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        join the BMR family and take on the exciting   The  occasion  was  the  31st
        challenges  ahead.  BMR  is  a  leader  in  the   Annual  Outstanding  Retailer
        contractor  customer  segment,  and  Vincent’s   Awards,  presented  during
        arrival at the company will contribute to the   a  Gala  Dinner  during  the
        further  growth  of  this  important  business   annual Hardlines Conference.
        segment,”  said  Antonio  Di  Pasquale,  Chief   The  event  was  held  at  the
        Operating Officer.                   Fairmont  Chateau  Whistler
           BMR  Group  has  put  in  place  an   Resort in Whistler, B.C.
        experienced  and  successful  management   Retailers  were  honoured
        team  to  support  its  strong  growth,  and  Mr.   in  eight  categories  covering
        Chicoine  will  certainly  be  a  major  asset  in   the  range  of  retail  hardware
        achieving the company’s objectives.  and   home   improvement
                                             formats.  This  year’s  winners
        top hardware & home improvement      were:
             retailers honoured from         •  Best Hardware Store  –
                  across canada                Hydway  Hardware,  Fort
                                               Vermilion,  Alta.  Ray  Toews   Best Young Retailer: Barry Eidt, Arthur Ace Hardware, Arthur, ON
                                               and Robyn Currie, Owners.
                                               Award sponsored by the National Hardware   •  Best Building Supply or Home Centre over
                                               Show.                               15,000 square feet – Centre de renovation
                                             •  Best Building Supply or Home Centre   Marieville  (Home  Hardware),  Marieville,
                                               under 15,000 square feet  –  Nova  Scotia   Que.  Louis  Turcotte,  Eric  Berthiaume,
        Suppliers  and  retailers  from  across  Canada   Building  Supplies  (Castle),  Blockhouse,   Simon Louvet, and Daniel Gervais, Owners.
        gathered  in  Whistler,  BC  to  honour  the   N.S.  Andrew  Mills,  Owner;  Curtis  Saulnier,   Eric  Berthiaume,  Store  Manager.  Award
        retail  home  improvement  industry’s  best   General Manager. Award sponsored by Jeld-  sponsored by BP.
        hardware  and  building  supply  retailers.   Wen.                        •  Best Contractor Specialist  –  The  Cedar








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