Technology and energy are taking a back seat as key development criteria in the world of lighting – the industry’s marketing strategies will be dictated by convenience and utility in the future
HDM
New set up
HDM re-established itself last year and has put new future-safe structures into place
Lighting and installation - Ledvance
LED pioneer
Ledvance, the former Lamps business division of Osram, sets a clear sign with the largest Osram-branded LED lamp portfolio of all times
WM Sales Support
Field service in the whole of Europe
And much more: WM Sales Support does not only provide classic shelf maintenance, it also supports medium-sized companies in both their domestic…
Bathrooms and plumbing - European sanitary market
Characterised by major trends
After major fluctuations over the past ten years, the European sanitary market has settled down at almost € 48 bn
Bathrooms and plumbing - Wirquin
Worldwide references
French manufacturer Wirquin regards itself as a pioneer in the sanitary equipment field, setting global standards with some of its products
DIY Summit
Very special, very international
On the eve of the Global DIY Summit, a store tour comprising five locations: three foreign and two Swedish formats in the greater Stockholm area, …
Floor, wood, ceiling - EPLF
Inconsistent laminate market
The sales revenues of the European laminate manufacturers rose once again in 2015. However, their association EPLF spoke about a differentiated …
Floor, wood, ceiing - Norbord
Taking OSBs to Europe
Norbord has numerous plants in Europe. The Canadian engineered wood manufacturer Norbord started up in the DACH region 25 years ago
Floor, wall, ceiling - Hamberger
“Investment and Innovation”
The Hamberger company is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. An interview with Dr. Peter M. Hamberger
Saint-Gobain Glassolutions
Transforming interiors
Saint-Gobain Glassolutions presents new solutions for the bathroom space that combine modern design with advanced technology
Payment cards
Huge savings for retailers
The European Union sets a cap on the so called “interchange fees” levied by banks on payment cards. Alisdair Gray explains the reasons behind it and the …
Global DIY Summit
The retailers come to Stockholm
More top managers than ever before from the retail trade have signed up for the Global DIY Summit
Global DIY Summit
The place to be
The 4th Global DIY Summit brought together 800 participants in Stockholm, literally from all over the world. The main topic was covered in detail: a disruptive …
Soudal
Permanently elastic
MS polymers are especially versatile and cover a wide range of applications. Soudal is convinced that these sealants will conquer the market