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20 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Feb. 9, 19 Atkenhead‘s offers great prices, professional service ikenhead‘s Home Improvement AWarehouse can be best described as the "handyman‘s dream." The 127,000â€"sq.â€"ft. (11,430â€"squareâ€" metre) warehouse â€" located on the Oakville/Mississauga border on Highway 5 â€" opened its doors in November of 1993. Aikenhead‘s â€" owned by brewing giant Molson Cos. Ltd. â€" is not your average hardware store chain. With the addition of the Oakville/Mississauga store, the compaâ€" ny now has three stores â€" constructed on 10â€" acre (four hectare sites with enough parking for 600 cars â€" serving Metro Toronto. By 1995, the company hopes to have a total of 10 stores serving Metroâ€"Toronto area consumers. The price tag for each store? Between $10â€"million and $15â€"million â€" including inventory. Each of the stores â€" which are up and running in about 10 months, including conâ€" struction and preparation time â€" is expected to generate between $24â€"million and $30â€" million in annual sales. The store‘s inventory â€" which features 33,000 different lines of products from 650 manufacturers â€" is difficult to beat. Everything from plumbing and plywood to carpets and window blinds can be found at the store. Customers can choose from 5,000 pieces of hardware, 450 different types of light bulbs and faucets ranging from $45 to $450. In addition, the store offers the largest indoor lumber selection in North America as well as a 20,000â€"squareâ€"foot (1,800â€"squareâ€" metre) greenhouse â€"â€" all under one roof. Friendship Not Membership Alkenheads 4 HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE HO}mELUIRE 75‘ 14/2 NMD 90 mnulnm @I'flEU.IIR *â€" o WHITE or IVORY (106949) (106 SPECIAL BUY SYMBOL! When we get an even better deal on a product we pass the savmgs on to you! That s why we call them ‘Extra Special Buys.‘ / 14/2 NMDâ€"90 BUILDING WIRE| General purpose indoor building wire with solid copper wires and ground wire. Used in most receptacle and ' LEVITOTN °CA Open Mondayâ€"Friday 7 AM â€" 10 PM Saturday 7 AM to 8 PM Sunday 9‘Ahfl 5 PM OUR ‘EXTRA \08206\ light wiring applications. Instant on quartz/halogen lamp, easy to install, ideal for lighting any large exterior area. Provides high, white illumination. Comes fully assembled with lamp included. Nonâ€"corrosive cast aluminum; bronze painted finish. ’.‘ LAITHONLIA Acrylic lens, energy saving ballast. (not included)]. #2hH440a12120E5(147659) cpatlble with BT1 100 insulated [ housing. 5OW MR16 bulb required With such a wide variety of products and price ranges, the store can cater to both the average consumer and home improvement professional. All merchandise is purchased directly from the manufacturer so Aikenhead‘s doesn‘t have to deal with a middle man. In the warehouse‘s main selling area, floorâ€"toâ€"ceiling racks allow for entire pallets and containers of merchandise to be carried right from the loading dock to the selling area. Each store carries about six months worth of inventory. And since the company purchases its inventory directly from the manufacturer, the store‘s prices are almost impossible to beat. In fact, the company offers a 10% disâ€" count â€" including sale items â€" on any item priced higher than the competition‘s. Any store that carries such a huge invenâ€" tory and guarantees everyday low prices probably compromises on customer service, right? Wrong. New meaning Aikenhead‘s home improvement wareâ€" houses have given customer service a new meaning. More than 300 employees, many of whom are called sales "associates," have been trained to provide the best service posâ€" sible. In addition, the company also employs actual tradespeople â€" including plumbers and electricians â€" who are sprinkled throughout the store and be ready and willâ€" ing to offer expert advice. The company‘s commitment to educating the consumer doesn‘t stop there. "How to" displays are set up throughout the storew show the customer how to complete r tively simple projects such as hangin door, or installing a door knob. Other d plays allow customers to try out pow tools, such as saws and drills. Store employees