Suppliers

Heading towards a brand name

Wenko has grown into a company with a workforce of around 300 over the past decades. The aim in future is to take greater advantage of opportunities in international markets above all

Suppliers20. July 2012

Great potential

Market researchers interviewed consumers in six countries for the GfK-FEDIYMA International DIY Consumer Study 2012. The results were presented in Paris

Suppliers20. July 2012

“We sell well-being”

The 2nd Home Improvement Forum discussed the opportunities offered by the European DIY and garden market

Suppliers20. July 2012

No breather in sight

The market for floor coverings managed growth by value of 2.4 per cent in 2011 after a long downward slide. However, according to Interconnection Consulting, …

Suppliers20. July 2012

Heating from the desert

If swimming pools are to be used longer the water needs to be heated – preferably by the sun, according to Magen Eco-Energy

Suppliers17. April 2012

Eco-friendly tapes

Tesa is expanding its range of “Eco Logo” products and making it accessible to the DIY channel of distribution

Suppliers17. April 2012

Slight decline for laminate

Even though laminate recorded a slight decline in global sales in 2011, the EPLF remains more than satisfied with the trend

Suppliers17. April 2012

Top of the class again with good growth

Bosch achieved appreciable growth in 2011. Among other things the tool-maker profited from the worldwide trend towards expensive branded …

Suppliers17. April 2012

A high-quality source of light

One LED is not the same as the next LED. The VDE has established a test centre for the lighting industry in order to separate the wheat from the chaff

Suppliers25. January 2012

What customers expect

Quality assurance succeeds only through the interaction of manufacturers and dealers, as demonstrated by the example of the tool industry

Suppliers25. January 2012

Brand names and newcomers

For many years now Israel has been established as a major supply market. The plastics and tool industries constitute two key elements

Suppliers25. January 2012

A cautiousn gut feeling

All in all Roto, a building components supplier, is satisfied with the market trend. However, the company avoids making any kind of forecast about the future

Suppliers25. January 2012

Tips for foreign buyers

The mistakes most frequently made when sourcing goods in China – and how to avoid them

Suppliers24. January 2012

Fit for Europe

The escalating internationalisation of the DIY and home improvement chains demands transnational distribution structures of the manufacturers. Marley is rising to …

Suppliers21. October 2011