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Overview of the Octo Puchasing Group's and Industry events. Octo's Upcoming Membership Meetings 2026 Annual General Meeting Thu, Feb 12 Delta Hotels Montreal Learn more 2026 Annual General Assembly Wed, Jun 10 Marriott - Montreal Airport 2025 Annual Business Reviews Exclusive to Octo Members Electrical, Paint, Retail Plumbing Segments Mon, Nov 03 Québec City More info Learn more Industrial Safety Segment Mon, Nov 03 Québec City More info Learn more Plumbing, Hydronics, Commodities Segments Mon, Nov 17 Location is TBD More info Learn more Industry's Upcoming Events Wed, Nov 05 CIPHEX 2025 / Vancouver Pacific National Exhibition Nov 05, 2025, 9:00 a.m. PST – Nov 06, 2025, 5:00 p.m. PST Vancouver Pacific National Exhibition, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1, Canada Share Wed, Nov 26 MCAC Annual National Conference 2025 / Hilton Barbados Resort, Bridgetown Nov 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. EST – Nov 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EST Hilton Barbados Resort, Bridgetown, Needham's Point, Bridgetown, Saint Michael BB11000Barbados Share Sun, Jun 14 CIPH ABC / The Algonquin Resort Jun 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m. The Algonquin Resort, 184 Adolphus St, St. Andrews, NB E5B 1T7, Canada Share

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Our Mission Increasing profitability of its members 100% transparency with its members Developing partnerships with its suppliers Listening to its members

Home Page Thank you for submitting your application! Thank you for submitting your application. We appreciate your interest in joining our group. Our team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us using the information below. E-mail: info@octo.ca 514 525-8515 Phone:

Administration Octo's team consists of 12 permanent employees who manage the following administrative tasks: Processing rebates twice a month. Producing several individual reports for all members monthly. Keeping your business information confidential and not sharing it with other members. Providing suppliers' individual programs and condensed rebate documentation. Preparing all negotiation review meetings and general assemblies. Hosting and organizing the two general assemblies. Conducting and organizing 4 to 6 Executive Board conference calls annually. Recruiting new members on a continual basis. Basics The Octo Purchasing Group does not interfere with the daily operations of its members. Each member maintains their autonomy. You negotiate your day-to-day acquisition costs. All members pay the same fees. Each member has an equal voting right. Committees handle negotiations, not the largest member. Finances No capital is required for bank guarantees, bonds, or letters of credit. To ensure the well-being of all members, financial statements are sent directly to an external auditor annually in complete confidentiality. Financial health of our members is monitored by our corporate standard ratios. Marketing Enhancing your existing communication network with Octo’s members and suppliers. Receiving constant industry updates and notifications. Accessing an efficient and varied communication system, including private and secure website access. Learning about your competition, both internal and external. Establishing or re-establishing links between suppliers and members. Interfacing, networking, and exchanging best practices with other members and vendors. Guidelines Transferring purchase volumes towards supportive Octo vendors is encouraged and beneficial. Honoring the terms afforded to Octo by its suppliers, as image and credibility are very important to Octo members. Undertaking to keep all components of Octo’s rebate book, including negotiation documents, agreements with suppliers, and membership, confidential. Sending financial statements to Octo's auditor annually to ensure membership stability and reliability. Attending Octo’s general meetings. Purchasing Maintaining your established relationships with your suppliers. Preserving your buying autonomy. Adding to your sourcing opportunities. Participating in bulk buy opportunities and group buys. Accessing multiple monthly promotions offered by suppliers. Benefiting from collective buying volumes to maximize day-to-day pricing. Reducing transportation costs by pooling with other members to get the best pricing level and pre-paid (PPD) shipments. Taking advantage of buy/sell opportunities within the group. Moving, selling, or trading surplus or dead inventory in other territories or regions.