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INDUSTRY NEWS

...INDUSTRY NEWS continued from Centre is one of those members.
page 15 Erin Teel manages the Haliburton
Home Building Centre. She and her
boutique, paint boutique, bike racks assistant managers Carol Mowat and
at the entrance, green space near Nigel Milne work closely to make this
the street, and a brand-new indoor beautiful store shine.
lumber drive-thru warehouse, it is The store opened in downtown
obvious that Chris and Shannon are Haliburton as Haliburton Home
committed to serving the Thunder Hardware. It became Walker’s Home
Bay community. Hardware in 2014 when it was
purchased by Dale and Jerry Walker.
Scott Fines Receives NAHPA 2023 In 2019 a new 16,000 square foot
Young Retailer of the Year Award store was built at the top of the hill
Please join us in congratulating on County Road 21. This was under
Scott Fines, P. Eng, Dealer-Owner the new ownership of the Moulton
of Fines Home Hardware Building Group. At that time the store was
Centres in Cornwall and Ingleside, renamed Haliburton Home Hardware.
for receiving the North American The spring of 2022 brings a
Hardware and Paint Association banner update as they are adding
2023 Young Retailer of the Year lumber and building materials and
Award! will be renaming Haliburton Home
This award recognizes individual Hardware Building Centre. This
achievements by independent home banner change comes with a new many seasonal customers with the trading population growing
improvement and paint retailers AutoStak lumber storage shed this from 20,000 people in the winter, swelling to over 45,000 in
aged 35 and younger throughout the summer, adding just over 7800 the summer. The staff at the Haliburton Home Building Centre
U.S. and Canada. square feet of additional lumber strive to have a great mix of hardware offerings but like to add
Prior to earning his professional and building material storage space. some fun decorative items in their Home Expressions giftware
engineering designation, Scott They are excitedly looking forward to section. They have a seasonal garden centre along with Canada
grew up working with his parents at being a full-service lumber location, Docks and screen and glass repair. The one feature that can’t be
the original Fines Home Hardware providing their homeowners and duplicated is the “best view from a hardware store parking lot.”
Building Centre in Shelburne. Scott contractors with quality materials This store looks out over the river where resident swans swim
returned to the hardware business and excellent service. every spring.
in 2016 with the purchase of two This store is known for their very This relaxed attitude is in keeping with their pet friendly
Home Hardware stores in Ingleside creative paint department staff stance. Normally it is dogs, but they get the occasional cat on a
and Cornwall. Despite how busy he is (Kevin and Charlene) who work leash coming into the store. Recently they had a Bear visit. Bear
professionally, Scott prioritizes being at showcasing tools, tricks of the is a lovely dog customer, who knows where the treats are kept.
an active member of the community. trade and materials for refinishing He decided to make a shopping trip on his own. Through social
He has sponsored and donated to furniture. They use these refinished media they were able to get in touch with Bear’s owner and he
300 different causes in his 7 years as furniture pieces and auction them finished his shopping trip successfully.
a Home Hardware Dealer. off, with the proceeds going to the The store has grown and flourished because of the great
Congratulations, Scott, for this local 4C Food Bank. They also have team they have assembled. Carol Mowat feels that “it’s really
well-deserved honour! a special local art focus. Each month great to see how much the staff cares about each other. We’ve
an end cap features the “Artist of the had lots of staff helping other staff outside of work – genuine
Haliburton Home Hardware Expands Month.” friends – it’s very nice”. This teamwork is felt when you walk in
Here at the LBMAO we recognize The addition of the lumber the front door of the store.
new members and members that and building materials is intended We wish the staff and managers at the Haliburton Home
are expanding their operations. to grow their contractor base of Hardware Building Centre a successful expansion and thank
The Haliburton Home Building customers. The Haliburton area has them for their membership.

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
National Forest Products ......................................................................17
Atlas Polar ......................................................................................................5 Nicholson and Cates Limited ................................inside back cover
Best Distribution .........................................................................................7 Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. ......................................................14
Canada Fastening Corporation .....................................................12,13 Polytarp Products ................................................................................................11
Castle Building Centres Group ..........................outside back cover Sellick Equipment ..................................................................................................9
Gillfor ..............................................................................inside front cover Taiga Building Products ....................................................................................21

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