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About Taiga Building Products Ltd forward by entering the building Founded more than 65 years ago,
Taiga is one of Canada’s largest national distributors of building materials sector, targeting the Maçonnerie Desrosiers has built a
products, servicing thousands of retail and pro dealers coast- growing professional contractor strong reputation in Estrie for quality
to-coast. With a diverse product portfolio, including lumber, market in one of Ontario’s fastest products and reliable service. Under
engineered wood, treated wood, flooring, and more, Taiga offers developing regions. the leadership of owner Guy Poirier,
dependable inventory, Canada-wide logistics, and a people-first “We believe it is time to evolve the company has expanded to
approach to customer service. www.taigabuilding.com our business strategy, and we see a employ over 70 staff members, and
valuable opportunity through our their new retail space will showcase
castle updates partnership with Castle to diversify masonry, concrete, and a wide range
of construction products, along with
and grow in the right direction,” said
Javed Khuram, General Manager. displays and installation support for
“Castle’s values align closely with customers.
ours, and as our trusted partner, they “Castle’s business model and
are well-positioned to support our member support programs will
needs throughout this journey. Their help us continue to grow,” said
commitment to service resonates Guy Poirier, Owner of Maçonnerie
House of Flooring Joins Castle Building Centres Group with us, and we truly appreciate their Desrosiers de l’Estrie. “This
Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. is proud to welcome ongoing support.” membership ensures we can provide
House of Flooring (HOF) as their newest Ontario member. HOF has converted a large competitive pricing, access to new
Located in Mississauga, HOF is a well-established, family-owned area of its existing showroom product lines, and continued support
business, and after much success in flooring retail, they are set into a dedicated retail space for for our employees and customers.
to evolve into a full-service building materials retailer. The move LBM products, with the goal of Their values align with ours, and
marks a major milestone in its growth strategy and long-term becoming a one-stop destination they see our vision clearly.”
commitment to serving the contractor and builder community. for contractors. This move is a direct With its new retail store and
Founded by Javed Iqbal a decade ago, HOF began as response to demand from their loyal Castle affiliation, they are poised
a flooring installation company built on a reputation for customer base, many of whom have to strengthen their role as a trusted
craftsmanship and exceptional service. With the support of his been requesting access to additional supplier for the region’s builders,
sons, Javed Khuram and Ahtesham Javed, the company quickly building supplies. The business contractors, and homeowners.
expanded into retail. Today they are making a strategic leap remains deeply committed to its “Castle is proud to welcome
core philosophy: “Quality above Maçonnerie Desrosiers de l’Estrie
all else”—prioritizing long-term to our group,” said Ken Jenkins,
value, expert guidance, and top-tier President, Castle Building Centres
customer service. Group Ltd. “Their reputation for
“Castle is proud to welcome excellence, community connection
House of Flooring to our growing and retail initiative make them a
network of dealers. Their dedication perfect fit as they expand their
Proudly Canadian Since 1933 to quality, professionalism, and presence in the Sherbrooke market.”
community connection makes
them a great addition to the Castle
family,” said Ken Jenkins, President spancan announces
& CEO, Castle. “Their presence partnership with arena
in Mississauga—one of Canada’s international
most active construction markets—
strengthens our network in a key
region. Castle is excited to support
them as they take this next step in
their evolution.”
Maçonnerie Desrosiers de l’Estrie
Joins Castle, Expanding Retail
Presence in Sherbrooke “Spancan is excited to announce
Castle Building Centres Group its partnership with the ARENA
Ltd. is pleased to announce that International buying group. This
Maçonnerie Desrosiers de l’Estrie is now a unified group direction
Inc. has joined its growing network including ILDC, TIMBER MART
of independent building material and Federated Coop. Together
retailers. The well-established with ARENA we are looking to
Dealer Partnership Program Sherbrooke company is entering dynamically grow our vendor
a new era with the opening of partnerships to better serve our
cloverdalepaint.com/dealers a dedicated retail store and stores and customers. We are taking
showroom, enhancing its ability our Canadian buying group to a
to serve both contractors and DIY new global level ».” said Doug Bitter,
customers. Spancan Director of Purchasing.

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