April 15, 2009

B. A. Robinson Staff and Customers Work Together
to Support Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica

Winnipeg - B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is proud to inform the plumbing, heating and electrical industries about the selfless efforts of its staff and customers. While in Costa Rica on its annual Partners Plus Program trip, which was held from March 8 to 15, 2009, our staff and guests had the opportunity to take part in one of two build days held in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica. Over the course of these two days, the frame of a new home was erected.

“I'm extremely proud of the hard work that went into this project,” said Ross Robinson, President of B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd., and work day participant. “Our staff and customers gave up a full day out of a week's holiday to support this cause, and we are the only Canadian company to assist Habitat in this region. This is a reflection of the strong character and Canadian spirit of our customers. I'm very pleased that we could contribute to the livelihood of a local family.”

For both groups, each day consisted of travelling to the build site and then working on the new home. Working in intense heat, the group mixed concrete from scratch to pour the floor and the foundation. To add a truly Canadian flavour to the project, a 'toonie' was inserted into the foundation for luck. Before departing on the second day, the walls were also raised. This home will be completed and turned over to a deserving local family by Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica.

Before leaving, the group took up a collection and purchased a gift certificate for groceries for the family that will move into the home. Their gratitude was expressed in a letter received from the management of Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica. “Your act of solidarity is an incredible example of social responsibility and love for people. We are grateful that you have chosen our organization to [provide] support for housing a family of limited resources,” said Jeimy Gamboa, Director of Resource Development.

About B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd.: B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is a fully diversified distributor of plumbing, heating and electrical products to the construction industry and retail home improvement market in Western Canada. Founded in 1936, the company now operates from 24 locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. For the past five consecutive years, the company has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

About the Partners Plus Program: B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd.'s Partners Plus Program is a loyalty program offered to the trade customers at all of our branches. Program participants earn points with every purchase, and have the opportunity to redeem these points annually for outstanding travel opportunities. Customers can also choose from a catalog of incredible merchandise. For more information please visit www.barobinson.com/partners.php.

Contact

Ross Robinson, President, B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd., (204) 784-0150, ross@barobinson.com
Jim Ormshaw, Marketing Manager, (403) 723-9030, jimo@barobinson.com
Michael Monita, Marketing Coordinator, B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd., (204) 789-0536, mmonita@barobinson.com