We need a defined national strategy for Empty Homes

The Hardware Journal has taken the opportunity of speaking with Hugh Wallace, Award Winning Architect, Director of Douglas Wallace Consultants, TV Presenter...

Heavins embrace Lean to address productivity and efficiency issues

The Hardware Journal spoke to Paul & Derek Heavin, Topline Heavins & Euronics in Athlone about implementing their Lean Processes and how...

HAI Conference in Kilkenny

The Hardware Association Ireland Conference and networking event took place at The Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny on March 30th, with a...

Newry company tops in first all-island awards for builders merchants

Haldane Fisher Newry has won the overall Octabuild Award for Excellence 2022 at the first-ever all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. The...

United Hardware host ‘United in Excellence Awards’ 2022 recognising exceptional standards in the sector

Hardware and Builders’ Merchant store members of United Hardware from around the country have recently been honoured for achieving exceptional standards in...

Hardware Association Ireland launches Empty Homes Proposal

In recent months Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) has consulted with members and other stakeholders on empty/vacant homes/properties in their areas, the impact...

NEW Solus Smart Bulb scoops Innovation Award for Best Home Product

Innovation Awards 2022 - BEST HOME PRODUCT Solus are Ireland’s leading light once again as they prepare to...

KPRO Façade UNO wins Best Overall Product at The Hardware Show 2022...

Innovation Awards 2022 - BEST OVERALL PRODUCT Kilsaran’s latest addition to their KPRO Façade family, KPRO Façade UNO,...

Roof Seal – Next Generation DIY Roofing Liquid Membrane

Innovation Awards 2022 - BEST HARDWARE/DIY PRODUCT Laydex Building Solutions were delighted to have been awarded Best Hardware/DIY...

Staff recruitment & retention

In recent months, a major area of concern to HAI members has been that of staff. This concern is for all career...