Niche supplier with ambitions

The American tool manufacturer Irwin is initially concentrating on the promotional sphere in its partnership with DIY retailers. However, that is due …

Brand consolidation for increased impact

Cooper Hand Tools intends to streamline its portfolio of brand names. The first step resulted in a considerable boost for the "Nicholson" …

Broad product programme

The Positec Group is one of the world’s most rapidly growing companies in the field of power tools

Laminated flooring and more

In the French marketplace Alsapan considers itself one of the top manufacturers of laminated flooring and furniture kits

Fixing solutions

Rayfix of Pantin, France, has been manufacturing fixing products for the last six years and has now added an interactive solution to its communication concept

No poison or traps

Brighter Image is an Irish company which has developed a new range of electronic pest control devices specifically for the European market

Profile production still growing

While celebrating its 350th anniversary, Neuhofer Holz is proving its worth as a family company which combines tradition with progress

Manufacturers and products

Specialist for all aspects of cleaning and care

The Darcy Group is a supplier of cleaning, DIY and car care products which are also available as private labels

Furniture: Strong trend even in the takeaway segment 

From pro business to DIY stores

Three years ago Bona developed a programme for the hire and sale of parquet sanding machines for the DIY market. Great importance is attached to …

Reinforcement of core business

Saarpor has reinforced its traditional decorative sphere as well as its technically oriented products by introducing totally new brand images

Security-enhancing products

With a turnover of approx. 37 Mio euro (ITL 72 000 Mio), Iseo Serrature is one of the biggest manufacturers of locks in Europe

Positive performance by laminate flooring

According to statistics compiled by the EPLF, over 400 mio m² of laminate flooring was sold throughout the world in 2004