Stihl has officially inaugurated its first site in Oradea (Romania), which is dedicated exclusively to the production of battery packs and battery-powered tools. The EUR 125 mio investment represents a milestone in the …
FN Neuhofer
Moving forward in big steps
“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, and now the next technological leap is already on the …
Powerlay
Revolution on the Floor
A new player has entered the market for underlay materials: Powerlay aims to radically simplify customers' decisions at the point of sale (POS) — and to …
Powerlay-Interview
Completely New Perspectives
Sven Schreieck, a member of Powerlay's management, has known the underlay market for two decades. He is convinced: things are about to change.
Selit
Overview creates certainty
Selit is convinced of this. That's why the supplier of underlays has developed a new POS concept that simplifies orientation and thus enables confident …
Storch-Ciret
Out of the silo mentality
Sustainability is multifaceted. This is all the more true at the Storch-Ciret Group when you consider the sheer size of the company — and the fact that …
Honorary citizenship awarded
FN Neuhofer celebrates 375 years
Employees and the family-run business FN Neuhofer celebrated their 375th anniversary together with long-term customers and companions from politics…
Austria
Sales of screw and dowel manufacturers continue to fall
In Austria, the market for screws and dowels declined for the second year in a row in 2024, according to data from a study …
Group and Germany
Further personnel changes at Husqvarna
The revolving door at the Husqvarna Group continues: Leigh Dagberg, Executive Vice President People & Organisation, is leaving the compan…
Innovative novelty
J.W. Ostendorf presents the first preservative-free white lacquer
J.W. Ostendorf is taking a decisive step towards sustainability and health with the market launch of a new p…
All Fields
Now a Benelux player
Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two acquisitions have also opened up the Dutch market for the …
Belgian service provider
All Fields Benelux takes over brand specialist
The Belgian service provider All Fields Benelux has taken over the marketing agency SMS Solutions in Brussels. This is the third …
French multi-category group
Briconord takes over fastening specialist Scell-it
The French DIY supplier Groupe Briconord is taking over Scell-it. This company, based in Lesquin in northern France, specialises …
Importer taken over
Liqui Moly repositions itself in France
LM France SAS, the French subsidiary of Liqui Moly, took over the previous importer Liqui Moly France SAS on 1 April. By acquiring the …
Lindner takes over from Coniglio
New export manager in charge at Liqui Moly
Ingo Lindner will be responsible for the international business of the Ulm-based lubricant specialist Liqui Moly in the future. He was …