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Tampa Hall Ltd
A large supplier to home builders,
Tampa Hall Ltd recently joined Sexton
Group. Tampa Hall has been a leader in
the development of framing construction
technology since the company’s inception RONA Launches Parcel Shipping
in 1960. The company holds patents for RONA, a Lowe’s Canada banner and Two New Locations in Ontario
wall assemblies and is proud of its history national leader in home improvement Castle announced in March that Van
of leading progressive developments in wall Dolder’s Home Team has joined the group
framing and roof truss technology. headquartered in Boucherville, is proud to
Tampa Hall Ltd is led by Jordan Rothwell announce that it now offers parcel shipping. with two locations in Ontario – the Owen
and located in Ayr, Ontario. To learn more Canadians can now shop on rona.ca and Sound and Collingwood markets and
about Tampa Hall Ltd, view their website at have their order delivered almost anywhere surrounding areas.
www.tampahall.com. in the country in one to two days. This new Situated along the shores of Georgian
service will round out the in-store pickup Bay, these locations are focused on offering
New Addition to the Sexton Team and truck delivery services introduced by the an extensive selection of key building
Effective January 29th, Mike Fraser banner in 2017. material products plus professional
will assume the newly created role of “With the parcel shipping service, we’ve installation services. Each site boasts a
Commodity Wood Products Manager- completed RONA’s online shopping offer,” massive designer showroom with built-in
Eastern Canada. In this role Mike will be said Serge Éthier, Executive Vice-President model home segments giving customers
responsible for working with Lumber, of RONA Proximity and Pro. “Over 17,000 the opportunity to picture products inside a
OSB and Plywood mills to create effective products can now be purchased online home setting.
purchasing programs for Sexton Members and shipped by mail. Customers can shop The family business, founded in 1964
from Ontario to Newfoundland. when they want and how they want - in the
Mike was formerly the Senior Panel and comfort of their home, at the office or even by Andy Van Dolder, continues with his
Lumber buyer for ALPA Forest Products. from a construction site.” sons Kris and Tim to cultivate the business
In total Mike has been in the industry 30 under the same principles it was built on
years. His experience and relationships will RONA’s Website Is Now Responsive – customer service, quality products and
contribute to creating a powerful business Last December, RONA also switched professional installation services.
opportunity for both suppliers and Sexton Castle is pleased to welcome Van
Members. to a responsive Web design to improve Dolder’s Home Team – Custom Exteriors to
Quote from Steve Buckle, President of the customer experience on its website. the family.
Sexton Group The new RONA site adapts to the size
“I am thrilled with these recent of the screen being used, so customers Great Canadian Home Reno Contest Winners
developments. Dave Pratt and Jordan can access the search function and – Central Region
Rothwell are talented entrepreneurs department list quickly and easily to find Congratulations to Minden residents Ed
and their organizations are influential in what they’re looking for, whether they’re and Grace Schuurmans, who won $5,000
Ontario. I appreciate their confidence in using a smartphone, tablet, or small or large towards a home renovation project in
Sexton Group. The ability to add someone computer screen. The website also has an
of Mike Fraser’s calibre and acumen to our updated new look. Castle’s Great Canadian Fall Renovation
team is a real coup and will accelerate our Contest. The couple entered last fall
progress in Eastern Canada. About RONA through Cottage Country Building Supplies
It should also be said that four short Created in 1939, RONA is a banner of in Carnarvon, ON.
years ago Rick Royce, working with a bold Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home
group of Sexton Members in Western improvement companies headquartered in Burnstown Building Supply
Canada, created The Commodity Wood Boucherville, Quebec. Spanning the entire Renovations are underway for the
Council which has since purchased millions country, its vast network of more than 430 new Burnstown Building Supply, serving
of dollars of commodity wood products stores includes both corporate stores and the Calabogie, ON area. Set to re-open
from supporting mills. This concept features independent affiliated dealers. Known for its this spring, the new store will feature a
total price transparency, information large in-store and online product selection revamped retail spot, new paint section and
sharing and total confidentiality allowing as well as for its installation services, RONA cash desk. The space will also include 20
members and mills to benefit greatly. It also provides expert support and advice to its foot ceilings, a mezzanine and a vast, highly
is unique to Sexton Group and the most retail and pro customers for their building and
profound innovation in the buying group renovation projects. For more information, serviceable insulation and bulk products
business in many years. We welcome the visit rona.ca or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, shed. Stay tuned for the official grand
opportunity to bring this concept to Eastern and Instagram. opening date!
Canada.”
To learn more about Sexton Group, view Castle Growth in Western Canada Continues
their website at www.sextongroup.com. Reimer Concrete and Lumber in Rosseau
River, MB has joined Castle Building Centres

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