Overview

Western Hardware and Building Materials Wholesale is the premiere supplier of brand name hardware and building materials to independent Hardware, Lumber, and Building Supply dealers in British Columbia. Western is the only full line wholesaler of Hardware and Building Supplies in British Columbia with approximately 13,000 items in stock at our Surrey warehouse. Only a few years ago, the demise of distribution warehouses was predicted with manufacturer direct programs en vogue. Independent businesses have learned that minimum order quantities, long lead times and manufacturers that don’t understand the needs of small business is not the recipe for profit. Western’s only business is to supply you the products you need in the quantities you want at the right price. Western Hardware can supply you with a single can of Flecto Varathane Interior Diamond stain, 1000 tubes of PL400 (average inventory is 3,000 tubes), and a lift of gyproc all on a few hours notice. Can your supplier do this?

Why Western?

· NO MEMBERSHIP FEE

· Ability to earn annual Patronage Rebates

· The only member group dedicated to the Building Supply industry in BC.

· Full selection of building supplies from treated lumber to insulation as well over 13,000 hardware items all at the same location.

· Head office and distribution center located in Surrey, BC., in your backyard.

· Western Hardware and Building Materials Wholesale does not operate any retail stores and distributes only to the building supply industry. We will not compete for your business.

· Western understands your regional requirements such as the Sunshine Coast, or the Kootenays. You are not just a Western region.

· The first complete dealer web site www.irly.ca with real time inventory and pricing in our industry.

· Full EDI capabilities with Profitmaster, Silk and Dimensions POS computer systems.

· Telxon and MSI Order Entry Systems.

· Free product Bin Ticketing program.

· 1% 15th of the Month following. Offering a 1% discount makes Western’s regular payment policy better than any of the other competing wholesalers.

· New product introductions being offered on a continual basis.

· Over 1000 page Picture Catalogue and complete Buying guide.

· Many products are sold in eachs resulting in less overstocks in your store.

· Flexible ordering allows you to add to your truck as little as two hours before shipping.

· Operate your store to suit your target market and expertise. No required product stocking or house brands required.

· Our pricing will allow you to consistently compete with all other competitors. With low overhead and no sales commissions, members can compete as a contractor oriented yard or a DIY operation.

· Western Hardware and Building Materials Wholesale is a member of the Reliance Buying Group and Mutual Hardware Inc.

· Highly trained customer service staff will provide you with fast, friendly and efficient assistance.

Western offers an enthusiastic, specialized team of sales, purchasing, and warehouse staff, with a long record of providing the highest quality of service dedicated to the building supply industry.

Computer and Retail Services

· On-line Catalog and ordering over the web www.irly.ca (user ID required). Can also order using Telxon handheld units or use EDI between your store system and the Western host computer.

· Free bin labels and bin labeling services.

· Prompt handling of supplier warranty and defective claims.

· Full picture and price catalogs, as well as CDs, utilizing a digital image database provide a high quality catalog for every day use on the service desk.

The Western dealer web site offers excellent access to product and order information. Western's site is unique in that it offers real time inventory levels and pricing 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Advanced functionality such as quick order entry that allows a user the ability to enter Items Numbers and Quantities only using the numeric key pad and the enter key help make the site very user friendly.

Freight/Trucking

Minimum weekly delivery at very competitive freight rates (LTL or straight truck).
Marshalling yard for purchases from drop/direct ship and alternate suppliers who deliver to Western for furtherance to the Western Dealer.
Pick-up service of furtherance items.
Western uses palletized container boxes for handling hardware and other small goods. These returnable, collapsible boxes offer secure, safe shipment of goods and are economical to use.