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The full-service hardware retailer was “Rainy River Hardware is yet another epicor teams up with renoware to
originally established in 1981 and taken great example of successful independent launch installed sales software
over almost 20 years ago by current owner entrepreneurs who recognize that Castle
Millie Lindal. Together with her sons Cory is the future of the Independent. With
and Lance, the family has developed an Castle, our members do not compromise
outstanding reputation for quality and their independence and have the support
service in their community by supplying a of a group that has their success at the top
full spectrum of hardware merchandise to of their agenda. We welcome Rainy River
the local market. Hardware to the Castle family.” Ken Jenkins,
“When our former buying group Castle President An end-to-end solution for complete
changed management, they were no installed sales management - the new Epicor
longer supporting the independent retailer About Castle Building Centres Group Eagle Installed Sales solution combines a
and we needed to find a new hardware Castle Building Centres Group Ltd is a comprehensive installed sales management
solution. We weighed the pros and cons Canadian member-owned Lumber, Building package with the point of sale (POS),
of staying independent or partnering Materials and Hardware buying group inventory, and accounting functions of
with another banner and found that with committed to the success of the independent. Epicor Eagle software designed to provide a
Castle, there was no need to choose. Castle Their commitment is to drive this success seamless experience for the customer and
offered the best of both worlds and had a to over 300 Castle member locations and is an optimized solution for your business.
proven hardware solution already in place.” achieved through unwavering transparency, By enabling you to efficiently manage and
Millie Lindal, Owner, Rainy River Hardware freedom and profitability. track the entire process - from lead tracking,
Rainy River Hardware is excited for their Their business model focuses on estimating, and contracts all the way to
re-branding as Castle and looking forward accountability to their membership, member final billing and profitability analysis - the
to their Grand Opening in early January freedom of choice and a commitment to their solution can revolutionize your installed sales
when they will introduce Castle Building success, growth and profitability through business. The Epicor Eagle Installed Sales
Centres to the community, and their valued strategic partnerships with key vendor partners solution can help you create new revenues
customers. and a winning hardware distribution solution. from installation services. You'll also save

WE NEED TERRITORY SALES MANAGERS WHO
CAN PERFORM UNDER ALL CONDITIONS.

JUST LIKE OUR WINDOWS.

Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems is growing rapidly in Ontario and requires
outstanding Territory Sales Managers to help us expand across the southwestern part of the
province. If you have solid sales experience, are a proven self-starter and are passionate
about your customers, you may be exactly the person we’re looking for.

For a full position profi le, call or email Roger Bastarache
Director of Business Development, at 902-890-9515 or roger@kohltech.com
Kohltech.com

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