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Pascal Houle, CEO of the BMR Group, rockwool appointments Trudy says that it is nice to see how many
added: “Maple sugaring is a fast-growing individuals are devoted to supplying good
industry and we’re very pleased to products to the market. Another positive is
strengthen our position in the sector. CDL is how many women are now involved in the
a leader in the maple sugaring industry, not growth of the industry. When Trudy started,
there were only a couple of women making
only in Quebec but in the rest of Canada as waves.
well. That makes them an excellent partner Trudy Puls is pleased to announce the Biggest thrill of the job for Trudy is
as we work towards our ambition to become following appointments: meeting so many truly kind people and
a Canadian leader.” hearing the testimonials of those who
The Chabot family would like to thank • Sarah Southwick choose to use ROCKWOOL. They are
Daniel Lalanne for his exceptional work has been promoted thankful for the support they receive from
since joining the company in 2005. Mr. to the Regional their partners. Your Rockwool Team is ready
Chabot noted: “We could not have asked for Ontario Manager to support you.
more. His work as not only a shareholder, within ROCKWOOL.
but an active employee, has been simply She has been castle sees continued
incredible. Daniel was a key part of securing overseeing the
CDL’s place in the US after our acquisition of Ontario Commercial growth in canada
Maple Pro.”
Residential team
since January,
About CDL after Sylvie
CDL is a fully integrated company that Pinsonneault’s
develops, manufactures and distributes retirement in December. Sarah has been
equipment used in maple sugar production with ROCKWOOL for three years. She is
and maple product processing. The company coming over from managing the Canadian
is currently recognized as a world leader Box Channel team (Home Depot, Lowes Castle is pleased to announce a new
in the industry thanks to its expertise, and Rona). member location in Manitoba. The Lumber
innovation and high-quality equipment. • Emma Smetaniuk is a sales representative Hub is the newest independent LBM retailer
Innovation is CDL’s mission. Its strength at Rockwool Building Insulation Canada. to join the Castle group. The Lumber Hub
lies in its employees’ expertise, devotion Emma covers Residential and Commercial is located in Winnipeg, and home to a
and professionalism. CDL’s teams are products specifically in the east GTA & brand-new retail building and expansive
constantly striving to develop new products Northern Ontario lumberyard.
Principal Ryan Van Damme is an
and technologies, with the ultimate goal of market. Previously, entrepreneur with extensive industry
improving the work of large and small maple Emma worked in experience and feels that his strong belief
syrup producers alike. For more information, Quality Control in community support has been a driving
visit www.cdlinc.ca factor in his success. To make this new
followed by
Technical Sales opportunity a reality, Ryan explored many
About BMR Group for a Ready-Mix buying group options but felt that Castle
BMR Group is an affiliate of La Coop Company in the was most in line with his business goals and
fédérée that regroups 310 home renovation GTA. She graduated core values.
centers and hardware stores in Eastern with honours from “After reviewing buying group options,
Canada. Annual retail sales for Groupe BMR Oswego State we decided the Castle Group’s platform
was a right fit for our business. The
inc. members are estimated at $1.2 billion University with a Castle business model affords us the best
and some 8,000 employees work in bannered degree in Marketing opportunity to increase profitability while
stores. Named Company of the Year during and a Minor in Health Science. Emma was supporting our business growth goals.”
the 2017 Les Mercuriades business contest, also a Varsity Athlete on the Women’s Ryan Van Damme, Owner
Groupe BMR inc. is the largest Quebec-owned Oswego State Ice Hockey Team. Ryan and his team of professionals are
player in the home renovation industry and • Trudy Puls looking forward to being part of a strong
operates under the BMR, La Shop, Unimat, covers SW Ontario buying group and serving the local area’s
Potvin & Bouchard and Agrizone banners. and is in her 29th lumber, building material and hardware
www.bmr.co needs. GM Gerald David has over 20 years
year of promoting of experience in retail building materials
R OCKWOOL management and is excited about the
products; she has opportunity to run the new operation.
grown up in this “Passionate people who are connected
industry and enjoys to their customers and their community are
the partnership destined for success. Castle is very pleased
with many fine to have The Lumber Hub join our group and
we welcome Ryan and his team to the Castle
distributors.
family” Ken Jenkins, President
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