The international tool brand Batavia bears its name with pride. It is the historical name of the Netherlands, although "Batavians" were later regarded as rebels. It is an apt comparison, believes managing director Henk …
Taiwan - hardware industry
Taiwan presents itself online
The strongly export-orientated hardware industry in the country maintains contact to its international customers via Internet and invites them to …
Living and design trends - Koczwara
Floorings for every requirement
The German manufacturer Koczwara works for an international customer base. With its fundamental values of partnership, reliability and flexibility, …
Living and design trends -Classen
Low-emission range throughout
The German flooring manufacturer Classen has gained the "Blue Angel" eco-certification for its entire production - also for vinyl floorings
Living and design trends
The rise of the ecosystem brand
DIY brand owners should be investigating where the synergies lie in the outdoor living ecosystem, says Erika Sirimanne, Head of Home and Garden, …
Africa
To Libya and in the Sudan
The Egyptian CMB Group doesn't only supply markets in Africa with its building products, it exports throughout the whole of the world. It is now also …
Understanding how customers are changing
Michael Schneider is managing director at Bunnings. At the Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam, he will give an insight into the way the DIY …
Global DIY Summit
Preparing for “a rapidly changing world”
Organisers expect a record number of retailers attending the 8th Global DIY Summit 2020 in Amsterdam
France - Resinence
Resinence expands abroad
If it’s change you want, you’re just right at Resinence. With innovative and, at the same time, user-friendly products, the renovation of interiors and …
Fischer
Success lies in your own hands
Fischer is now focusing more strongly on the international roll-out of its “No Tools Just Hands” range
Wall design - Meffert AG Farbwerke
Following German standards
Paints, plasters, varnishes and more: the manufacturer Meffert AG Farbwerke is a family-run company with short decision-making routes
Wall design - The Marburg Wallpaper Factory
Wallpapers for the world
The German company The Marburg Wallpaper Factory aspires to style-consciously lead the trend in international interior design
Store tour
Six buses, six hours, six stops
Big boxes, traditional trade, curated showroom: it was all offered on the store tour at the start of the Global DIY Summit in and around Dublin
Wall Design - Leco
All-rounder and more
Leco presents innovations from its wall coverings division in its range of paintable wallpapers
7th Global DIY Summit
Serious and concentrated
Not quite as spectacular as usually, but with some outstanding presentations and once again an excellent opportunity to network: that was the 7th Global …