Monthly Archives: October 2026
New EU-Wide Product Repair Rules Come into Force
New EU rules have come into force that are designed to encourage consumers to repair rather than replace products and so tackle...
Driving Growth Through Specialist Brands and Technical Expertise
For hardware stores and builders merchants success increasingly depends on offering more than product availability alone. Customers are looking for trusted brands,...
In Memory of Derrick Laing
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Derrick Laing has passed away suddenly....
Dulux Trade Reveals Colour of the Year 2027: Soulful Sage™
Every building should be designed with people in mind. That's the foundational principle behind Dulux Trade ColourFuturesTM, the annual international trend forecast...
Tradespeople Keep Reaching for Hybrid Adhesives & Sealants
The days of selling five different tubes to do one job are numbered. Trades want one product that just works and that’s...
Saint-Gobain Showcases Innovation & Integrated Solutions at Future Foundations Event
Future Foundations, Saint-Gobain Ireland’s flagship customer engagement event, brought together industry professionals, partners, customers and stakeholders to explore the innovations, expertise and...
Making Windows and Doors Airtight in Retrofit
The Hardware Journal has spoken to Joe Fitzgerald, PgDIP Eng, BSc, Energy Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems about making windows and...
Unilin Insulation Discovery Hub – Supporting Professionals, Teachers And Students Alike
Unilin Insulation Discovery Hub was conceived to assist construction professionals in understanding the principles of specifying and achieving on-site, best practice, insulation...
HAI Hold Their Regional Board Meeting At Unilin Insulation Headquarters in Navan
Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) held its recent board meeting at the Unilin Insulation premises just outside Navan. The board of HAI were...
The Value Of Robust Supply Chains
Availability and certainty of supply are critical for distributors, merchants and their customers. However, recent years have shown how vulnerable the Irish...
