Liteline Corp. has announced that Brandi Switzer has joined its team as regional sales manager, Pacific and Rockies. Switzer brings nearly a decade of experience in the electrical industry collaborating with contractors, distributors, electrical engineers, interior designers, and architects. Her role will involve overseeing growth across the British Columbia and Alberta markets.

AD reports that member sales in the first nine months of 2024 increased by 6.0 percent to a record US$61.0 billion across its 14 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales increased by 3.0 percent in total, including 2.0 percent each in the U.S. and Canada in their respective local currencies. Member purchases from AD suppliers grew 4.0% to $15.4 billion.

A total of 115 new members joined AD year-to-date, including more than 50 that joined as part of the Edge Group merger, effective Jan. 1, but not including members joining as part of the merger with IMARK Electrical, which closed on Sept. 24. AD members also acquired another 36 companies outside of AD.

Koelnmesse has announced a joint venture with dmg events that will see it expand into Saudi Arabia. The International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia will take place annually at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, with the first edition scheduled for June 16 to 18, 2025.

BMR Group has announced that it is welcoming Dartmouth, N.S.-based LumberMart into its fold. Effective Nov. 26, the store will be rebranded as LumberMart BMR Pro. In business for over 40 years and now under its third generation of owners, LumberMart is dedicated to garage, shed, deck, kitchen, and fence packages, and commercial and residential building packages. It serves communities ranging from Metro Halifax to Cape Breton, Annapolis Valley, and Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

Castle Building Centres said this week that member location Got Wood Building Supplies in Geraldton, Ont., has been acquired by Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. The First Nation-owned enterprise was established in 2012 by seven member nations to promote sustainable forest management. Got Wood GM Deanna Hoffman and her team will hold a grand opening event next month.

Jeld-Wen Holdings posted Q3 revenues of US$934.7 million, a 13.2 percent decline from a year earlier. The company’s net loss of $73.0 million, or $0.86 per share, follows earnings of $16.9 million ($0.20 per share) in the previous Q3. “Market conditions continue to deteriorate, which has significantly impacted volume/mix in the near-term,” CEO William J. Christensen said in a release.

Rockwool has announced the promotion of Mike Goyette (left) to the role of VP, sales, at its ceiling tile division, Rockfon North America. He has been with Rockwool for 15 years, since 2019 as national sales director.

Scott Debenham, currently Rockfon business unit manager in Canada, is being promoted to replace Goyette as director of sales, building insulation, Rockwool Canada. He joined Rockfon in 2013. Both appointments take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Ian White has been appointed president and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Ltd. He steps into his new role on Nov. 18.

White joins Home from Parkland Corp., where he spent 10 years in a variety of senior executive roles for the global fuel, convenience, and food retailer. Most recently, he was president of Parkland Canada, the company’s largest operating division.

White replaces Kevin Macnab, who is retiring after helming Home Hardware for the past six years.

Tilley Endurables Inc. has announced the launch of its newest line, Tilley Tuff Workwear, available exclusively at 100 RONA stores across Canada. The partnership “allows RONA to provide our pro clientele and DIY customers with great innovation, quality, and value in workwear from a trusted Canadian brand,” Doug Young, RONA’s chief merchandising officer, said in a release.

The line includes Technical Work Pants, work shirts, and outerwear. A launch event for Tilley Tuff will be held at RONA+ Golden Mile in the east end of Toronto on Nov. 18.