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
Scissors for life
Kretzer, the Solingen manufacturer of scissors, is celebrating its 75th anniversary
Strong presence in Europe
The French MOB group produces a broad spectrum of hand tools at two plants
European offensive in full swing
Now Ryobi is mobilising in Europe as well. One focal point of the broadly based offensive, which is directed in Germany from headquarters at Hilden…
Stronger international orientation
Ulrich Päßler, the new chief executive officer of Riegelhof & Gärtner, sees the expansion of international activities as one of the key …
Secure fixing systems
Isofix numbers among the most significant manufacturers of fixing systems in Europe, producing all types of pipe clamps
3-D laminate flooring
Kaindl is offering a great number of new products, including a laminate floor in the 3-D look and an interlocking technique for glueless assembly
Launch of Great Stuff in Europe
The Europe-wide launch of Great Stuff, a range of polyurethane (PU) foams
Complete system
Roto Zip, the specialist manufacturer of power tool technology for drywall construction, is adding three new attachments to its original Spiral Saw to provide …
Italy: Dominance of power drills
The Italian market for power tools is on course for growth; the south in particular has made a decisive contribution towards this positive …
Static world market
The global power tool market remained static last year in terms of volume and went down by three per cent in terms of currency-adjusted value