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home improvement needs. In the wake dedicated to giving back to the people
of the fire, the store quickly mobilized who have supported them throughout
to continue serving customers. The the years. The charity BBQ was in support
resilience of the United Lumber team and of The Busby Centre. There was also
the outpouring of support from the Barrie face painting, music and snow cones for
community played a crucial role in the everyone in attendance.
swift recovery. It was a beautiful way to celebrate this
Throughout the past 50 years, United important milestone with members of the
Lumber has been deeply involved in Barrie community. Congratulations to the
the Barrie community. From sponsoring De Biasio family for the past fifty years
local sports teams and participating in and we are looking forward to the next
charity events, the store has always been fifty.

Nate Mulder
Home Store Owner
Dunneville, ON
and prizes. This combined with spectacular weather
all made for a terrific day for staff and customers.
United Lumber was founded in 1974 by Vic De
Biasio. Throughout its history, the store has been 100% DEALER-OWNED
known for its dedication to customer satisfaction,
knowledgeable staff, and community involvement.
The team at United Lumber has always prided itself Join a completely Dealer-Owned company today.
on being more than just a store but a vital part of the
Barrie community. Dealers share and participate equally without the influence of any
In 1992 United Lumber joined the Home external shareholders. Harness our massive buying power,
Hardware banner, a national dealer-owned buying
group, becoming a mainstay on Barrie’s Golden Mile. comprehensive distribution, national brand recognition
In July 2015, United Lumber HHBC faced one of the and marketing support.
greatest challenges in its history when a massive
fire caused by arson swept through their lumber
yard. The blaze caused extensive damage to their
lumber supply, threatening to disrupt the business Scan to
and displace the community’s go-to resource for learn more

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