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Modular organisation

Batavia is a relatively young company that concentrates on niche products. Now it has added a well thought-out, modular workshop system called Blucave to its programme

Suppliers24. January 2013

Growth of globalisation

Brand management in a medium-sized family-run business: FN Neuhofer

Suppliers24. January 2013

Brands common to all

European market leader Kingfisher is driving its own-brand strategy clear across the borders of countries and distribution channels

Suppliers24. January 2013

A long history

Marks of different kinds have their roots buried deep in history. But only through industrialisation did the development of the modern trade mark or brand really get…

Suppliers24. January 2013

Valuable worldwide

Even countries like China and India have long since discovered the value of the brand. Nevertheless, trademark protection remains costly

Suppliers24. January 2013

Orchestration at the POS

How does brand management function beyond national boundaries? A discussion with Achim Franck, director international marketing and development consumer at…

Suppliers24. January 2013

Growth product OSB

Norbord operates one of its OSB plants in Genk, Belgium. Safety is one of the central factors in the production process

Suppliers25. October 2012

Self-adhesive system for bathrooms

Tesa have launched a new display concept for the company’s hook and storage product range for use in bathrooms

Suppliers25. October 2012

Fashion on sandpaper

Munksjö is introducing new standards in coated abrasive technology through the paper backing, which it sees as a major factor in purchasing choices

Suppliers20. July 2012

Heading towards a brand name

Wenko has grown into a company with a workforce of around 300 over the past decades. The aim in future is to take greater advantage of opportunities in…

Suppliers20. July 2012

Great potential

Market researchers interviewed consumers in six countries for the GfK-FEDIYMA International DIY Consumer Study 2012. The results were presented in Paris

Suppliers20. July 2012

“We sell well-being”

The 2nd Home Improvement Forum discussed the opportunities offered by the European DIY and garden market

Suppliers20. July 2012

No breather in sight

The market for floor coverings managed growth by value of 2.4 per cent in 2011 after a long downward slide. However, according to Interconnection Consulting, …

Suppliers20. July 2012