Whirlpower is a specialist in the manufacturing and marketing of hand tools. However, the Taiwanese company has far more to offer than just the products themselves
How are colour trends created?
Paint manufacturers have gone into this question and produced some interesting results. Gut feeling alone is not the decisive factor
Good protection
As a specialist manufacturer of coatings, Ronseal claims to be the market leader in the United Kingdom for consumer woodcare and waterproofing products
Ambitious growth targets
The Trefilaction Group of France intends to become Europe’s number one in the consumer market for fasteners
Intelligent solutions
The M-Craft Group has specialised in providing complete product and merchandising solutions for the DIY and professional hardware market
Rapid growth
An environmental orientation and high standards of quality are the guiding principles of Baltic Wood, a Polish manufacturer of parquet flooring
Floorcovering: Sales growth for laminate flooring
There was great growth potential in both North America and Asia for members of the European Producers of Laminate Flooring …
Floorcoverings: Parquet growing in popularity
Sales of parquet flooring have risen further in Europe during the last year. Above all, customers like the warmth and cosiness …
Promotional wardrobes
Available under the Demeyère group’s Idevolum brand name are flat-pack, built-in wardrobes which have been specifically designed to meet the …
Internationally active
Soudal, the Belgian manufacturer of chemicals for the building sector, sees itself as a specialist supplier capable of solving all its customers’ p…
Compressive power
Mecafer was established in France in 1976, when one of its activities was assembling compressors for sale to the general public at a time when the DIY superstore …
A feeling of security
Abus offers a comprehensive programme of mechanical security products corresponding to the different needs of the European markets
Decorative and functional
Cool design or fanciful décor: whatever the style, Siro offers a broad palette of furniture fittings as well as many other products
Flamingo pet products turns 25
Flamingo, the Belgian company which has been in the marketplace since 1975, is today one of Europe’s major suppliers of pet products
The bathroom experience
From simple bathroom to private spa: the latest trends are setting the standards in the home, as could be seen at this year's ISH in Frankfurt