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Brand names more in demand again

The European market for power tools experienced stronger growth in terms of value than of volume in 2006. This indicates a break in the trend towards falling prices for the first time in a number of years

Suppliers20. April 2007

Informative presentation

The French hardware specialist Norail has developed a new display wall that makes it easier for customers to select the right products for their purposes

Suppliers14. March 2007

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 …

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

Laser measuring for DIYers

The subject of measuring is one of the key topics being addressed by both Bosch and Skil. But new cordless tools and sanders also promise to provide …

Suppliers15. May 2006

Market growth

The world market for power tools continued to grow in 2005 at constant exchange rates. When expressed in percentage terms, the

Suppliers15. May 2006

Trends in tools

The emphasis is still on ergonomics, functionality of design, greater user convenience and improved performance when it comes to innovations in the tools sector

Suppliers15. May 2006

Trends in tools

The emphasis is still on ergonomics, functionality of design, greater user convenience and improved performance when it comes to innovations in the tools sector

Suppliers15. May 2006