Home centres have contributed to the development of DIY home improvement in Japan, just as they have done in Europe and the United States. Today there are approximately 4 000 outlets throughout Japan
20 years of DIY retailing in North America
The DIY industry has faced nothing short of an upheaval during the past 20 years. What is most significant about changes that have …
20 years of continued growth and new markets
It was twenty years ago in November that the wall separating eastern from western Europe "collapsed" and, with it, brought about …
Exclusive innovations
This year once more the house of FN Neuhofer Holz is offering trend-setting new products in the flooring accessories field
Dust-free sanding
Solutions for the dust-free sanding of a great variety of surfaces are offered by the Abranet disc from KWH Mirka
Continuing popularity of laminate flooring
International sales of laminate flooring “Made in Europe” are on the increase, due to slight growth in western Europe and strong gains in…
New technnology
Kaindl is breaking new ground in the manufacture of flooring with digital real wood printing
Organisation at work
Plano Europe has given proof of its innovative strength by introducing two new lines of toolboxes which are geared to both DIYers and professional users
Development of export business
Plasto numbers among the world's main producers of adhesives, manufacturinp products for both the consumer and industrial markets
Specialist manufacturer of non-slip products
Wunderlich is a German company that was established 50 years ago. Today the emphasis is on the manufacture and coating of industrial …
Protection at work
Rostaing has expanded its wide spectrum of protective gloves by the addition of new models for 2009. The range is also being segmented in order to simplify …
The panel-cutting standard
Striebig launched a completely new series of its vertical panel saw in 1968. Company founder Ludwig Striebig believed that this would create a vertical …
Faster and more flexible
Soldering, welding, plumbing and gardening are the essential issues for Rothenberger Industrial. This independent selling company intends to provide the D…
Worlds of adhesion
Uhu is intensifying sales activities directed at DIY superstores with a newly designed range of products. An interactive adhesives guide is a vital part of this …
Creative design
Bolis Italia has specialised in shelving solutions. The Italian company intends to strengthen its presence in the DIY retail sector with a comprehensive assortment …