One of the first international do-it-yourself trade fairs in 2001 will be the Canadian Hardware & Building Materials Show, to be held in Toronto from 4 to 6 February
Global marketplace
Buyers from around the world came to Chicago for the Inter-national Hardware Week. The range of countries represented by the exhibitors was just as international…
France - Manufacturers and products
Wall priming paste“Oscar” is a paste that can be used for preparing interior and exterior walls and ceilings prior to applying paint or …
Consolidation of European presence
Exel, French market leader in the field of sprayers, has now established itself in the water technology market as well.
Première for Paris fair
Créabitat, the fair for interior decoration and DIY pro-ducts, had its first test run from 25 to 27 September within the framework of the “Salons d’…
Future-oriented changes
The Tabur group has introduced a new organisational structure, which will ensure changes within its marketing arms and affiliated retailers
Moderate growth of floorspace
Last year the DIY retail trade in France saw rather good progress. Despite some caution where new openings were concerned, the discounter concept is …
Baumax utilises ground heat
Austria's market leader goes for climate protection, opening its first DIY store with an alternative source of energy
Marktkauf goes to Toom Baumärkte
The Rewe Group acquires 133 DIY stores from Marktkauf, a subsidiary of Edeka
A feeling of security
Abus offers a comprehensive programme of mechanical security products corresponding to the different needs of the European markets