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17 May 2019

Rawlplug celebrates its centennial

Rawlplug is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has much to be proud of. From humble beginnings to a company with over 30 000 products available to the market today, it shares a rich heritage of innovation. 
10 Apr 2019

Boards and timber for retailers

Foresta Timber and Board recently re-launched its factory shop situated in Alrode, Germiston inviting members of the press and local contractors to join them on the day.
10 Apr 2019

Hamilton Brush announces independent future

Hamilton Brush in March announced the completion of the management buyout under the current management structure.
10 Apr 2019

Hitachi past has a Hikoki future

The Hitachi range of power tools has been rebranded and its full line of power tools will carry the name Hikoki, effective immediately.
10 Apr 2019

Eurolux acquires Radiant Lighting

Eurolux believes it will bring positive change to the local lighting market after its acquisition of Radiant Lighting. 
13 Mar 2019

Vermont to host its annual trade show

The Vermont Sales annual Open trade show will take place from 15 to 17 March at is premises in Midrand Corporate Park South. 
13 Mar 2019

New spark in welding

The domestic welding category is a key category within general and hardware stores. The introduction of new, more compact welding technology has sparked an increase in micro-industrial businesses, and an uptake of welding by the general DIY enthusiast.
13 Mar 2019

10 year partnership

Build it awarded Real People consumer finance with an award in recognition of its 10 year partnership. In this decade Real People paid out R2.5bn to Build it stores for consumer finance which amounts to around 150 000 approved loans. The average basket size derived from the finance is R20 000. In one month Real...
13 Mar 2019

Be a sophisticated marketer using social media

LinkedIn described what they consider to be a sophisticated marketer in its online publication, ‘The Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide’.
07 Feb 2019

A growing family

The journey for the current Sikaflex-11FC+ started 50 years ago in 1968, with the launch of Sikaflex 1A. A pioneering innovation, the product was one of the first single-component polyurethane adhesive-sealants for construction.

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