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BSIA 2021 January 19th
​Wave of the Future - Product Expo & PK Sessions
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Keynote Speaker
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Keynote Topic:
"Being a Trusted Leader in Uncertain Times"

Speaker: Marv Franz, Author of
​The Inspired Workplace

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Thanks to our sponsor, TIMBER MART, Marv Franz will speak about leadership development through the lens of trust along with its relevance and practical application especially with the current world health situation. Trust is essential for employee engagement, retention and customer / supplier loyalty.  Marv Franz holds an MBA from the School of Business and Economics at Wilfred Laurier University and has worked as a management consultant for universities, corporations and NGO’s.

Date & Time:  January 19th at 12noon - 12:30pm 


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      Keynote Topic: 
      "2021 Industry Trends & Forecast"

      Speaker: Michael McLarney,
      Hardlines Newsletter, President & Editor


Michael McLarney is the Founder and President of Hardlines Inc., which includes the weekly HARDLINES newsletter and the Hardlines Home Improvement Quarterly (HHIQ) Magazine. He is also Managing Director, Canada for the North American Hardware & Paint Association. Considered the leading analyst for Canada's retail home improvement sector, he will outline some of the ways this industry is changing what dealers can expect in the year ahead.

Date & Time:  January 19th at 8:30am - 9am (After BSIA Welcome & Opening Remarks)

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Category: Commodities

Topic: MicroPro Sienna Treated Wood
Speaker:
Jay Secord of CanWel
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Date & Time: January 19th at 9am - 9:20                                              Prize Draw: Weiser Powerbolt Value:  $125

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Category: Construction Materials 
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Topic: Innovative Building Envelope and Concrete Accessory Solutions
Speaker:
Rob Mutch, Brock White Lower Mainland Sales Manager

Date & Time: January 19th at 9:20 - 9:40am                                     Prize Draw: ​$100 Prepaid Visa Card

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Category: Outdoor Living Products

Topic: Western Red Cedar Forecast & Sustainability Issues
Speaker:
Michael Erskine of Still Creek Forest Products
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Date & Time: January 19th at 9:40 - 10am                         Prize Draw: Western Red Cedar Chaise Lounge $400   

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Category: Outdoor Living Products   
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Topic: Cedarline Fencing & Lattice 

​Speaker: Ron Tu of Cedarline Industries 
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Date & Time: January 19th at ​10:00 - 10:20am               Prize Draw: Selected Wines & Smoked Salmon $125

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 Category: Outdoor Living Products 

Topic: Composite Decking & Trim
Speaker: 
John Klovansky, Area Sales Manager, TimberTech AZEK

Date & Time: January 19th at 10:20 - 10:40am                                Prize Draw: TimberTech AZEK Swag Bag

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Category: Outdoor Living Products 

Topic: Hardscapes
Speaker: 
Bruce Stickney of Belgard Hardscapes

Date & Time: January 19th at 10:40 - 11:00am                       Prize Draw: Belgard Swag Bag

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Category: Outdoor Living Products

Topic: PVC & Composite Decking & Aluminum Railing
​​Speakers:
Scott Emo, PowerHouse and Jason Meier, Fortress Building Products​

Date & Time: January 19th at 11:00 - 11:20am                                         Prize Draw: ​ $100 Prepaid MasterCard
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Scott Emo
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Jason Meier
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Category: Outdoor Living Products
​​Topic: Composite Decking
Speaker:
 Kevin Hoang of MoistureShield
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Date & Time: January 19th at 11:20 - 11:40am     Prize Draw: Weiser Powerbolt Value: $125

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Category: Truck-Mounted Equipment

Topic: Newest Product Line - Palfinger
Speakers: Joel Gibson, Director of Sales, has over 10 years of experience in the truck-mounted equipment industry. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience working with customers to create custom equipment solutions to suit their specific needs. During this presentation Joel will discuss our newest product line, Palfinger including some key features and technology.  Joel will be joined by Ferlin Fransz, Assistant Service Manager, who has been with Falcon since 2013. Ferlin started on the shop floor and has worked his way up experiencing a variety of positions within Falcon’s Service Department. He will be sharing about Falcon’s extended service hours and what you can be doing to best maintain your equipment. 

