Ainsworth and CanWel sign national agreement for Canadian distribution

Jan 19, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. has signed a multi-year agreement with CanWelBroadleaf to be its exclusive supplier of the company's oriented strand board enhanced subfloor product line. Ainsworth Engineered® pointSIX Durastrand Flooring will be distributed by CanWelBroadleaf throughout Canada commencing in late-January, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. "We are very pleased to be moving forward in a long-term partnership with CanWelBroadleaf," said Rick Huff, President and CEO of Ainsworth. "As the largest building materials distributor to the Canadian market, CanWelBroadleaf offers a wide selection of top-quality products. It's exciting to have pointSIX Durastrand added to their product line-up." According to Bob Simko, President of CanWelBroadleaf, the pointSIX Durastrand Flooring product is a key component of CanWelBroadleaf's extensive product line offering. "Ainsworth is an innovative company that is committed to meeting the needs of the diverse Canadian customer base," Simko stated. PointSIX Durastrand Flooring is an engineered subfloor solution that utilizes a patented tapered-edge technology to counteract the effects of swelling due to moisture exposure. CanWel Building Materials distributes a wide range of hardware, building materials, lumber, and renovation products. Ainsworth is a leading manufacturer and supplier of engineered wood products for residential, commercial and industrial applications.