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catsle NEWS their independence and carefully weighed addition of their newest member, Ridgeview
their options when the time came to consider Lumber, in Southgate, Ontario.
joining a buying group. Ridgeview Lumber will open their doors as
“Castle was the group that stood out a Castle Building Centre to serve customers
to us because we felt that our needs were in Southwestern Ontario and Grey County.
at the heart of every discussion. The team This latest Castle member location is poised
demonstrated honesty and transparency to provide excellent service and quality
throughout the decision-making process, and home improvement products, while also
we knew they would honour our desire to contributing to their local communities.
remain independent.” Pawandeep Khinda, When owner and entrepreneur Jesse
Castle Welcomes Large Greater Toronto Area Owner Martin was deciding which buying group
Dealer General Manager Baljit Khinda and her to join, the decision seemed simple and
Castle’s national footprint continues to team is looking forward to new opportunities clear. “Castle was the only buying group that
grow with the addition of Crown Flooring with Castle, and the benefits of having access did not ask me to sign a contract and had
& Building Supplies and their five locations to a larger product assortment to share with a proven track record of being a true and
with over 135,000 square feet of retail and their customer base. honest partner. I feel confident that they will
warehousing in the Greater Toronto Area. “Successful building material and be committed to my success and work hard
The full-service independent building hardware entrepreneurs value their everyday for me, so I can focus on working
materials and flooring retailer offers a wide independence and want to partner with a hard for my customers.” Jesse Martin, Owner
range of quality products, design services buying group that understands this. At Castle The new location will include a variety of
and installation, all with a personalized touch. we have made empowering the independent products and services as well as a full-service
Founded in 2000, this Canadian family-owned our mission for over 60 years. We are proud lumberyard, retail area and warehouse space.
and operated business has cultivated a to welcome Crown Flooring and Building The team of professionals at Ridgeview
reputation of service excellence and customer Materials to the Castle family.” Ken Jenkins, Lumber is dedicated to creating a legacy as
satisfaction. Castle President & CEO the community staple for home improvement
Founder Pawandeep Khinda has grown and they are excited for the new opportunity
the business from its humble beginnings to Castle Adds New SW Ontario Dealer Location and promising future with Castle.
the thriving multi-location wholesale and Castle’s growth in Ontario and across “When Independents are choosing a
retail empire it is today. The team values Canada continues to flourish with the buying group, there are many reasons why

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