BW Update Canada Fall-Winter 2010 - Brock White

The global economy is recovering some from cyclical lows, but US economic growth
in the upper Midwest has been slower than normal on public sector deficit spending,
that has slowed private sector job growth, that has depressed consumer confidence
and consumption, that continues to depress demand, and keep private job growth
very slow. US residential markets are up very slightly from a very low base and
commercial construction activity is at historically low levels. Residential activity has
improved nicely in western Canada over the last 12 months, but commercial
construction has yet to follow those upward trends. On the bright side we are
enjoying continued strong construction activity in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and it is interesting to note that
North and South Dakota are doing a little better than the US average.
We don’t have much control over the economy, so we just focus on what we can control and that is our
mission of Helping Build Your Success by being both Your Source for construction materials and Your
Resource for the know-how and problem solving that come through 56 years of dedicated service to the
industry. We stock a wide range of products including geotextiles, erosion control, concrete and masonry
chemicals, accessories and repair products, insulated concrete forms, EIFS systems, brick, Cultured Stone,
natural stone, fireplaces, highway restoration materials, waterproofing, insulation, roofing, cladding and much,
much more. We strive to introduce new products which currently include decorative concrete products, Hard-
Cem (an integral concrete hardener), Rapid Shield Coatings, and many more. We now have 12 locations
across western Canada to serve you. Our redesigned website provides new and improved access to your
specific customer information along with updates on new products, upcoming activities, and events.
Thanks to our Customer Advisory Council for their recent feedback and suggestions to better service our
customers. We will take this feedback to heart as we develop our strategies and plans for 2011. Speaking of
2011, it’s time to sign up for the World of Concrete show scheduled for January 18-21 at the Las Vegas Convention
Center. Registration is available online at worldofconcrete.com. Be sure and use the sponsor source
code, A24, to enjoy free registration for the exhibit hall.
Thank you for your past business and we look forward to serving you in the future. As always, tell us how
we’re doing – we need your feedback to do the best possible job. Call or write or e-mail me at rgarland@
brockwhite.com.
Sincerely,
CEO’S Column
Richard D. Garland
CEO
GEOTALK
To learn more about any of these products this fall or winter, contact your
local BW office to schedule a presentation.
• Geogrids
• Geotextiles
• Erosion Control
• Sediment Control
• Porous Paving
• Paving Fabrics & Grids
• Geomembranes/GCLs
• Drainage Management
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