It is not inevitable that international trends should arrive in Europe from America. Many a pioneer reaches his customers by taking the reverse journey across the big pond
In search of the DIY formula
The external environment is changing, while the scope companies have for manoeuvre is not
Sustainability as promise of quality
During product development, Tesa more and more emphasizes sustainability. Matthias Schumacher, who is in charge of the International Management…
Interesting types
The GfK concentrates on a purchaser-based view of the target groups for the FEDIYMA International Consumer Study
Changeover at Fediyma
Gilles Cailles, managing director of Red Head France and president of Unibal, a French DIY manufacturers? association, was substantially involved in …
Only for oldies?
The results of a survey of DIY store customers carried out by Konzept & Markt and Dähne Publications on the subject of sustainability
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 a…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …