The 2nd Home Improvement Forum discussed the opportunities offered by the European DIY and garden market
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, …
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
Eco-friendly tapes
Tesa is expanding its range of “Eco Logo” products and making it accessible to the DIY channel of distribution
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
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 …
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
What customers expect
Quality assurance succeeds only through the interaction of manufacturers and dealers, as demonstrated by the example of the tool industry
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
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
Tips for foreign buyers
The mistakes most frequently made when sourcing goods in China – and how to avoid them
Fit for Europe
The escalating internationalisation of the DIY and home improvement chains demands transnational distribution structures of the manufacturers. Marley is rising to …
Displays: salesmen that are not at all “dummy”
Individualisation and sustainability are two essential aspects of successful sales promotion
A “rich” name
Proxene Tools specialises in adjustable wrenches, which are also supplied under the “Fulco” brand name
Observant customers
A survey by Konzept & Markt reveals that customers have very different perceptions of merchandising displays in DIY stores. However, there is one company …