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www.lbmao.on.ca LBMAO Reporter - January-February 2026 9INDUSTRY NEWSTIMBER MART NAMES NEW ONTARIO LBM PROCUREMENT MANAGERLearn more about why the world is returning to natural wood products at realcedar.comStudies now show that environments with natural materials like Western Red Cedar help reduce stress, stress-related illness and improve physical and mental well-being.Real Cedar creates a healthier home.And by home we also mean the entire planet.Halfmoon Bay Cabin by Patrick Warren | Photography: Ema Peter800 263 2445nuforest.com1 866 778 9096realcedar.comTIMBER MART has welcomed a new Ontario LBM procurement manager to their team, Kevin Plett. Mr. Plett will be responsible for negotiating building material programs for the group as well as assisting in the development and organization of TIMBER MART%u2019s flyer program and national buying show.%u201cKevin will be responsible for managing vendor relationships across the Ontario region and holds nearly 20 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relations within the building supply industry, including extensive experience as a key buyer for multi-branch retailers,%u201d says Randy Martin, vice-president of procurement at TIMBER MART. %u201cI am confident that Kevin%u2019s strong leadership background, combined with his years of purchasing experience, negotiation skills, and deep product knowledge, will make him an asset to our organization and look forward to seeing him serve our AD is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2026, Bedi Enterprises Canada Limited joined AD as a new Building Supplies - Canada member. Bedi Enterprises Canada is a retail and wholesale provider specializing in drywall, insulation, AD NEWSmembership with excellence.%u201d Mr. Plett will be based out of the TIMBER MART%u2019s office in Vaughan, Ont. and report directly to group%u2019s vice-president of procurement, Randy Martin.About TIMBER MARTFounded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the largest national memberowned buying group in Canada for the true independent entrepreneur. With hundreds of members, including independent building-material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers located in every province across the country, TIMBER MART provides its extensive dealer network with a menu of competitive buying programs, comprehensive marketing services, and personalized support to drive independent business success. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca and www.timbermartmember.ca.steel studs and framing, and dropceiling materials. They supply dependable, high-quality building products to contractors, builders, and homeowners, supporting a wide range of residential and commercial projects.AD looks forward to helping Bedi Enterprises Canada Limited continue to grow and prosper further, through access to a roster of best-in-class suppliers, networking opportunities, and a myriad of financial and programmatic benefits.Please join us in welcoming Bedi Enterprises Canada Limited to AD Building Supplies %u2013 Canada.AD is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2026, True Building Solutions joined AD as a new Building Supplies - Canada member. True Building Solutions, headquartered in London, Ontario, provides comprehensive support to clients across Canada and the United States. The company is focused on developing longterm partnerships with building owners, general contractors, and architects, delivering tailored building packages that meet each customer%u2019s specific needs. By leveraging TBS%u2019s services, clients benefit from a streamlined and simplified procurement process for all their building material requirements. AD looks forward to helping True Building Solutions continue to grow and prosper further, through access to a roster of bestin-class suppliers, networking opportunities, and a myriad of financial and programmatic benefits.AD is pleased to announce that effective February 1, 2026, Urban Design Building Materials joined AD as a new Building Supplies - Canada member.