Polish producers of windows and doors have definitely secured themselves a place in European markets
More colour under the shower
Prominent among the products marketed by the supplier Shanghai Moking Bathware is a shower panel that stands out because of the use of colour. The idea…
World Top 150
DIY International presents its ranking of the world’s 150 biggest DIY retailers in Issue No. 150
DIY retail history in 150 issues
DIY International, our specialist magazine known as DIY in Europe until 2008, has now appeared 150 times. Which also means 150 issues full of …
Between economy and trends
The laminate flooring sales of the EPLF members in 2012 showed only a slight overall decline, despite the crisis in southern Europe
Information from the internet
A comparison between Germany, Benelux, Spain and Poland: Roto unveils a representative multi-country survey on the subject of windows
Modular organisation
Batavia is a relatively young company that concentrates on niche products. Now it has added a well thought-out, modular workshop system called Blucave to its …
Growth of globalisation
Brand management in a medium-sized family-run business: FN Neuhofer
Brands common to all
European market leader Kingfisher is driving its own-brand strategy clear across the borders of countries and distribution channels
A long history
Marks of different kinds have their roots buried deep in history. But only through industrialisation did the development of the modern trade mark or brand really get…
Valuable worldwide
Even countries like China and India have long since discovered the value of the brand. Nevertheless, trademark protection remains costly
Orchestration at the POS
How does brand management function beyond national boundaries? A discussion with Achim Franck, director international marketing and development consumer at…
Growth product OSB
Norbord operates one of its OSB plants in Genk, Belgium. Safety is one of the central factors in the production process
Self-adhesive system for bathrooms
Tesa have launched a new display concept for the company’s hook and storage product range for use in bathrooms
Fashion on sandpaper
Munksjö is introducing new standards in coated abrasive technology through the paper backing, which it sees as a major factor in purchasing choices