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05 Nov 2025

New from Sika — The wall putty your customers will demand: SikaWall®-165

Introducing SikaWall®-165 — Sika’s next-generation water-resistant wall putty. Designed for flawless wall and ceiling finishing, this one-component, easy-mix skim coat delivers professional-grade results with zero hassle. Ideal for contractors, renovators AND DIY homeowners — which means fast off-the-shelf movement for retailers. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT WHY THEY WILL LOVE IT This isn’t just another...
31 Oct 2025

Gyproc invests in construction skills for South Africa

As South Africa’s construction industry modernises, the demand for skilled drywall and ceiling installers is rapidly rising. For retailers and contractors, this trend brings opportunity. In addition to supplying materials, they are supporting a new generation of trained, confident installers. That is where Gyproc South Africa is making a difference. Through its Saint-Gobain Technical Academy...
27 Oct 2025

40 years of strong foundations and lasting legacies

In celebrating a 40-year journey shaped by vision, resilience and growth, Build it stands proudly as the largest building and hardware merchant in Southern Africa, with 397 stores trading in five countries.  Through the years, the brand has empowered entrepreneurs to achieve independence, build wealth and create a better future for their families. In return, the Build...
27 Oct 2025

GARDENA appoints new general manager in South Africa

GARDENA South Africa has announced the appointment of Daylin-Boyd Gibbons as its new general manager, effective 1 September 2025. He succeeds Rob Chapman, who successfully led the business through a period of growth and innovation in the local market. Gibbons brings with him more than a decade of experience across retail operations, supply chain management,...
29 Sep 2025

Superflex launches compact counter display unit for hardware retailers

Hardware retailers know that space at the counter is prime real estate, the perfect place for products that drive impulse purchases while still offering real value to end-users. Grinding Techniques has just introduced a new compact counter display unit designed to do exactly that. Maximizing counter space efficiency The unit makes clever use of minimal...
09 Sep 2025

Retailers guide to lawnmowers & gardening cutting tools  

Few product categories in hardware retail respond to the weather quite like lawnmowers and garden cutting tools. As the warmer months arrive, consumers become more aware of untidy lawns, overgrown hedges, and the general state of their gardens. For retailers, this means one thing: opportunity. Read more in our latest issue.
02 Sep 2025

Product Showcase 2025: Must-stock innovations for hardware retailers

This month’s issue of DIY and Industrial Trade News is all about showcasing innovation in the hardware and building retail market. Our annual Product Showcase highlights some of the most exciting, cutting-edge products available today, giving retailers a firsthand look at what is driving the industry forward.  Even better, retailers who stock these featured products have a chance to...
01 Sep 2025

Agrinet marks 75 years of service and solutions

Agrinet celebrates 75 years of driving solutions with innovation, heritage, and commitment to wholesale excellence. On 1 September 2025, Agrinet celebrates 75 years of driving solutions across South Africa’s agriculture, hardware, and retail industries. This milestone marks an opportunity to honour the company’s legacy, reflect on its progress, and look ahead to the future with...
11 Aug 2025

Gyproc’s QuickCornice makes decorative finishing easy

Decorative cornices are no longer reserved for high-end homes. Gyproc’s QuickCornice EPS 4-pack is a practical and affordable upgrade for homeowners and DIYers, providing a lightweight, easy-to-install solution for a polished, professional room finish. EPS cornices offer a stylish, accessible upgrade with significant sales potential for retail stores. A new value-add for retailers QuickCornice is...
11 Aug 2025

Women in hardware retailing

August is Women’s Month in South Africa. DIY and Industrial Trade News honours women building successful hardware retail and supply chain careers. Breaking barriers, building success Women have entered, innovated, and transformed hardware retail. They are redefining leadership, building empires, and mastering supply chains. Take a look at some of the remarkable women leading the...