TRADING SYMBOL: Toronto Stock Exchange – HDI
LANGLEY, BC, July 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Hardwoods Distribution Inc.
("HDI" or the "Company") today announced that Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar North America,
has been appointed to the Company's board of directors effective
July 31st, 2019.
Lawrence Sauder, Chair of the
Board of Directors of the Company, commented, "We are very pleased
to be adding Rob to the Board. Rob's well-rounded expertise in
leading scale distribution companies in both Canadian and U.S.
markets will be very valuable to the Board as the Company continues
its growth trajectory."
Mr. Taylor has over 30 years of experience in leading public and
private growth-oriented companies. Mr. Taylor has
experience serving on a board of directors and he is currently the
President of Sonepar North America, a global distributor of
electrical, industrial & safety products. Prior to joining
Sonepar, Mr. Taylor's career included driving global sales and
marketing programs for multinational companies like Eaton
Corporation and Cooper Industries and leadership roles within
divisions of General Electric in both the U.S. and
Canada.
About HDI
HDI is North America's largest
distributor of sheet goods, high-grade hardwood lumber,
architectural millwork and architectural grade building products to
the residential and commercial construction markets. The Company
currently operates a network of 62 distribution centers in the U.S.
and Canada, as well as 1 sawmill
and kiln drying operation.
SOURCE Hardwoods Distribution Inc.