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► Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Award
Pike’s Home Hardware Building Centre of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L., won an Outstanding Retailer Award last night. The category was Best Building Supply Under 15,000 sq. ft. 
The occasion was the 33nd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference. The event was held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Congratulations Team Pike!
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Gillfor and DUPONT Partnership
A multi-year partnership has been forged between Gillfor Distribution and DuPont. The new relationship adds Styrofoam Brand XPS Insulation to Gillfor’s portfolio to solidify the Bolton, Ont.-based building materials wholesaler’s commitment to the insulation category in Canada. It also provides DuPont with access to Gillfor’s premier account management team to drive growth within the LBM channel to thousands of independent Canadian dealers. “We are thrilled with this new relationship, and all our branches look forward to taking this product to market from coast to coast,” said Mike Schneider, VP of strategic development at Gillfor. “This represents another step forward for us in the building materials space and there is more to come as we work with top-tier brands and people like those at DuPont.”
► Global Windows and Doors Recognition
Global Windows and Doors has been named Enterprise of the Year for Kent County at the 2025 Kent Regional Service Commission Entrepreneurial Gala. This recognition belongs first and foremost to our 171 employees, the heart of Global Windows and Doors. Their pride, skill, and commitment to excellence drive our success every single day. We’re also deeply thankful to our customers, suppliers, and community for their continued trust and partnership. Together, we’re growing, innovating, and creating opportunities right here in New Brunswick.
► TIMBER MART has promoted Phil Temple to vice-president, ERP Solutions
In this new role, Temple will lead initiatives to drive member adoption of TIMBER MART’s ERP system, helping dealers grow their businesses and improve efficiency.
“Phil brings over 30 years of management, sales, and retail operations experience in the building materials industry—much of it with TIMBER MART,” says Bernie Owens, president and CEO. “His deep understanding of our members and strong leadership will be key to advancing our ERP strategy and supporting member success.”
Temple joined TIMBER MART in 2007 and has held roles including buyer, category manager, prairie sales manager, and regional director of Member Services for Western Canada. Most recently, he was director of Member Services. He will continue to be based in Calgary and report to Owens.R MART promotes Phil Temple to Vice-President of ERP Solutions.