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Dörken acquires J.W. Ostendorf from Fidelium Partners
DIY InternationalNew 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 had only acquired it in 2024 from the Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel. According to a …

Suppliers16. October 2026
Flex Seal launches in the UK
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 …

Suppliers15. October 2026
When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk
DIY InternationalEleko
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 …

Suppliers14. October 2026
Egger sees growth potential in the edging segment
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 …

Suppliers9. October 2026
Kuani is fully committed to vertical integration
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”, …

Suppliers5. October 2026
Basso provides sturdy tools for professionals
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 …

Suppliers28. September 2026
Yueh-Chi, a versatile expert in pneumatic tools
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 …

Suppliers25. September 2026
A mature, export-oriented manufacturing sector
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 …

Suppliers24. September 2026
Dachser acquires Drummond
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…

Suppliers24. September 2026
Industry index documents the strain caused by uncertainties
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…

Suppliers17. September 2026
Kitchen furniture dominates the market
DIY InternationalKitchen 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 …

Suppliers7. September 2026
Holcim acquires Fermacell
Building materials
Holcim acquires Fermacell

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Fermacell from James Hardie Industries plc. Fermacell is a supplier of wall and floor covering solutions with …

Suppliers25. August 2026
Efficient and synergistic
Selit
Efficient and synergistic

Manufactured at various sites across Europe, Selit’s solutions share a common goal: to make it as easy as possible for customers to create beautiful and …

Suppliers14. August 2026
Accuracy is key
OMS Retail
Accuracy is key

In a market that is undergoing restructuring and fighting for every margin point, the focus is shifting from sales floor space to the details of stock. Yet it is …

Suppliers13. August 2026
DIY is becoming a lifestyle trend
Kwasny
DIY is becoming a lifestyle trend

Spray paint specialist Kwasny is responding to a changing customer base with trendy, more sustainable and user-friendly products.

Suppliers12. August 2026
DIY Buyers' Guide
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In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue
DIY International"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"
In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution
When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk
DIY InternationalEleko
When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

How project-led search and AI are changing what consumers discover and professional buyers find – …

Suppliers
Too hot for gardening
DIY InternationalFrench garden market
Too hot for gardening

The sweltering and parched summer has ruined business for garden centres in France. DIY stores, on …

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The sweltering and parched summer has ruined business for garden centres in France. DIY stores, on …

Garden14. October 2026
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DIY InternationalEleko
When Manufacturer Invisibility Becomes a Retailer Risk

How project-led search and AI are changing what consumers discover and professional buyers find – …

Suppliers14. October 2026
In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue
DIY International"Come in for the long term, or don’t come at all"
In Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy, retailing beckons – but patience is a virtue

Vietnam’s home improvement market is supported by a rapidly growing economy, an expanding middle …

Distribution6. October 2026