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Industry NEWS

Services team, the new business will be who is determined to carve out a niche About TIMBER MART
set to open their doors at the beginning market in the GTA,” says Ian Cook, Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is
of 2018 and will host an official grand regional director of member services for the largest national member-owned
opening in the spring. Ontario. “We’re confident that with our buying group in Canada for the true
“TIMBER MART has been a critical support, they’ll do well in their market. independent entrepreneur. With hundreds
support system for us in getting ready We look forward to supporting them of independent building-material and
to open our doors next year; their retail throughout their opening next year and hardware retailers, commercial dealers
expertise and vendor relationships have for many years to come.” and manufacturers located in every
allowed us to make connections with Upon opening, WinCa Building province across the country, TIMBER
the right vendors for our business,” Supplies will carry a wide selection of MART provides its extensive dealer
says Jeffrey He, general manager of building materials, lumber and lumber network with a menu of competitive
WinCa Building Supplies. “With their products, including pressure-treated buying programs, comprehensive
relationships and buying power, we look lumber, tiles, siding, drywall, as well as a marketing services and personalized
forward to a successful opening and variety of hardware. The business looks support to drive independent business
building a sustainable business as a true to cater to both DIYers and contractors success. For more information,
independent.” of the GTA and house approximately 30 visit www.timbermart.ca and www.
“WinCa Building Supplies is an full and part-time staff. timbermartmember.ca.
aggressive new building material retailer

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

The LBMAO Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the following new members:

RETAILERS: SUPPLIERS:

Wilson Home Building Centre Armtec Laflamme Windows and Doors - Division of
3458 Hwy 6, RR 2 33 Centennial Rd ATIS LP
Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0 Orangeville, ON L9W 1R1 39 Industrielle
Primary Contact: Jeff Wilson, Owner Primary Product/Service: Big O high density St. Apollinaire, QC G0S 2E0
polyethylene (HDPE) drainage tubing and Primary Product/Service: Doors and windows
Gray Home Hardware Building Centre fittings, Platon foundation and flooring Primary Contact: Mario Saraceno, Senior Sales
700 Tecumseh Rd W membrane Manager
Windsor, ON N8X 1H2 Primary Contact: Vicki Hay, Inside Sales www.laflamme.com
Primary Contact: Keenan Orme www.armtec.com

Truax Lumber and Building Products Norske Tools Ltd
353 Main St E 101 - 19052 26th Ave
Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A7 Surrey, BC V3Z 3V7
Primary Contact: Jeremy Truax, President Primary Product/Service: "Norske" branded
power tool accessories; "Trade-a-Blade"
branded trade/exchange power tool
accessories
Primary Contact: Bob Johnston, VP & General
Manager
www.norsketools.com

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