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Book your spot now at Ireland’s leading trade event for Home, Garden, Build and...

Visitor registration is now open for The Hardware Show 2026 - and visitor registration is completely FREE! When: 15...

The Impact of Vacant Homes in 2026

By the end of September this year there were almost 15,000 applications for the Vacant Homes Grant, 11,000 of which are approved....
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Bluestone Sales and Distribution Ltd – Meet the team

Founded in 2001 by David and Karen Bates, Bluestone Sales & Distribution is a highly regarded independent and Irish owned company selling...

Service that unlocks opportunities

One of Ireland’s leaders in keys and security hardware, Central Key & Hardware Co, champions traditional service values; the master key to...

Step 2: Be Knowns – How to build reputation in today’s market

A neighbour might recommend your store, but 8 out of 10 customers now check online before they buy. If your online profile...

Understanding profitability in the Hardware / Building Materials and Timber Industry and how salespeople...

Top line sales are for egos - it’s the bottom line that counts. That line always gets people’s attention....

When sustainability evolves towards competitive advantage

Nordströms - pioneering a Net-Zero future in DIY & Trade. Our colleague and friend Thierry Coeman has provided an...

AI at the counter: The next frontier for builders merchants

For generations, the builders’ merchant counter has been the heartbeat of our industry, a place where relationships are built, advice is given,...

Dulux Aquamax

Dulux are determined to make a positive impact on your business, your clients, their projects and communities...

Topline Makes Major Investment for the Future

On October 23rd, Topline celebrated another seminal day in its Group’s 54-year history with the official opening...