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Exhibit at The Hardware Show 2026 signage at The Hardware Conference

All industry support for The Hardware Show 2026

Preparations for The Hardware Show 2026, scheduled to take place at the RDS Simmonscourt on February 15th–16th, are well underway. Following its...

Jewson Farnborough: A Vision of the Future?

The Jewson Branch of the Future and what it means for Ireland’s Builders Merchants. In a sector where tradition...

Sprezzatura, reflections from Bergamo

Our colleague Thierry Coeman has recently returned from the International Hardware Fair in Bergamo, Italy, and gives us a flavour on what...

South Coast Sales – Celebrating 35 years of Service and Innovation

The Hardware Journal has recently spoken to Derry Casey, MD of South Coast Sales on the occasion of their 35th anniversary in...

Roofing Products 2025 Feature

The latest industry news and product developments in the sector, including Hybrid Adhesives & Sealants: Why the Trade Can’t Get Enough. Managing...

Individual Placement and Support

What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)?Individual Placement and Support is an evidence-based employment support service designed for people who experience mental...

Succession Planning and Exiting a Business

Most business owners have spent an enormous amount of energy growing their business. They may have sacrificed time with their families, faced...

Renewing Your Insurance? Potentially Reduce your Costs with SeaChange’s Safety Check & Inspect System

Insurance costs are a massive issue for all businesses not least in the building materials and hardware sector. By implementing a safety...

From Scoreboards to Spreadsheets: The Evolution of Data in Sport and Business

As we move into the All-Ireland Championship series, anyone following the GAA matches or professional sports like soccer and rugby can’t help...

HAI CERTIFICATE IN HARDWARE RETAIL AND MERCHANTING

In our latest update on the HAI Certificate, this year’s students are nearing the end of the programme, wrapping up their final...