Home Hardware Announces Cancellation of 2020 Spring Market
Home Hardware Stores Limited announced the cancellation of its 2020 Spring Market today, which was set to be held in Waterloo Region on April 5-7th. “The health and safety of the Home Hardware community, our Dealer-Owners, Team Members, Suppliers, business partners, and customers is, and will always be, our number one priority,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “We understand that this is the first time in Home’s 56-year history that a Market has been cancelled. This event hosts over 7,500 attendees from across the country and we believe this...
Read MoreOrgill, Inc. Announces New Roles on Executive Team
Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, has announced several new roles for members of its executive team that represent the next step in the company’s planned leadership succession. Effective January 1, 2020, Orgill’s current president, Boyden Moore, will step into the role of president and CEO, while Orgill’s current CEO and chairman, Ron Beal, will remain as the company’s chairman of the board. Long-term Orgill senior executive Byrne Whitehead will continue in his role as the board’s vice chairman. “Ron and Byrne have led Orgill through our most dynamic...
Read MoreCanada’s Forest Products Industry Issues Media Statement on CN Strike
For Immediate Release November 20, 2019 (Ottawa, Ontario) Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued a statement today signalling the sector’s concern over disruptions to Canada’s rail transport system. “Canada’s forest products sector is responsible for 10% of the total tonnage transported through Canada’s railways, often in remote locations where alternative transportation is limited or unavailable, noted FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor. “Further compounding the severity of a disruption is the ongoing truck driver shortage, which means additional costs, higher rates and an...
Read MoreMasonLift and Atlas Polar Combine the Best of Canada with the Best of the West to Create a New Corporate Venture
DELTA, B.C., October 9, 2019 – MasonLift Ltd, the B.C. industry leader in forklift sales and service, has partnered with Atlas Polar Company Ltd., Canada’s #1 truck-mounted sales and service network, to create a new authorized sales and service dealer network for HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, and Multilift Hooklifts in British Columbia. The new company, ML-Truck Equipment Ltd., will launch December 11, 2019. The company will be based in Abbotsford and supported by MasonLift service locations across the province. Creating a new venture to sell and service truck-mounted equipment in BC...
Read MoreHome Hardware Announces New Merchandise Manager, Plumbing / Fashion
Home Hardware Stores Limited is thrilled to announce the recent addition of Renee Gratton Veaudry, Merchandise Manager, Plumbing / Fashion, reporting to Dave Martin, Director of Merchandise Hardlines. Renee has nearly 20 years of experience in category management, marketing and merchandising and brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen to her new role. Previously, Renee held positions including Vice President of Sales at Talon Systems Inc., and President / Owner of Mercari Marketing Inc. This addition comes as a result of our commitment to serving our vendors with the same care and...
Read MoreTIMBER MART Welcomes New Member in Quebec
OEM Dealer, Adam Lumber, Joins Group for Better Buying Power VAUGHAN, ON, July 4, 2019 – TIMBER MART welcomes new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dealer in Waterloo, Que., Adam Lumber Ltd. (Adam Lumber) to their group. Adam Lumber joins TIMBER MART for better buying power in their key building material categories. “TIMBER MART will provide us with the buying power we need to be competitive in our key categories and continue to grow our business both at home and across the border,” says Kirk Stoddard, owner of Adam Lumber. “We look forward to not only being highly competitive in our...
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