MONTRÉAL, December 7, 2011 – OGC is proud to announce that it has integrated a module to communicate with Orgill into its OGC-Plus business management solution.

Already installed and tested on the systems of a number of merchants, the Orgill communication link is now available for all Canadian retailers who are using OGC-Plus.

This new option lets OGC-Plus communicate directly with the Orgill buying group so that the system can receive and transmit stock management data (price changes, new products, etc.) and other information. Merchants can also automatically send purchase orders to the buying group and receive communications from Orgill. This will give Canadian retailers yet another way to effectively manage their business data.

OGC-Plus already communicates with the majority of Canadian purchasing groups in the hardware and building materials industry. With the addition of this module, OGC has made its two management solutions (OGC-Plus and SpruceWare.NET) compatible with Orgill, thereby demonstrating its desire to meet the specific needs of all merchants and help Canadian companies streamline their management practices.

About OGC
OGC is a Canadian IT supplier for the hardware and building materials industries that provides management solutions in the areas of purchasing, inventory, finance, sales, customer service and human resources.

About Orgill
Orgill, Inc. is the largest independently owned hardlines distributor in the United States. From its six domestic distribution centres and two export consolidation facilities, Orgill, Inc. distributes hardware and home improvement products to hardware, home improvement and building material retailers across the United States and in 60 countries throughout the world. (www.orgill.com)

October 2011 - OGC is announcing a new partnership agreement with software company Spruce Computer Systems for the commercial rights to its SpruceWare.NET product in the Canadian market.

Through this agreement, OGC has gained the exclusive rights to sell, implement and support SpruceWare.NET in Canada. This new offering will enhance OGC's product line so that it can better meet the specific needs of its customers in the hardware and building materials industries.

“OGC and Spruce have very similar profiles and backgrounds: both companies are recognized for their industry knowledge and close relationships with customers. We are convinced that pooling our know-how will help us assist customers even better to improve their service and maximize their profits,” explained Patrick Du Paul, Executive Vice President and General Manager at OGC. “This partnership will now allow us to offer an alternative and comprehensive management solution based on the most recent Windows® technology that is already being used by more than 250 retailers in the American market.”

With this addition, the OGC product line now gives customers even greater choice when it comes to a management solution that best reflects their individual business reality.

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June 2011 - Several initiatives have been implemented to improve customer experience. Good results have been noticed for call back delays and number of calls resolved on the spot. Since last fall, we have received several positive comments from our clients.
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February 2011 – OGC is proud to participate once again in the Hardlines Dealer Conference which will be held during the Canadian Home Improvement Show in Toronto on February 10 & 11, 2011. OGC will be sponsoring this event and will present a seminar on information technologies.

Visitors can stop at the JM Hardlines Lounge to meet with Patrick Du Paul, executive Vice-President of OGC Inc., who will explain to the dealers how to use technologies to improve their customers’ satisfaction. These power sessions will be held on February 10 at 2:30p.m. and on February 11 at 11:30 a.m.
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October 2010- As an information technology supplier for more than 300 merchants across Canada, it is vital for OGC to be attentive to the needs of its clients and to offer them privileged expertise.  It is for this reason that OGC is offering all its clients the opportunity to meet during four client sessions that will be held from now until spring 2011. (Montréal, October 22, 2010; Calgary, November 17, 2010; Toronto, February 2011, and Moncton, February 2011)
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February 2010 - OGC is proud to be an active participant in the Hardlines Dealer Conference, which will be held during the Canadian Home Improvement Show in Toronto on February 11 and 12, 2010. In addition to sponsoring this highly important industry event, OGC will give a seminar on the optimum and effective use of a computerized management solution on Friday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m.
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August 2009 – OGC announces the appointment of Allan C. Holton as Regional Sales Manager for Ontario and Manitoba. His mandate will be to drive business development and service our customer base in these provinces.
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New technology can help you boost your productivity, improve customer service and cutting costs, to stay competitive in a more and more demanding market. Efficient and up-to-date equipment can provides you with the required adaptability and flexibility.

To help you face the challenges of today's economy, the 2009 Federal Budget offer a 100% deduction for Computer Equipment Purchases.

"The 2009 Budget contains important measures to spur the long-term rebound of the Canadian economy. A temporary capital cost allowance (CCA) of 100% can now be applied to computers purchased after January 27, 2009 and before February 1, 2011."¹

Companies can then amortize these expenses in a single year, and these savings will help them acquire new technology to make them more competittive in long term.

¹Taken from Canada's Economic Action Plan: www.budget.gc.ca

March 2009 - Olivier Du Paul, President of OGC Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Du Paul as Executive Vice-President. In his new role, Mr. Patrick Du Paul will be responsible for the company's operations and will participate in its strategic development as a member of the Board of Directors.
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 March 2009 - With an aim of supporting its growth through Canada, OGC is proud to announce the appointment of Jean-Charles Bernier as Sales Representative, Business Solutions. His mandate will be to identify and understand the needs of customers in order to provide them with the right solutions to increase their competitiveness.
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March 2008 - OGC is proud to annouce the signing of an agreement with The Signature Group (TSG) confirming the selection of OGC as the only recommended supplier for point of sale/information management IT solutions to their members. TSG is responsible for negotiating purchase programs for all non-core products and services for Tim-Br Mart, IRLY, ILDC and other dealers across Canada.
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