Employees and the family-run business FN Neuhofer celebrated their 375th anniversary together with long-term customers and companions from politics and business.During the celebrations, company head Franz Neuhofer spoke…
Austria
Sales of screw and dowel manufacturers continue to fall
In Austria, the market for screws and dowels declined for the second year in a row in 2024, according to data from a study …
Group and Germany
Further personnel changes at Husqvarna
The revolving door at the Husqvarna Group continues: Leigh Dagberg, Executive Vice President People & Organisation, is leaving the compan…
Innovative novelty
J.W. Ostendorf presents the first preservative-free white lacquer
J.W. Ostendorf is taking a decisive step towards sustainability and health with the market launch of a new p…
All Fields
Now a Benelux player
Belgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector. Two acquisitions have also opened up the Dutch market for the …
Belgian service provider
All Fields Benelux takes over brand specialist
The Belgian service provider All Fields Benelux has taken over the marketing agency SMS Solutions in Brussels. This is the third …
French multi-category group
Briconord takes over fastening specialist Scell-it
The French DIY supplier Groupe Briconord is taking over Scell-it. This company, based in Lesquin in northern France, specialises …
Importer taken over
Liqui Moly repositions itself in France
LM France SAS, the French subsidiary of Liqui Moly, took over the previous importer Liqui Moly France SAS on 1 April. By acquiring the …
Lindner takes over from Coniglio
New export manager in charge at Liqui Moly
Ingo Lindner will be responsible for the international business of the Ulm-based lubricant specialist Liqui Moly in the future. He was …
8 billion euro mark broken
Dachser grows with acquisitions
Dachser has exceeded the 8 billion mark (EUR 8.027 bn) with a 13 percent increase in revenue in 2024. The European Logistics business line increased…
Cost of house building
US trade association averts new tariffs on lumber from Canada
Softwood lumber from Canada will be exempt from new tariffs imposed by the regime in Washington until 2 April. This …
Hima President and Wolfcraft boss
Reinhard Wolff receives the Global DIY-Lifetime Award 2025
Reinhard Wolff is this year's winner of the Global DIY Lifetime Award. The Managing Partner of Wolfcraft and President of…
Conmetall Meister and SWG
Jürgen Herrmann joins Würth as EVP Trade
Jürgen Herrmann (52) is now in charge of the Würth Group's Trading Division. He is thus responsible for Würth Group companies such as …
British DIY brand
Paramount Retail Group acquires Bartoline
Paramount Retail Group has acquired Bartoline, a British brand in the DIY and decorating industry. The GBP 23 mio acquisition (EUR 28 mio)…
Personnel changes in the divisional board
Christoph Kilian leaves Bosch Power Tools
Christoph Kilian (51) will leave the Board of Management of Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH on December 31, 2024 and is leaving the Bosch …