Gillfor Distribution and IKO Industries Announce Sales and Distribution Partnership
Gillfor Distribution and IKO Industries are excited to announce a multi-year national sales and
distribution partnership that will extend our ability to service our independent LBM retail
customers. This new partnership consolidates Gillfor Distribution’s extensive shingle and roofing
product segment across Canada in order to work exclusively with Canada’s #1 shingle manufacturer
and brand.
“This agreement aligns well with many of our customers’ buying preferences and supports our
mission of partnering with best-in-class vendors to support our customers from coast to coast. This
represents one of the final pieces in our series of national product line reviews and is truly an exciting
step forward for Gillfor Distribution, our Account Managers, and the customers they serve” says Mike
Schneider, VP of Business Development.
“IKO is looking forward to partnering with Gillfor Distribution,” said Rob Davidson, Vice President of
Residential Sales for Canada. “Their national scope, excellent team and vast experience in our
industry will provide tremendous value. We also appreciate that they share our family values with
their integrity and long-term approach to growing their business. We believe this agreement will
tremendously benefit both IKO, Gillfor and our customers for many years to come.”
Gillfor Distribution has an extensive network of Account Managers who work consultatively with
thousands of independent Canadian retailers. These partnerships span coast-to-coast and offer
consultative growth strategies using premier brands in lumber and building materials.
Gillfor Distribution is a leading distributor of building products and is Canada’s largest privately held
distribution company. It is proudly 100% Canadian-owned and operated, with 13 strategically located
distribution centers across the country. Gillfor has deeply entrenched relationships with world-class
vendors and possesses a robust salesforce to ensure that customers receive the best products and
the best service possible. Gillfor Distribution is your one-stop-shop for residential, commercial, and
industrial building materials from coast to coast! Learn more at www.gillfor.com.
