Acklands-Grainger Celebrates Grand Opening of new Markham and Concord Branches

June 16, 2006

Acklands Grainger – Canadas leading distributor of industrial, fleet and safety products invites you to attend the Grand Opening of their new Markham and Concord locations. These events will mark the official opening of each branch and give customers and the community the opportunity to visit each location and participate in the celebration.

Who:Acklands-Grainger Executives will be available for media interviews after the Grand Opening Ceremonies.

Markham Event: Gary Pennycook, Vice President and General ManagerKen Chamberlin, General Manager, Ontario
Concord Event:Douglas J. Harrison, President
Ken Chamberlin, General Manager, Ontario

What:Each event will include vendor demonstrations, lunch, and an official Grand Opening Ceremony.
When:Markham Event Concord Event
Date: Tuesday, June 20th Date: Thursday, June 29th
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. Grand Opening Ceremony: 12:30 p.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Where:Markham BranchConcord Branch
30 Shields Court, Unit 18355 Jane Street
Markham, OntarioConcord, Ontario

For more information on these Grand Opening Events, please contact the Acklands-Grainger Branch
Managers listed below:

Winston PandooSteve Sullivan
Markham Branch ManagerConcord Branch Manager
Tel: (905) 940-5535 Tel: (905) 731-5555
Email: pandoow@agi.caEmail: sullivans@agi.ca