With an expanded brand policy, aggressive PR and new corporate structures, ceramics manufacturer Wilhelm Söndgen has its sights set on market leadership in Germany
Fuel and leisure articles
Marcotrade’s new Ökobrik hardwood briquettes, which meet the DIN quality standard, are intended to make heating with wood simpler and more efficient
The garden as an expression of lifestyle
The new garden décor is increasingly being defined by aspects of design and fashion, presented in high-quality, individual and sometimes …
For a perfect cut
The Taiwanese company Ho Cheng markets a broad range of pruners and other tools under the Welkut brand name, some of them as sets
New product line
“Bricoline” is a new product line developed by the Italian fencing manufacturer Cavatorta that has been specially geared to the requirements of the DIY market
Optimism in the Netherlands
After a number of troubled years for the garden centres in the Netherlands, the barometer is again on high
Plasticizer-free
At the recent Gafa event Fitt presented two innovative garden hoses that the company has developed for the purpose of transforming technology in the world of …
Functionality and design
Winland Garden Tools has specialised in the production of garden shears. At least six new products are developed every year
Market decline in France
The French garden market recorded a decline of nearly 1 per cent in 2005, after achieving growth that was still just under 5 per cent in 2004
Strategic reorientation
Oase wants its new market image to pave the way to further strengthening its market leadership
International orientation
Wire mesh and wire netting comprise the world of the Belgian company Giardino, which is planning to become more involved with exports in the future
Trading partner
Ribimex offers a versatile programme of care products for the garden that is marketed under the Ribiland brand name and is continuously being expanded
Ready to innovate
For more than 25 years Yuan Mei has manufactured products for watering the garden. The Taiwanese company will again be presenting a selection of new products at …
Weaker growth
he number of garden centres in Germany rose by just 0.3 per cent between July 2005 and July 2006, while retail area in comparison grew by 1.5 per cent
Affordable design
There is confidence in the company’s future growth at Altra Design, where further investments and new products are being discussed