Katoen Natie

Hidden giant

The Belgian logistics company Katoen Natie works for major chains and suppliers in the DIY and garden sector as well as online retailers

Win Features

Making steady progress

Win Features, a relative newcomer to the Taiwanese manufacturing scene, aims to expand into new markets with high-calibre products

Fischerwerke

Potential far from exhausted

Chemical fastening systems are a growth area. Known mainly for its plug fasteners, the Fischerwerke company has a central production plant for these …

3rd Global DIY-Summit

Revolutionary ideas

The motto of the 3rd Global DIY-Summit, that will be organised by Edra and Fediyma in June 2015 in London, is “Retail revolution – the future of home …

Marmite

An alternative to ceramic

At its plant in Poland, Marmite manufactures an extensive range of sanitary ware from cast marble. The production process also enables individual lines to…

Cash register

The face of retailing

The cash register is one of the central interfaces between retailers and customers. Its functionality will change noticeably in the next few years. …

Mounting without drilling

Wenko convinces with Vacuum Loc

Wenko has strengthened its position in the mounting without drilling sector and has won the title, Best Innovation 2013/2014 with its Vacuum Loc …

Made4DIY

Create synergies

One year ago, Italy set up its own association of manufacturers for the DIY and garden sectors. Nowadays, Made4DIY has twelve members with its sights set not only …

Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute

Product ideas from Israel

The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute invited representatives of the international DIY sector to Israel. They were not only able to …

European Producers of Laminate Flooring EPLF

Voice of the industry

The European Producers of Laminate Flooring EPLF celebrated their 20th anniversary at this year’s annual general meeting in mid-May

Tesa

Campaign across borders

The adhesive tape manufacturer Tesa is launching a large-scale brand campaign in the autumn: in ten countries, in all distribution channels, on TV, print …

25 Years: Tracking the internationalization of the industry for 25 years

Many long-standing customers

Taiwanese manufacturer Pro-Charger produces a comprehensive range of paint rollers, brushes and extension poles at three Chinese facilities. It …

Faithful

Home improvement for senior citizens

Faithful, a Taiwanese supplier, has devoted much attention to the subject of devices to assist older citizens in their homes and the lack of s…