Flex-Verwaltungs GmbH & Co KG is taking over the former Flex Scandinavia AB from the Ahlsell Group with effect from 1 June.With this acquisition, the Chinese Chervon Group, which owns the Flex and Ego brands, is …
Germany, Austria, Luxembourg
Alpina takes over the distribution of Rust-Oleum's DIY business
The German paint brand Alpina is entering into a strategic distribution partnership with Rust-Oleum on 1 July 2024. …
Strong sales with irrigation and hand tools
Gardena achieves a slight sales increase in the first quarter
Gardena's sales increased by 2 per cent to SEK 4.414 bn (EUR 380 mio) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the …
Transfer to local management
Knauf withdraws from Russia
The German building materials manufacturer Knauf is withdrawing from Russia. In light of current developments, the group has "decided to part with its …
Manufacturers' total turnover declines
Spanish suppliers' DIY business shows a slight uptick
Spanish manufacturers in the DIY and hardware segment who are members of the industry association Afeb closed 2023 with a 2.2…
Bathroom furniture
Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy above average
The mood is worse than the figures, says management consultant Winfried Titze, because “there is a huge backlog”.
Different trends for bathroom furniture
Switzerland, the Netherlands and Italy above average
The bathroom furniture market in Europe has defied the problems caused by Covid-19, war, high inflation and material …
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Minority shareholding of Egger in Thai Panel Plus
With the aim of strengthening its own market position in the Asian region, the Egger Group has acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in …
AFEB
Spain could avoid recession in construction
In Spain, it is expected that the crisis in the construction sector prevailing in many European countries will not affect the country. …
Auto-Store in Kallo
Katoen Natie has new order-picking system for Intergamma
Belgian logistics service provider Katoen Natie has commissioned a new storage system for Dutch DIY group Intergamma at its…
Partnership between Katoen Natie and Intergamma
A new storage and picking system with round-the-clock robots
At its multi-customer logistics platform in Kallo, Belgian logistics provider Katoen Natie has implemented the new …
Prices mostly stable
Spanish manufacturers expect growth this year
The vast majority of Spanish manufacturers of DIY products expect to close 2023 with year-on-year sales growth. Almost four-fifths of …
Climate neutrality in existing buildings in the EU
Three million residential buildings would have to be renovated annually
In the member states of the European Union, more than three million residential buildings per year would …
AFEB statistics
Spanish manufacturers increase turnover with DIY stores
In the second quarter of this year, Spanish DIY manufacturers turned over 2.36 per cent less than in the same period last …
Acquisition of Surazinsano
Einhell enters the Thai market
Einhell Germany AG has acquired two-thirds (66.67 per cent) of Thai company Surazinsano Co Ltd on 1 June 2023. The company is thus venturing into the…