​Date & Time: January 19th at 11:40 - 12noon                                           Prize Draw: ​ $100 Keg Gift Card​
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Ferlin Fransz
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Joel Gibson

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Category: Specialty Wood & Fasteners

Topic: Lignoloc Wooden Nail System & Scrail Pneumatic Fastener Systems​

Speaker: Kyle Conway, President/CEO of Kanata Forest Products, a Manufacturer and Distributor
​                   of Premium Forest Products and Distributor of the Lignoloc Wooden Nail System.


​Date & Time: January 19th at 12:30 - 12:50pm       Prize Draw: ​Kanata Coil Nailer & Box of Scrail Fasteners $650

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Category: Construction Fasteners

Topic: Benefits of An All Inclusive Fastener Program
Speaker: Stan Gornenski, Lower Mainland Retail Account Manager for
​                                                          Bissett Fasteners

With a background in marketing, Stan works closely with both stores and their customers on: promotions, training, merchandising and product support. 

​Date & Time: January 19th at 12:50 - 1:10pm                                         Prize Draw: ​  $100 Cabela's Gift Card

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Category: Metal Products - Steel

Topic: Steel Framing
Speaker:  Robert Poystila of Bailey Metal Products

​Date & Time: January 19th at 1:10- 1:30pm               Prize Draw: $100 Cactus Club Gift Card

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Category: Power Tools & Hand Tools

Topic: Power Tools & Accessories
Speakers: Rick Smith of Bosch 
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​Date & Time: January 19th at 1:30 - 1:50pm            Prize Draw: Bosch 1375A Grinder  ​ 

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Category: Power Tools & Hand Tools

Topic: Power Tools & Accessories
Speakers: Brent Ewen of EAB Exchange a Blade 
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​Date & Time: January 19th at 1:50 - 2:10pm    Prize Draw: $100 Cactus Club Gift Card

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Category: Power Tools & Hand Tools

Topic: Power Tools & Accessories
Speakers: Brian Lotz of Airfast Distributors & Tom McGregor of Metabo 
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​Date & Time: January 19th at 2:10 - 2:30pm                            Prize Draw: ​Cordless Metabo Circular Saw $500   ​
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Tom McGregor

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Category: Power Tools & Hand Tools

Topic: Max Powerlite High Pressure Pneumatics for Wood,
​          Concrete, Drywall and Steel

Speaker: Dave Powell, Application Specialist with over 20 years experience
                                               in the construction industry


​Date & Time: January 19th at 2:30 - 2:50pm   Prize Draw: Schlage Keypad Deadbolt -Satin Nickel Finish $100 ​

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Category: Finishings / Floor Coverings / Mouldings & Doors

Topic: Flooring
Speaker: ​Brandon Johannesson at AFA Forest Products Inc. 

​Date: January 19th at 2:50 - 3:10pm        Prize Draw: ​ $100 Starbuck's Gift Basket   

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Category: Finishings / Floor Coverings / Mouldings & Doors

Topic: Moulding & Doors
Speaker: Michael Sauder at Metrie

​Date & Time: January 19th at 3:10 - 3:30pm                       Prize Draw: ​ Moulding Products for a Home $500 

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Category: Insulation

Topic: EPS Insulation / Concrete Forms
Speakers:  Douglas Bennion, Code Compliance & Anthony Vermeulen, Sales Manager
                    at Airfoam Industries 


​Date & Time: January 19th at 3:30 - 3:50pm                             Prize Draw: $150 Keg Gift Certificate
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Douglas Bennion
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Anthony Vermeulen

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​   Category: Happy Hour

   Topic: Networking / Thank Sponsors / Prize Draws /
             Feedback & Discussion

    Speaker: Thomas Foreman, President of BSIA
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​Date & Time: January 19th at 3:50 - 4:30pm     
                           Prize Draw: ​ Must be Present to Win!

​Prizes Drawn through TEXT MESSAGE - Enter your number at info@bsiabc.ca to win!

PRIZES:
  • $100 Save On Foods Gift Certificate – Thanks to Sexton
  • Inner Harbour Tour for 4 with Jamey & Sharon Paterson
  • Segway Scooter Seawall Tour for 4 with Thomas & Colleen Foreman

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