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INDUSTRY NEWS

receive competitive advantage in their
local markets through all of TIMBER MART’s
programs, products and services that allow
them to develop profitable and sustainable
businesses. He will report directly to TIMBER
MART’s Director of Member Services, Phil
Temple, and be based out of TIMBER MART’s
distribution centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

About TIMBER MART
Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the
largest national member-owned buying
group in Canada for the true independent
entrepreneur. With hundreds of members,
including independent building-material
and hardware retailers, commercial dealers
and manufacturers located in every province
across the country, TIMBER MART provides
its extensive dealer network with a menu of
competitive buying programs, comprehensive
marketing services and personalized support to
drive independent business success.

beautitone unveils 2025 exterior
colour of the year, "briarwood"
BeautiTone’s 2025 Exterior Colour of the Home Products Division is one of the most
Year is designed to enhance the beauty of modern paint manufacturing facilities in
wooden surfaces, bringing out their natural North America. Proudly made in Canada (with
character while setting the stage for a domestic and import materials) in Burford,
warm and inviting space— perfect for both Ontario, BeautiTone is exclusively sold at
relaxation and entertaining. This year, the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, and
team at BeautiTone has paired the colour Home Hardware Building Centre stores across
announcement with an original barbeque Canada. BeautiTone produces top-quality
menu, crafted to help Canadians elevate paint and home products made available in
their summer gatherings. On the menu is a its Designer, Pure, Signature, Wood-Shield,
stunning cedar-planked salmon, paired with and PRO series since 1980. More information
a refreshing zero-proof cocktail that perfectly about BeautiTone is available at beautitone.ca.
complements the flavours of the grill and
BeautiTone, the number one Canadian- elevates any outdoor gathering. About Home Hardware Stores Limited
owned retail paint brand, has revealed its At the heart of Wood-Shield stain by
2025 Exterior Colour of the Year: ‘Briarwood’ BeautiTone, the 2025 Exterior Colour, Founded 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario,
(WST26-9). ‘Briarwood’ is one of 36 stunning Semi- Home Hardware Stores Limited is proudly
‘Briarwood’ is a refined, muted brown, Transparent Stains from Wood-Shield. Canadian and the country’s largest Dealer-
ideal for Canadian backyard spaces. This For entertaining ideas and more colour owned and operated home improvement
stain makes the perfect backdrop for any inspiration, visit BeautiTone Paint, Canada’s retailer with more than 1,000 stores operating
outdoor gathering, elevating the look and premier retail paint brand | Home Hardware. under the Home Hardware, Home Building
feel of wooden surfaces, enriching the BeautiTone’s 2025 Exterior Colour of Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre, and
natural character of decks and creating a the Year is available exclusively at Home Home Furniture banners. The Home Hardware
welcoming environment for relaxation and Hardware, Home Building Centre, and Home Dealer network improves life at home by
entertainment. Hardware Building Centre locations across providing superior home improvement retail
“This year, Canadians are going back to Canada. For more information on ‘Briarwood’ experiences through helpful advice and a deep
their roots of natural, enhanced browns in or the 2025 Colour Trends palettes, visit your understanding of the communities they serve.
their backyards,” said Kristen Gear, Lead local store or learn more at BeautiTone 2025 Home Hardware Stores Limited is designated as
Design & Colour Specialist, BeautiTone Paint Exterior Colour of the Year | Home Hardware. one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and
and Home Products. “As outdoor spaces recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers.
continue to evolve into essential parts of the BeautiTone Paint and Home Products Division More information about the company is
home, ‘Briarwood’ offers the perfect balance Headquartered in Burford, Ontario, Home available at homehardware.ca.
of style and durability, bringing a fresh and Hardware Stores Limited’s BeautiTone and
on-trend update to any exterior.”

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