Keter, one of the big players in the international plastics industry, has developed a sustainability strategy with ambitious goals, which they intend to have achieved within five years. It also includes the aspect of e…
Living and design trends - Koczwara
Floors with character
The assortment from the brand Check by Koczwara offers the right floorings for every requirement. Customers benefit from high-quality products in which …
BHETA
With hopefully minimal disruption
So now Brexit is complete, the UK is no longer part of the EU. What are the implications of this historic event for manufacturers in the home …
European study
Floorings are a woman’s business
At least when it comes to purchasing decisions. When it comes to the place of purchase, DIY and hardware stores are right at the front. That is …
Italy - Made4DIY
Restart of the garden segment
Italy was one of the countries in Europe most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked the association of manufacturers Made4DIY for an assessment…
Bosch and Gardena
Another battery alliance
Instigated by Bosch and Gardena, another cross-vendor battery system, the Power for All Alliance, has appeared on the scene. It has been deemed a good move…
Orthex Group
Scandinavian pioneer
The Orthex Group produces plastic home and garden products in Sweden and Finland. It has been using recycled material for some considerable time. Under its …
Global DIY-Summit 2020
The continuous conference
The Global DIY-Summit 2020 could not take place. So that the global sector can nevertheless stay connected, organisers Edra/Ghin and Hima have now …
Benelux - The Netherlands
A Dutch brand
The international tool brand Batavia bears its name with pride. It is the historical name of the Netherlands, although "Batavians" were later regarded as rebels. It …
Taiwan - hardware industry
Taiwan presents itself online
The strongly export-orientated hardware industry in the country maintains contact to its international customers via Internet and invites them to …
Living and design trends - Koczwara
Floorings for every requirement
The German manufacturer Koczwara works for an international customer base. With its fundamental values of partnership, reliability and flexibility, …
Living and design trends -Classen
Low-emission range throughout
The German flooring manufacturer Classen has gained the "Blue Angel" eco-certification for its entire production - also for vinyl floorings
Living and design trends
The rise of the ecosystem brand
DIY brand owners should be investigating where the synergies lie in the outdoor living ecosystem, says Erika Sirimanne, Head of Home and Garden, …
Africa
To Libya and in the Sudan
The Egyptian CMB Group doesn't only supply markets in Africa with its building products, it exports throughout the whole of the world. It is now also …
Understanding how customers are changing
Michael Schneider is managing director at Bunnings. At the Global DIY Summit in Amsterdam, he will give an insight into the way the DIY …