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International expansion

The German company Suki International is already fully geared to today’s world market. Nevertheless, the proportion of sales generated through exports is expected to show a perceptible increase in the future

Suppliers14. March 2007

Velcroed together

Together Tesa and Velcro plan to open up the European market for hook-and-loop fastenings. Both brands will gain mutual benefit from the level of awareness of …

Suppliers13. March 2007

Continuation of demand

Parquet remains a popular flooring solution throughout Europe. Both production and sales experienced sound growth in 2005 compared to the preceding year

Suppliers8. January 2007

Still on a growth curve

Sales of laminate flooring by member companies of the EPLF (European Producers of Laminate Flooring) continued to grow in 2005 despite initial weakness

Suppliers8. January 2007

Expansion of ladder concept

With growth of 50 per cent in 2006, the Swedish company Telesteps views itself as a rapidly expanding competitor in the ladder market

Suppliers8. January 2007

Expertise from France

The old-established French company Semin has a long history as a specialist producer of chemicals for the building and construction industry. Its portfolio …

Suppliers8. January 2007

Compactly presented concept

The German company Westag & Getalit has opted for a new marketing concept as a means of tapping into more potential markets for its DIY segment

Suppliers8. January 2007

In-store information system

Egger DIY Products is launching a new laminate flooring collection. Also new is a product information system developed specially for DIY stores

Suppliers8. January 2007

Innovative products and modern design

Ferm is one of the first companies to have imported power tools from China. Today the products are distributed far beyond the borders of Europe

Suppliers7. November 2006

Precision DIY

On offer from Black and Decker is a broad spectrum of new products that includes five tools in the category of measuring technology

Suppliers29. August 2006

Safely in the box

The inventory discrepancies in Europe's DIY stores still remain at an extremely high level. Pataco offers a solution to this problem with its security boxes

Suppliers29. August 2006

Fit for the market of the future

For more than 25 years SM Electronic has operated in the field of receiving technology and electronic accessories, where it is constantly …

Suppliers29. August 2006

No acceleration for construction industry

Euroconstruct, which is a group made up of re-search institutes and consulting organisations from 19 European countries, expects the b…

Suppliers12. July 2006

Inventive product ideas

Having become a specialist in flooring profiles and skirting boards, Repac is constantly producing new ideas and products. The company now intends to …

Suppliers12. July 2006

Ideas for the retail trade

The Austrian company Siro has designed four new collections of decorative furniture fittings with the aim of introducing fast-selling products into DIY …

Suppliers12. July 2006