Market growth

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

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

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

For quality air

Ventilation Systems started up production in Ukraine nine years ago. Today the company is one of the leading manufacturers in this segment worldwide

Broad product programme

The Positec Group is one of the world’s most rapidly growing companies in the field of power tools

Laminated flooring and more

In the French marketplace Alsapan considers itself one of the top manufacturers of laminated flooring and furniture kits

Fixing solutions

Rayfix of Pantin, France, has been manufacturing fixing products for the last six years and has now added an interactive solution to its communication concept

No poison or traps

Brighter Image is an Irish company which has developed a new range of electronic pest control devices specifically for the European market

Profile production still growing

While celebrating its 350th anniversary, Neuhofer Holz is proving its worth as a family company which combines tradition with progress

Furniture: Strong trend even in the takeaway segment 

From pro business to DIY stores

Three years ago Bona developed a programme for the hire and sale of parquet sanding machines for the DIY market. Great importance is attached to …

Add-on offer for DIY stores

Rentpartner offers a variety of different concepts for plant hire in DIY stores

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 …

“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