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commitment to excellence. Their partnership will be welcomed to the Hall of Fame on held during the CHPTA Fall Conference
undoubtedly strengthen our position and propel September 26, 2024: Mr. Michael McLarney, at the Richmond Hill Country Club in
us toward even greater success together.” Founder & President of the Hardlines Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Frédéric Perrin, Executive Director, Octo newsletter, and Managing Director, Canada The CHPTA also plans to announce, at
Purchasing Group for the North American Hardware & Paint a later date, further 2024 inductees to the
“Today, I am proud to announce the Association; along with Mr. Bill Morrison, Hall of Fame who will be honoured at a
partnership between Sexton Group and Octo. Past President, Ace Canada, Past President ceremony in November prior to the Annual
We move ahead with this partnership with the & CEO, TruServ Canada, Past Vice President, Industry Cocktail event in the Montreal area.
success of our members at the forefront. I look Hudson’s Bay Company, Past Vice
forward to our new relationship and the strength
it will bring both groups.” President, Foot Locker, at a luncheon being
Eric Palmer, President, Sexton Group Ltd
About Sexton Group Ltd
Sexton Group Ltd is a Canadian buying group
for building materials, hardware, lumber and
manufactured structures. We are a dedicated team
of industry experts focused on our independent
members’ success. We negotiate strong, regionally
competitive programs for all members coast-
to-coast. We work for our members every day,
so they can focus on what matters most – their
business. We are committed to our 300 members,
representing over 450 locations in every province
and territory in Canada. Please contact Eric
Palmer, call (204) 694-0269 or email palmer@
sextongroup.com

chpta industry
hall of fame inductees

Sam Moncada, President, Canadian Home
Products Trade Association (CHPTA), is pleased to
announce two new inductees to the Industry Hall
of Fame.
The Canadian Hardware & Housewares
Industry Hall of Fame was established in 1984
to recognize the achievements of our industry’s
leaders and pioneers. The CHPTA is honoured
to serve as the custodian of the Hall. Since that
time, seventy-five industry icons, inventors,
business founders and builders from the retail,
manufacturing and media sectors have received
the honour. To view the entire list of those
previously inducted into the Hall of Fame, or the
criteria to nominate someone for next year’s
award, please visit https://chpta.ca/about-chpta/
hall-of-fame/.
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In this, the 41 year, the CHPTA is pleased
to announce that two industry veterans will
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