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Lessons learned from over 30 years
DIY International is celebrating its 30th birthday. Originally established as "DIY in Europe", the magazine has been reporting international DIY...View comment...
Building and renovation - Euromonitor International
Good news
Weaker construction activity, climbing house prices and an older housing stock create more renovation demand in Europe, says Erika Sirimanne from Euromonitor... View article...
Climate change
Figures dictated by the weather
Climate change has arrived in the home improvement sector – at least, that’s how the sector figures for last year from Germany, Austria and Switzerland... View article...Events
The China International Hardware Show maintains early October dates
The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is seen as leading hardware show in Asia and the second largest in the world, organised by Koelnmesse View article...
More overseas buyers as well
In its 18th edition, the Taiwan Hardware Show in Taichung increased both its number of visitors and number of exhibitors
Biggest edition ever
Exhibitor numbers are set to rise once more at the Asia-Pacific Sourcing taking place from 25 to 27 February. At the same time and directly adjacent, View article...
More international than ever
And bigger than for years. The added-value concept of Spoga+Gafa, which continues to be regarded as the world’s leading green trade show, has proved View article...
International trade fair in Vietnam
The third Vietnam Hardware and Hand Tools Expo takes place at the start of December in Ho Chi Minh City. The event organisers Vinexad have announced View article...
Two weeks earlier
This year’s China International Hardware Show will take place mid October. Some 3 000 exhibitors are expected to present their products in Shanghai
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House-Hasson
Help to be better
House-Hasson Hardware changed from simply being a wholesaler into a marketing and management partner for its customers – and survived View article...
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Rothenberger Industrial
Targeting growth through exports
Rothenberger Industrial has established itself in the building market in the segments of soldering and welding, plumbing tools and gas heating products. The company now aims to achieve further growth by expanding its export quota View article...
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Switzerland - Hornbach
Seven is the magic number
Patience is a virtue for retailers wanting to develop new stores in Switzerland. It has taken Hornbach over ten years to get its store in the Zurich canton View article...
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Taiwan Hardware Show
More overseas buyers as well
In its 18th edition, the Taiwan Hardware Show in Taichung increased both its number of visitors and number of exhibitors View article...