50 years of BMF

BMF has developed from a one-mn outfit to an international brand name covering more than 1.000 types of timber connector

Activities worldwide

Last year Senco, the manufacturer of pneumatic and cordless tools, looked back on 50 years of company history

A future together

NMC bought out Schäfer Deckenplatten at the beginning of July, which allowed the company to expand its position in the European market dramatically

Gaining a head start

Eurolink, the international sales and marketing service provider, assists manufacturers who are seeking to enter the European DIY business or to grow their s…

DIY store debut for Bona

Bona, the Swedish firm spe-cialising in products for the surface treatment of parquet, has developed a programme for the renovation of wooden flooring w…

Hardware - New Products

Hardware trade needs impetus

Chances of success for the German hardware trade will only emerge when the economic situation of the building industry improves

Fitted kitchens for DIY sale

The newly-expanded kitchen programme now offers fronts designed in solid wood, including oak. Interchangeable fronts are also available

Takeaway concept for bathroom furniture

Fackelmann’s programme of bathroom furniture includes eight series with more than 30 different decor finishes at prices to suit every …

Growing importance of furniture

In Germany as well as in France and the United Kingdom DIY retailers are reporting growth in the furniture segment

Alliance in DIY segment

The Keter Group is introducing a new DIY division, which is to offer a programme of tool storage products in a joint venture with Black & Decker

Great diversity of models

Fireplace, the Hungarian manufacturer of wood-burning stoves, is most demanding when it comes to quality, design and environmental compatibility during d…

Partnership with DIY trade

Coatings manufacturer Blanchon regards itself as a trail-blazer in France with its Aquarétane line of water-based paints

Fast-moving range

Schwaiger is a company offering a broad spectrum of electrotechnical products which range from security systems to mobile phone accessories