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Building materials and fasteners

Taitra presents top brands from Taiwan

To unveil the latest industry innovations from the island state, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), Taiwan's organisation for trade promotion, organised the Taiwan Excellence Building Material and …

News4. November 2020

Taiwan Hardware Show 2020

“The only hardware show worldwide this year” paints a positive picture

Even if visitor numbers fell well short of the usual level due to the coronavirus pandemic, as was expected, …

News3. November 2020

New lockdown

DIY stores in Europe remain open

In Europe, the second wave of coronavirus has led to further lockdowns, but DIY stores and garden centres are not as badly affected this time. The …

News3. November 2020

-1.75 per cent

Modest downturn in HomePro sales in third quarter

The Thai home improvement group HomePro has reported a decline in sales revenues and service income of 1.75 per cent for the …

News2. November 2020

Year on year comparison

Swimming pool market in Austria grows by 22 per cent

The demand for swimming pools in Austria grew this year by 22 per cent compared to the previous year. Growths were achieved in …

News30. October 2020

International Federation of Robotics

Service robots grew globally by over 30 per cent in 2019

The sales value of professional service robots rose globally in the year 2019 by 32 per cent to USD 11.2 bn (EUR 9.53 bn). …

News29. October 2020

22 and 23 September in Milan

Double trade fair with Hardware Forum Italy and Bricoday

After the Hardware Forum Italy, organised by Koelnmesse Italy, was postponed from September 2020 to the coming year, the …

News28. October 2020

Implicactions for DIY brands

More homemovers in the UK

The number of homemovers in the UK is set to reach its highest level for over a decade reveals the latest Property & Homemovers report from data …

News27. October 2020

DIY boom continues

Brits plan to spend nearly GBP 5 bn on their homes

Brits could spend GBP 4.94 bn on improving their homes and gardens before Christmas, according to a new analysis released by the …

News27. October 2020

France

Inoha association of manufacturers has a new general director

The French DIY association of manufacturers, Inoha, has a new general director. Pierre-Emmanuel Bois (51) has taken …

News26. October 2020

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers

IPM Garden Study

Green Gets Under Your Skin

A new study shows: People want more escape from everyday life. This is where the garden trade can …

Garden

Sopro

Optimistic

In 2026, Sopro is placing a focus on the renovation business, both in the DIY and professional …

Suppliers21. May 2026

FN Neuhofer

A location that makes a statement

With its new plant in Pöndorf, FN Neuhofer is entering the new business field of plastics processin…

Suppliers19. May 2026

Obi

And the rodent lives on

Obi isn’t just tweaking its logo; it has embarked on a brand-wide transformation focused on …

Distribution14. May 2026

Taitra presents top brands from Taiwan

“The only hardware show worldwide this year” paints a positive picture

DIY stores in Europe remain open

Modest downturn in HomePro sales in third quarter

Swimming pool market in Austria grows by 22 per cent

Service robots grew globally by over 30 per cent in 2019

Double trade fair with Hardware Forum Italy and Bricoday

More homemovers in the UK

Brits plan to spend nearly GBP 5 bn on their homes

Inoha association of manufacturers has a new general director

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And the rodent lives on

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Green Gets Under Your Skin

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