoming transition of
will be rebranding as Hodgins Lumber – Castle their business to Castle is to be determined
in the coming months. Brock and Jordan are with plans for a Grand Re-Opening in Spring
on the front lines driving the business forward 2023. In the meantime, the family owned, and
Castle Kicks off 2023 with Two Dealer and plan to expand in the coming years by operated business continues to proudly serve
Locations in Ontario adding more locations. Southwestern Ontario with their lumber and
Castle welcomes in the New Year with Like many other independent LBM building needs.
the announcement that Hodgins Lumber, a retailers, the direction of their current buying “Our industry is at a pivot point as more
large independent retailer with two locations group was making them uneasy, and they and more Independent dealers realize that
in Southwestern Ontario, will be joining the were concerned about their future success. corporate and private equity profit needs
group. They felt it was time to explore their options are not aligned with their success. Successful
Hodgins Lumber is rich in history and has and after an extensive review of various lumber, building material and hardware
locations in Lucknow and Wingham, ON. Their buying groups, they determined that Castle entrepreneurs demand stability, honesty,
flagship location in Wingham, ON first opened was the right fit for them and would provide and transparency from their buying group.
its doors in 1961 under the ownership of Jack the opportunity to help them achieve all their At Castle, these qualities are the pillars to our
Hodgins. His son Dave and his wife Melinda goals. success, and we have made empowering the
took over the business in 1980. The Lucknow “We wanted to be part of a banner independent our mission for over 60 years.
location was founded almost 100 years ago that placed the needs of the dealer at the We are proud to welcome Hodgins Lumber
before being acquired by Dave and Melinda in forefront of every discussion and decision. to the Castle family” Ken Jenkins, President &
1988. Although the couple are still involved in Castle demonstrated a comprehensive CEO
the family owned and operated business, they understanding of our business and the

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