A new sector index from IFH and Messe Frankfurt highlights the challenges currently facing the consumer goods sector.
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Hozelock revolutionises garden watering with new connector range
Consumer-led innovation tackles leaks, disconnections and fitting frustrations experienced by gardeners across …
Gebol
Systematic knee protection
With a restructured range comprising eleven models, Gebol aims to provide greater clarity in the knee protection sector from autumn 2026. A three-step …
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BlueSupra Connects Industrial Products to Their Digital Identity
RFID/NFC tags link physical products with Digital Product Passport information, supporting product visibility and …
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 …
New strategic owner
Dörken acquires J.W. Ostendorf from Fidelium Partners
The German paint manufacturer J.W. Ostendorf is being acquired by the Dörken Group. The private equity firm Fidelium Partners …
American brand
Flex Seal launches in the UK
The US manufacturer Flex Seal announced the UK launch of its family of rubberised waterproof sealants, tapes and adhesives. The products will be …
Eleko
When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk
How project-led search and AI are changing what consumers discover and professional buyers find – and why this creates new …
Minority stake in Sinowolf
Egger sees growth potential in the edging segment
The Austrian Egger Group has signed an agreement for a 30 per cent minority stake in Sinowolf, a Chinese manufacturer of edging …
Prioritising user health and safety
Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration
The manufacturer of professional pneumatic tools boasts an exceptionally high in-house production rate. As a “Manufacturer Brand”, …
Designed for demanding applications
Basso provides sturdy tools for professionals
From construction to repair applications, through fasteners to automotive tools, the company aims to provide durable tools to be a …
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 …
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…
Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld
Industry index documents the strain caused by uncertainties
Above all, global uncertainties, rising production and procurement costs, as well as tariffs and trade restrictions, are…
Kitchen furnishings
Kitchen furniture dominates the market
This is the conclusion reached by IFH Cologne. The management consultancy Titze, on the other hand, has observed high demand for accessories …