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Another opening in November

Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland

The Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson now has 40 stores in Finland. The 40th Finnish store is set to open tomorrow, 26 September 2026, in Joensuu. It has a retail area of exactly 1,000 m², the company has announced.Clas …

Distribution25. September 2026

Over 30 years’ experience

Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools

The Taiwanese manufacturer supplies customers in Europe, the USA, Japan and the Middle East. Above all, the company prioritises the …

Suppliers25. September 2026

Obi

The Masterplan store

More franchising, more professional business, more beavers – in short, more customer experience: the new Obi in Ettlingen shows the direction the journey is …

Distribution11. September 2026

Taiwan’s hand tool industry

A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector

Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers are concentrated primarily in the Taichung region. This concentration enables them to combine …

Suppliers24. September 2026

Scottish partner

Dachser acquires Drummond

Dachser is acquiring its Scottish partner, Drummond Distribution. The companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. In 2025, the transport and…

Suppliers24. September 2026