Suppliers

Supply chain of the future

Automation, optimization and cooperation are key concepts for modern supply chain management, in the DIY market as elsewhere. The environment is not alone in benefiting from this: under ideal circumstances DIY store s…

Suppliers29. January 2010

A top concern

The ecology continues to be a topic of major concern to the big DIY retailers in the United Kingdom. Cross-company initiatives are also being developed within the …

Suppliers29. January 2010

Right up the wall

Neuhofer, the manufacturer of profiles and accessories, has come up with even more innovative products. Wall design and digital printing are the key words here N…

Suppliers28. January 2010

Putting a stop to heat loss

Tesa, the company with expertise in self-adhesive products, has developed further energy-saving solutions for the coming heating period. Insulating f…

Suppliers20. October 2009

High profile

Cezar regards itself as the leading player in the production of aluminum, brass and PVC profiles in central and eastern Europe. This Polish company, which produces …

Suppliers20. October 2009

Individual solutions

Katoen Natie is an internationally active logistics company with a wide range of tailor-made solutions and services to offer the DIY market

Suppliers14. July 2009

Knock-down furniture

The Italian manufacturer Composad has developed into one of the largest producers of knock-down furniture over recent years. The company sees the close …

Suppliers14. July 2009

Niche with great potential

The first few months of this year have been most positive for Motip Dupli, a German manufacturer of spray paint. This niche market is proving to be a …

Suppliers14. July 2009

World of spray paint

Plasti-Kote is a spray paint brand that is firmly established in the markets of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Scan-dinavia. The company expanded into the …

Suppliers14. July 2009

A regular tidy-up

Scholz Regalsysteme considers itself a partner in all questions of storage and filing, offering solutions for both professional and household applications. Now…

Suppliers10. June 2009

The emergence of the Danks Group

Over the last 20 or so years the Australian hardware retail market has undergone many of the same transformations seen in markets across the …

Suppliers9. June 2009

Finding ways to survive

In Chile, MTS innovates and helps independents prosper. MTS is an association of 40 retailers whose combined buying and sales power makes them the …

Suppliers27. February 2009

Surviving by changing

Lowe's, now the world's second largest home centre chain and America's ninth largest retailer, is a survivor: a chain that has transformed itself in the …

Suppliers27. February 2009

Focus on expanding business abroad

It is almost 20 years since Obi set the course for expansion abroad. Now the franchise organisation is aiming to generate over 50 per cent of …

Suppliers27. February 2009

Changeful DIY markets

Over the past 20 years the markets and their distribution structures have experienced tremendous changes. This article offers a brief overview of the most …

Suppliers27. February 2009