Why Castle

Solutions that work as hard as you do.

Whether you're looking to improve your buying, increase profitability, strengthen your brand or streamline operations, Castle offers practical buying and business programs designed to help independent businesses grow.

Why Castle

What You Gain

01
Buying Power

Competitive buying programs that improve margins.

02
Vendor Partnerships

Relationships with leading suppliers and distributors across Canada.

03
Business Solutions

Powered by the CastleCare Toolbox — technology, programs and services that simplify operations and improve efficiency.

04
Marketing Support

Professional marketing programs to help your business stand out in your community.

05
Community

Not just a network but a family. Talk to anyone who has experienced the Castle Culture and you will hear that Castle is more like a "family" than a buying group.

Buying Program

Built on Partnership.
Powered by Community.

Castle is proud to partner with the most reputable manufacturing and distribution vendors in the industry. We have developed strong relationships and together we are committed to the success of the independent. Castle members benefit from our collective of dedicated professionals and take advantage of the over 500 buying agreements in all LBM and hardware categories.

Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Castle buying program
Complete Assortment

All LBM and hardware categories covered — lumber, building materials, millwork, doors, windows, roofing, insulation, and more.

Negotiated Pricing

Castle's buying teams negotiate on behalf of the entire membership — giving independents the pricing leverage of a national chain.

100% Rebates Returned

Every dollar of vendor rebate returns to members annually — not held by head office. Your volume works for you.

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Buying Program

The broadest hardware
assortment in Canada.

Castle members have access to the largest assortment of hardware products in the industry through our partner Orgill Distribution, servicing members across Canada. Castle's affiliation to OCTO and position on various buying teams ensures all your product category needs are handled.

Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Castle hardware assortment
Orgill Distribution

Direct access to Orgill's vast North American hardware catalogue, servicing Castle members coast to coast with reliable delivery.

OCTO Affiliation

Castle's membership in OCTO ensures preferred pricing and program access across all major hardware categories.

Regional Partners

A network of regional distribution partners ensures product availability wherever your store is located across Canada.

Buying Program

Exclusively yours.
Exclusively Castle.

Castle is committed to delivering value and quality products. Our private label brand "Castlegard" is available exclusively at Castle Building Centres locations — giving your store a competitive edge no other retailer can match.

CastleGard products
CastleGard products

Private label power,
without the overhead.

Castlegard gives your store its own branded product line — higher margins, exclusive availability, and the quality assurance of Castle's vendor partnerships behind every SKU.

  • Available exclusively at Castle locations — your competitive differentiator
  • Competitive pricing vs national brands with better margin
  • Expanding product catalogue across multiple categories
  • Backed by Castle's quality standards and leading vendor partnerships
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Buying Program

Where buying
gets done.

Castle's Buying Events — including the Castle Buying Expo — bring members and vendor partners together to negotiate show deals, preview new products, and place seasonal orders. It's hands-on access to the full strength of the buying group, in one room.

Castle Buying Expo
Castle Buying Expo
  • Castle Buying Expo and seasonal buying shows
  • Exclusive show pricing and vendor deals
  • New product previews across LBM and hardware
  • Face-to-face access to Castle's vendor partners
  • Place seasonal orders with the full group's leverage
CastleCare Toolbox

Operate smarter,
spend less.

A variety of programs to take your business to the next level — from electronic shelf labelling technology to commercial fleet programs and store design support.

Business support services
Business support services
Business support services
Business support services
  • Electronic Shelf Labels by JRTech Solutions
  • CFIB Membership benefits
  • Commercial Truck and Forklift Programs
  • Fuel Fleet discounts
  • Interior & Exterior Store Design support
CastleCare Toolbox

Better rates.
Better experience.

Castle's partnership with Moneris gives members preferred merchant rates and seamless payment solutions — including Interac, major credit cards, and the Castle Gift Card — all on one platform.

Moneris payment processing
  • Preferred Moneris merchant rates for Castle members
  • Accept Interac, Visa, Mastercard, and Castle Gift Cards
  • Virtual Gateway platform with enhanced security
  • Full POS integration support
  • Reduced transaction fees vs standard merchant rates
CastleCare Toolbox

National reach,
local feel.

The Castle Gift Card Program is a great way to increase revenue, bring in new business, and stay competitive.

Castle Gift Cards
Castle Gift Cards
Castle Gift Cards
Castle Gift Cards on an in-store display
  • Accepted at all 350+ Castle member locations nationwide
  • Fully managed program — no admin burden on your team
  • Drive cross-location traffic and brand awareness
  • Attract new customers and increase seasonal sales
CastleCare Toolbox

Give customers
a reason to say yes.

Castle's partnership with Flexiti Financial gives members the option of offering customers flexible financing on their purchases with a quick and easy digital application — increasing average transaction values and closing larger sales.

Flexiti financing
Flexiti financing
  • Offer customers 0% interest financing options
  • Quick digital application — approved in minutes, no paperwork
  • Increase average transaction values significantly
  • FlexitiCard approved credit card purchase options
CastleCare Toolbox

Support your team
with confidence.

Access human resources materials and consultation that support hiring, onboarding, policies, compliance, and employee management. Find practical templates and expert guidance to help you build a stronger workplace and support your teams effectively.

Employee programs
Employee programs
  • E3 Toolkit — Employer + Employee Engagement, Member benefits programs
  • Personal Home & Auto Insurance with Cowan Insurance
  • Employee Benefits programs with Cowan Insurance
  • Castle Employee and Family Assistance Program with Cowan & Homewood Health
Castle Technology

Industry-leading
technology.

Castle is driven by technology, and we are an industry leader in member-facing platforms. From our state-of-the-art Member platform to the continuous development of new and innovative member programs, Castle will help take your business to new levels.

The CastleCore member portal gives you everything Castle at your fingertips. Access to your personal accounting platform, comprehensive buying guide, program enrollment, and rebate tracking, all in one secure platform.

CastleCore member portal

CastleCore Member
Account Portal

Our industry-leading member account platform gives you everything Castle at your fingertips — available 24/7 from any device.

  • Personal accounting platform and financial reporting
  • Comprehensive buying guide and vendor directory
  • Program enrollment and management
  • Shareholder connections and communications
  • Marketing & Promotions
Castle Technology

Estimating & Design
Services Program (EDS).

A custom-designed estimating software program and service to support Castle members with day-to-day estimating, organic growth, and exclusive access to professional design and estimation services.

Estimating & Design Services
Castle Technology

Build & Reno.
Your store, in print.

Build & Reno is Castle's exclusive renovation and design magazine — residential construction, renovation, and design content created for homeowners and building professionals, available only at Castle locations. It brings project-ready customers through your doors and positions you as their local expert.

The Build & Reno digital edition on desktop, tablet and mobile
A Build & Reno feature spread on decking
The monthly Build & Reno e-blast in a subscriber's inbox
  • Renovation, design, siding, windows & doors content for homeowners and pros
  • New issues monthly, in both English and French
  • Community spotlights profiling local Castle members
  • Exclusive to Castle locations — a reason for customers to visit you
  • Digital edition and subscriptions at buildandreno.ca
Visit Build & Reno
Castle Technology

Store supplies & promotional
goods at your fingertips.

The Castle online member store is a comprehensive promotional product and clothing catalog available online 24/7 with endless product offers available at pre-negotiated prices.

Castle online member store
Castle online member store
Castle online member store
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your independence?
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