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Standing out in the Competitive Dutch DIY Landscape

Our colleague Thierry Coeman has recently conducted an interview with Corine Duchenne, Managing Director of Praxis. Both the Dutch brand Praxis (184...

The Power of Partnership: How Joining United Hardware is Driving Success for Green Heat...

The Hardware Journal has spoken to Michael Cronin, Managing Director, Green Heat & Bathrooms Limited. He was pleased to recognise the value...

Expertise, Relationships and Product Pride – Meet the Wavin Technical Sales Team

Wavin is a market leader in Ireland of solutions and systems for sewer, soil & waste, rainwater,...

Unilin Insulation – Almost 40 Years Serving the Irish Market From Headquarters in Navan

Unilin is an international supplier of interior design and construction industry solutions. Across the globe, around 8,300 employees at over 100 locations...

Time Management Skills for Salespeople

Over the last number of years, I have worked with many lumber and building material dealers in the USA and Canada, and...

The Hardware Conference 2025 – A Great Success

The Hardware Conference held on Thursday 3rd April at the Heritage Hotel, Killinard, Co. Laois,...

Make Your Online Store Work Smarter: The B2B Opportunity for Irish Hardware Retailers

The Irish Hardware sector is witnessing a significant transformation and a key part of this change is bringing Business-to-Business (B2B) functionalities into...

Dual Currency Invoicing: Why SMEs Should Consider Paying Overseas Suppliers in Local Currency

In an increasingly globalised economy, Irish SMEs are more reliant than ever on international suppliers to source materials, products, and services. However,...

Navigating the Complex World of Insurance Claims with OMC Claims

“Despite an extensive career in insurance, just three years with OMC Claims has opened my eyes to exactly how complex securing the...

Going Lean, Green, and Digital: Business Supports and Grants for SMEs

Small businesses operate in a complex and dynamic environment, they need to ensure that they are financially healthy, environmentally friendly, and digitally...