by Christine Bannister | Jun 15, 2022 | Articles
While most of New Zealand’s hardware stores struggled just to keep up with online orders and drive through pick-ups throughout COVID lockdowns, Mitre 10 MEGA Mt Wellington (Auckland) spent its lockdown time wisely. Business: Mitre 10 MEGA Mt WellingtonMember...
by Christine Bannister | Jun 15, 2022 | Articles, Feature
Rudd Industrial is unlike most independents in that it has developed into an expansive, ‘go-to’ B2B supplier servicing businesses throughout the Western Australia engineering and mining sectors, with the majority of its sales channelled through its extensive Welshpool...
by Christine Bannister | Jun 15, 2022 | Articles
Timberlink unveils new technology at Bell Bay Federal Member for Bass, Bridget Archer recently visited Timberlink’s manufacturing facility at Bell Bay for the unveiling of a new world-class Green Mill Vision Scanning System. Timberlink’s Site Manufacturing Manager...
by Christine Bannister | Jun 15, 2022 | Feature
CSS (Construction Supply Specialists) continues to experience strong demand under easing COVID constraints due to healthy activity within the building and construction industries. Hand, power and trade tools remain popular off the back of this strong demand. Despite...
by John Power | May 16, 2022 | Feature
For every bit of ‘good news’ about the building sector’s post-pandemic recovery, there seems to be an equal and opposite force undoing all the good work! John Power investigates the highs and lows of the fasteners market as we negotiate our way through 2022 and...
by Christine Bannister | May 16, 2022 | Feature
Silicone shortages turned the adhesives, sealants and fillers market on its head last year and saw prices rise to unprecedented levels. Now that prices have steadied and suppliers have had a chance to catch their breath, many have since implemented innovative...
by Christine Bannister | May 16, 2022 | Feature
As home styling continues to drive millennials’ purchasing decisions online and in-store, connecting to house proud consumers is more important than ever. It is for this reason that the 2022 consumer continues to look at ways to express their style through hardware...
by Christine Bannister | May 16, 2022 | Articles
Pulp log trial expected to ease timber crisis The use of low-value wood fibre in engineered products could see structural timber costs decrease. Forest and Wood Products Australia, in partnership with the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub, has received an...
by Christine Bannister | May 16, 2022 | Feature
Timing is everything when it comes to business, and it was perfect timing that led the Prime family to jump at the chance of opening their third store in country Victoria after a rival store came up for sale. Business: PJ’s H Hardware Maryborough and PJ’s H Hardware...
by Christine Bannister | Apr 13, 2022 | Feature
Australian merchandisers have had their work cut out for them over the past two years, not only tackling store closures but staff shortages as well. But the on-going challenges have only led to diversification and evolvement, as local service providers continue to...
