Solar technology is regarded as a business with a promising future – but sales via DIY stores don’t
Popularity of wood
The French and the British are in agreement in many respects when it comes to their perception of wood as a natural and renewable material
New products in its centenary year
C H Byron, one of the UK’s oldest manufacturers of door chimes and bells, celebrates 100 years in business this year
Professional brand for the DIY stores
Virax produces tools for professionals working in the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning trades. Now some of its products are also being …
Crumbling power tool prices
Last year saw the global market for power tools decline in terms of value, though it remained in the black in volume terms. Market researchers at Bosch …
Consolidation in the market for windows
The European windows market fell in the year 2002 to around 71.6 mio units, which amounts to sales of approximately € 16.4 bn
Wod preservation and care
Saicos has specialised in wood coating systems, offering DIYers a broad spectrum for both interior and exterior applications
Individual and flexible
GMV Absatzservice offers manufacturers and traders everything from one single source: classic merchandising and order services as well as initial store …
Pressure on the market for doors
The market for interior doors in Germany experienced a steep decline in 2002, with sales amounting to a total of around 8.3 mio units. This …
Increasing international presence
Tox claims for itself the distinction of being the oldest producer of fixing plugs in Germany and the market leader for all-purpose plugs.
Innovative and international
Saarpor is planning to improve its market position still further by means of innovative products and to utilise the opportunities offered by …
Varied brands
In the past Cooper Hand Tools has made a name for itself in the DIY stores by means of the Weller brand, a name which covers all
Bathroom accessories plus
The Italian company Inda has been marketing the Aquasanit brand in the self-service sector since 1993. The range includes 15 series of bathroom
Quality made in China
Quite the reverse. Gerard van den Berg, owner-manager of Bergimex, a company with headquarters at Drunen in the Netherlands, believes
Strong presence in Europe
Far Group Europe of Saint-Pierre-des-Corps develops portable and stationary power tools. The range for DIYers is marketed under the