Sika Acquires Leading Canadian Manufacturer of Mortar and Concrete Solutions
Sika has agreed to acquire King Packaged Materials Company, a large independent Canadian manufacturer of dry shotcrete, mortars and concrete solutions. With the acquisition Sika will further expand its geographical footprint in Canada and improve its growth potential in the home improvement, construction and mining and tunneling markets. The acquired business generates annual sales of CHF 61 million (CAD 81 million) with a workforce of 180 employees. King is a family owned business and a well‐established manufacturer of products for the construction and mining industry as well as for the...
Read MoreBMR Announces Appointment of New Business Development Manager in Ontario
BMR Group is pleased to announce the nomination of Jason Hamburger as our new Business Development Manager in Ontario. This is a new position we’ve created to help our development in Ontario. A native of Elmira, Ontario, Mr. Hamburger brings in more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry. After spending close to a decade as Product Manager for Home Hardware Limited, it is with an undeniable knowledge that he joins BMR Group’s team as of February 25, 2019. Under the direction of Pierre Nolet (Vice President of Business Development), his main role will be the recruiting of new...
Read MoreUnilog Announces New eCommerce Offering for Orgill Dealers
Affiliated stores can easily set up promotional websites to drive online sales and convenience WAYNE, PA — February 20, 2019 — Orgill dealers who have yet to establish a strong eCommerce presence can now easily get in the game, thanks to a new offering that Unilog announced today at the Orgill Dealer Market in Orlando. Orgill, the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, and Unilog, which delivers powerful, affordable eCommerce solutions and product data enrichment services, are pleased to collaborate on a new Promotional eCommerce program, which enables Orgill dealers to establish...
Read MoreTIMBER 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...
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