also have the best av; able equipment at their disposal to he them meet the customer‘s needs. Expensive cutting machines are right site for customâ€"cutting blinds, paneli shelving and pipe. Computers are used the paint and lumber departments to h with color matching or even designing kitchen or deck for customers. If that‘s not all, throughout the store, c tomers will find seminar areas â€" includi one with bleacher seating â€" where li demonstrations will be held. #200â€"1500 (106600) FLOODLIGHT Uses four 40 watt lamps #800â€"110 (150448) HALOGEN RECESSED White. Easy to install. Fully (bulb not included). Takes one space in load centre. Used for 1 20V circuits. Protects wiring cirâ€" cuits in the home â€" wall receptacles, lighting fixtures. For use in Square D 12.5 cu. in. Outside nailing, 1/2" mounting tabs, for use with nonâ€" metallic sheathed cable, gangable. EVERYTHING FOR THE ELECTRICIAN! #Q0115CP (100546) Single Pole Circuit Breaker QO load centres. Single Pole Wall Switch Combination side and quick wired switches. General duty, 2 year warranty. Only 3/4" wide and 53/64" deep. (105577,579,587) "‘* SWITCH BOX 2â€"1/2" deep. #1104â€"LH (106182) J Marr 11 ELECTRICAL METAL TUBE SsQUaARE D° Mb 200 AMP 1 40 Space Panel Main circuit breaker included. 1â€"phase, 3â€"wire. Box size 33.5 °H x14""Wx3.8"D. #QO4OMB200C (100582) DUPLEX RECEPTACLE 14 amp. Brown, Ivory \ or White. 4 (105657) (105659) Q (105662) (106377) 1/2"x10‘ Raceway for electrical wire. A ,3 (1sse79, «on , f T crounp FauLt oT 2 e [3 cIRcuIT] /Â¥ A] (106850) Small Wire Connectors WIRE INTERRUPTER| 4‘ WRAP FIXTURE coopen Q ‘Posiâ€"Grip‘ surface for noâ€"slip twisting ER es power. ‘Variableâ€"Volume‘ expansion STRIPPE Will save energy costs when used in combination with two 34 watt energy saving fluorescent tubes {not included). Trip time of 0.025 seconds. 1â€"1/8"‘ deep body, rounded corners, mounting strap with breakâ€"off plaster ears. Limited two year warranty. e 7 COILEX LIGHTING RECESSED BAFFLE Builtâ€"in reflector to use energy saving lamp. Uses 100W R30 bulb (not included]. CREAT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Strips solid wire 10â€"18 AWG. Lightâ€" weight precision formed knifeâ€"type blades. spring holds more wire. 600/1000V rating for industrial grade approval. +«Medium 1000/box | «Large 500/box #333M 39.9' #335M 29 74 (105193).... (105197).. If you should find an identical item we sell at any store at a atis 6e If for any reason.you are not happy wit your Aikenmhead‘s purchase, just returr it with your receipt for a full refund. MARKHKHAM BRAMPTON OAKVILLE/ WOODBRIDGE SCARBOROUCH lower price that|| _ Your satisfaction is our top priority. : 3155 Hwy. #7° | 49 First Gulf MISSISSAUCA 140 Northview 428 Ellesmere Rd. can be verified, 7 WAYS TO PAY at Woodbine Boulevard Hwy. #403 and Boulevard 416 609â€"1800 we‘ll not only Avenue (s0s) 457â€"1800 | Hwy. #5 (sos 85 1â€"1800 Directions . From match that «Cash «Personal Cheque (905) ; (Dundas St.) 1 AO1: K + price, we‘ll «Visa «MasterCard Directions: Eirecfiionszfm take| mos 829â€"5900 g‘%fifi%’fiake H couth r?gfite?xesgagt' 0 beat it by +American Express l Directions: P T Ellesmere to #428 0 /o on the spot «Aikenhead‘s ONE Hwy. 410 north to Steeles Ave. West on Steeles to First Gulf Blvd. Left on First Gulf to #49 First Gulf Blvd. 400) Hwy. 400 to Hwy. 7 (west) to Weston Rd. Turn right {north) on Weston Rd. to Northview Blvd. Turn right (east) to 140 Northview Blvd. From Highway 401 take Highway 404 to Highway 7, east on Highway 7 to 3155 Highway 7. Hwy. 403 to Hwy. 5 East «Aikenhead‘s PRBLC. CARD (Dundas St.). Go through 2 lights. Store is 1/2 bloc west of Winston Churchill Blvd. Entrance off Hwy. 5. Ellesmere Rd. guaranteed' From 404: To 401 East, to Victoria Park Ave. South, east to #428 Ellesmere Road. Prices may vary after March 8, 1994 if there are any market variations. We reserve the right :‘ to limit quantities to the amount reasonable for homeowners and our regular contractor customers It is our policy to run truthful, accurate advertising. However, human or mechanical errors could occur. In the event of an error, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate our customers. Prices do not include P.S.T.. G.S.T.