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 …

Crumbling power tool prices

Last year saw the global market for power tools decline in terms of value, though it remained in the black in volume terms. Market researchers at Bosch …

Consolidation in the market for windows  

The European windows market fell in the year 2002 to around 71.6 mio units, which amounts to sales of approximately € 16.4 bn  

Wod preservation and care

Saicos has specialised in wood coating systems, offering DIYers a broad spectrum for both interior and exterior applications  

Individual and flexible

GMV Absatzservice offers manufacturers and traders everything from one single source: classic merchandising and order services as well as initial store …

Pressure on the market for doors

The market for interior doors in Germany experienced a steep decline in 2002, with sales amounting to a total of around 8.3 mio units. This …