TIMBER MART Hosts Ninth Annual National Buying Show
Show Launches New Services and Support For Members With over 1,000 dealers and vendors in attendance, TIMBER MART hosted its ninth annual national buying show from February 15-16 at the Toronto Congress Centre. The show served as a launching pad for a number of exciting developments from the buying group, including: member-exclusive pool buys, educational sessions on new TIMBER MART programs, as well as the Timberkids’ Scholarship Fund program. “Our show this year is bringing great value to our membership through many different channels,” said Bernie Owens, president & CEO of TIMBER...
Read MoreSexton Group announces organizational changes and leadership appointments to support our national growth objectives
The Sexton Group has seen significant growth in recent years and has evolved from a western focused buying group to the fastest growing national buying group. “To position the Sexton Group for continued success now and in the future, we’re making strategic organizational changes and announcing leadership appointments,” says Steve Buckle, President. Sexton Group is pleased to announce the following: Eric Palmer will take on the role of Senior Manager Purchasing. Eric has been actively involved in the industry for over 10 years and four with Sexton. He has shown keen leadership skills, which...
Read MoreACCEO Hardware-LBM Recent Leadership Appointments
Marc Leblanc appointed Vice President for the overall Hardware Store and Building Supply Industry division Erick Lamarche, Executive Vice President of Retail Solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marc Leblanc as Vice President, Hardware Store and Building Supply Industry Solutions. Over the last 22 years, Mr. Leblanc has held several positions within the organization. As part of his new role, Marc will leverage his extensive industry knowledge to represent ACCEO and ensure the growth and profitability of the division. Until recently, Marc was Senior Operations and Sales...
Read MoreWeiser Announces New Bluetooth Smart Lock, Aura, at CES 2019
The Weiser® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division will reveal its latest Bluetooth smart lock, Aura™, at CES 2019. Aura from Weiser provides an affordable entry point for those looking to upgrade to a smart lock with simple programming capabilities through a smartphone. Weiser will display the keypad Bluetooth-enabled smart lock at its CES booth (#42137, CES Tech West | Sands Expo, Smart Home Marketplace) for media representatives interested in learning more. With Aura, Weiser offers homeowners an affordable smart lock that can be programmed and managed...
Read MoreGriffith Building Supply becomes BMR
BMR Group is proud to announce that Griffith Building Supply, located in Griffith, Ontario, has joined its network as a BMR Pro dealer. BMR’s long-standing customer, General Contractor John Lacourse, who recently became co-owner of the store with Derek McGrimmon, naturally turned to BMR to give the renovation centre new life. “I’ve always been very pleased with BMR’s prices and products, so I decided to own a BMR myself! Their new BMR Pro banner perfectly meets my needs, and their knowledge of all things related to building materials gives me peace of mind for what’s to come,” said Lacourse....
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