New exhibition halls, a new hall structure, many new products, an interesting supplementary programme and a high level of internationality were all features of this year’s leading world fair
Industry focus on Las Vegas
The National Hardware Show, the biggest hardware and DIY exhibition in the USA, will attracting both local and international visitors to this desert …
Laser measuring for DIYers
The subject of measuring is one of the key topics being addressed by both Bosch and Skil. But new cordless tools and sanders also promise to provide …
Market growth
The world market for power tools continued to grow in 2005 at constant exchange rates. When expressed in percentage terms, the
Trends in tools
The emphasis is still on ergonomics, functionality of design, greater user convenience and improved performance when it comes to innovations in the tools sector
Trends in tools
The emphasis is still on ergonomics, functionality of design, greater user convenience and improved performance when it comes to innovations in the tools sector
For quality air
Ventilation Systems started up production in Ukraine nine years ago. Today the company is one of the leading manufacturers in this segment worldwide
Battle for survival
A new development is becoming apparent in the US home improvement market: the big are getting bigger and the smarter small ones are surviving
Bricorama under pricing barrage
The French DIY retailer has not been able to escape the current tendency towards low prices. It is now demanding higher discounts from suppliers, …
A hard winter
The German DIY trade notched up sales losses of 2.7 per cent in the first three months of the year