A wealth of shelving variants

Fetim’s Duraline concept has become firmly established in the DIY retail segment within six years

For pros and DIYers

Warn Industries has put its off-road winch expertise to work in the production of a new line of DC winch products that is aimed specifically at tradesmen and …

Variety of brands under one umbrella

The Italian Morassutti group includes companies such as Plano and Uniflex, which are involved in activities throughout Europe

Further market growth

Sales of wood and laminate floor coverings in the United Kingdom are set to experience continuing growth until 2006. DIY multiples are the dominant channel of…

Increase in production of laminate flooring

The companies belonging to the EPLF (European Producers of Laminate Flooring) are very pleased with the way the market progressed in the…

Manufacturers and products

Expanding store locator map

Central and Eastern Europe still continue to be of interest for the expansion of western DIY multiples; the number of countries they have opened up is …

Ambitious goals

REV Ritter is celebrating its first quarter-century. The German company has set its sights high for the anniversary year

The world of paint

Adler, a company with a workforce of 345, is Austria’s leading manufacturer of paints, varnishes and wood preservatives

16 batteries per head

In Germany, more than 60 per cent of the population makes a battery purchase at least once a year, according to a GfK survey

A need for more and better advice

Solar technology is regarded as a business with a promising future – but sales via DIY stores don’t

Popularity of wood

The French and the British are in agreement in many respects when it comes to their perception of wood as a natural and renewable material

New products in its centenary year

C H Byron, one of the UK’s oldest manufacturers of door chimes and bells, celebrates 100 years in business this year

Professional brand for the DIY stores

Virax produces tools for professionals working in the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning trades. Now some of its products are also being …