ACCEO Hardware-LBM Recent Leadership Appointments
Marc Leblanc appointed Vice President for the overall Hardware Store and Building Supply Industry division Erick Lamarche, Executive Vice President of Retail Solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marc Leblanc as Vice President, Hardware Store and Building Supply Industry Solutions. Over the last 22 years, Mr. Leblanc has held several positions within the organization. As part of his new role, Marc will leverage his extensive industry knowledge to represent ACCEO and ensure the growth and profitability of the division. Until recently, Marc was Senior Operations and Sales...
Read MoreWeiser Announces New Bluetooth Smart Lock, Aura, at CES 2019
The Weiser® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division will reveal its latest Bluetooth smart lock, Aura™, at CES 2019. Aura from Weiser provides an affordable entry point for those looking to upgrade to a smart lock with simple programming capabilities through a smartphone. Weiser will display the keypad Bluetooth-enabled smart lock at its CES booth (#42137, CES Tech West | Sands Expo, Smart Home Marketplace) for media representatives interested in learning more. With Aura, Weiser offers homeowners an affordable smart lock that can be programmed and managed...
Read MoreGriffith Building Supply becomes BMR
BMR Group is proud to announce that Griffith Building Supply, located in Griffith, Ontario, has joined its network as a BMR Pro dealer. BMR’s long-standing customer, General Contractor John Lacourse, who recently became co-owner of the store with Derek McGrimmon, naturally turned to BMR to give the renovation centre new life. “I’ve always been very pleased with BMR’s prices and products, so I decided to own a BMR myself! Their new BMR Pro banner perfectly meets my needs, and their knowledge of all things related to building materials gives me peace of mind for what’s to come,” said Lacourse....
Read MoreThe Lumber & Building Materials Association of Ontario and Peninsula Canada are working together for you
LBMAO has partnered with Peninsula Canada who are the globally trusted provider of employment relations and HR services. Peninsula Canada provide comprehensive around-the- clock advice and support that’s custom-tailored to each and every business. Our services are affordable at a fixed monthly rate. So rather than budgeting for an internal HR department, why not allocate those resources to growing another area of your business? With our handpicked team of HR experts, you can shift your focus with ease knowing that your employment matters are in the right hands. It’s more time for you to...
Read MoreAqua Q combines with the Armtec-Canada Culvert Drainage Division of WGI
On December 14, 2018, WGI Westman Group Inc. (“WGI”) purchased the assets and operations of Aqua Q, formerly known as The Plastic Drainage Division of Armtec. The purchase included all five of the Aqua Q manufacturing facilities which are located in Woodstock, Orangeville, and Walkerton in Ontario, St. Clet, Quebec, and Prince George, British Columbia, as well as all existing distribution yards of Aqua Q. Aqua Q is being combined with the Armtec-Canada Culvert Drainage Division of WGI. Going forward Aqua Q will operate under the name Armtec-Canada Culvert. With over 400 team members in 24...
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