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INDUSTRY NEWS

castle news in the Delaware Valley for the sixth U.S. employees that encompass a people-
consecutive year. Additionally, AD has centric ethos, prioritize staff wellbeing,
received national recognition as a Top and attract top talent and new business
Workplace in the USA. opportunities.
The regional and national Top AD Canada has been recognized as a
Workplace rankings rely on an Great Place to Work® for the second year
anonymous survey administered by in a row. In addition, they have secured a
Energage LLC, assessing 15 key factors coveted position on the prestigious 2024
for fostering engaged organizational Best Workplaces™ in Canada List for
cultures. National Top Workplace awards companies with less than 100 Canadian
Castle Grows Again in Ontario are open to all companies with over 150 employees, ranking 10th nationally for
Castle’s exponential growth continues across
Canada with a new member location in Oro-
Medonte, Ontario. O'Connor Hardware is the latest
independent retailer to join the Castle group.
O’Connor’s Hardware was established in
1996 and is situated just outside of Orillia. The
multifaceted retail facility has established itself
as the community go-to destination for all things
related to building material and agricultural needs.
Owners Brent Johnston and Sarah Johnston did their
homework before making the decision to join Castle.
“We are new owners in a small community
looking to better service our clientele with a variety
of LBM and Hardware products. In speaking with
other Castle dealers, Castle’s reputation, and their
promise of the lowest cost of goods and buying
group affiliation is what really sold us.”- Brent
Johnston, Owner
Along with their GM, Karen O’Connor, the husband,
and wife duo are committed to quality and customer
satisfaction. They are excited about this new chapter
with Castle and to take the business to new heights.
“At Castle we’re committed to the independent
spirit. Entrepreneurs like Brent and Sarah build
their businesses and serve their community while
still maintaining their brand identity. This is the
main reason our unique model is resonating with
independents across Canada and continues to make
Castle the buying group of choice.”- Ken Jenkins,
President & CEO
Castle welcomes O’Connor Hardware to the
family.

ad recognized with four awards nothing
excellent workplace culture in the us
and canada

AD is pleased to announce it has received four
recognitions in 2024 that celebrate its workplace
culture.
In the U.S., AD has been named a Top Workplace

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