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Tackers under one brand name

Swedish fastening specialist Rapid has seen appreciable growth over recent years through a number of acquisitions. Now it is time to streamline the portfolio of brands

Suppliers19. July 2005

“The climate is ripe”

“The climate is ripe”

The Netherlands company PVG International has revised its marketing concept and will in future appear under just the one brand name

Suppliers4. May 2005

A full ten years in Europe

A full ten years in Europe

Wayne-Dalton initiated its involvement in Europe ten years ago. Now the company intends to intensify its efforts, especially in the German market

Suppliers22. February 2005

More stores for Germany’s Top 30

More stores for Germany’s Top 30

The total number of DIY stores belonging to the 30 biggest German DIY retail companies at home and abroad saw an overall increase amounting …

Suppliers21. February 2005

Laminate flooring market growth

Laminate flooring market growth

Despite a difficult business environment, the laminate flooring market continued to develop posi-tively overall in the year 2003, according to …

Suppliers19. January 2005

Solutions made to measure

Solutions made to measure

The French company AG Dynamics has specialised in the production of shop fittings and also offers solutions for DIY stores

Suppliers19. January 2005

Diversity of range

Diversity of range

CQFD’s aim is to underpin the sales record of its retail partners by clearly positioning itself as a décor and lifestyle supplier offering products in a d…

Suppliers13. November 2004

Crumbling power tool prices

Crumbling power tool prices

Last year saw the global market for power tools decline in terms of value, though it remained in the black in volume terms. Market researchers at Bosch …

Suppliers5. May 2004

Consolidation in the market for windows

Consolidation in the market for windows

The European windows market fell in the year 2002 to around 71.6 mio units, which amounts to sales of approximately € 16.4 bn

Suppliers5. May 2004

Wod preservation and care

Wod preservation and care

Saicos has specialised in wood coating systems, offering DIYers a broad spectrum for both interior and exterior applications

Suppliers5. May 2004

DIY stores hold their own

DIY stores hold their own

Bathrooms are getting bigger and more luxurious in Germany, where “wellness” is becoming a growth area. The DIY retailers are also profiting from …

Suppliers27. October 2003

Partnership with DIY trade

Partnership with DIY trade

Coatings manufacturer Blanchon regards itself as a trail-blazer in France with its Aquarétane line of water-based paints

Suppliers26. August 2002

DIY Buyers' Guide

DIY Buyers' Guide

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“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution

Moving forward in big steps

FN Neuhofer

Moving forward in big steps

“FN Neuhofer goes America”: That was the latest major step taken by the Austrian wood specialist, …

Suppliers

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

Statistics

Top DIY stores close gardening sections

While the total gardening sales area in Germany grew in 2024, the top DIY store operators saw a …

Garden

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi

“Many suppliers will be delighted”

Obi has restructured its purchasing department in order to fully leverage its strength across …

Distribution3. February 2026

Industry gathering in Athens

Greece I

Industry gathering in Athens

The 16th DIY & Home Improvement Conference offered insights into the Greek market – informative…

Distribution29. January 2026

The desire for togetherness

BHB

The desire for togetherness

BHB Managing Director Peter Wüst summed up the BHB Congress with the terms “innovation, change, …

Distribution27. January 2026