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08 Oct 2025

CRITICAL SAFETY ALERT: Rust-Oleum issues urgent recall for Spraymate Cold Galvanising Spray Paint - Three batches affected due to defective discharge risk

By Staff Writer

Rust-Oleum is recalling three specific batches of Spraymate Cold Galvanising Spray Paint (SKU 2701) due to potentially defective cans that may unexpectedly discharge. CHECK YOUR BATCH NUMBER NOW: Spraymate batch numbers are on the top of the can, under the cap, next to the nozzle. AFFECTED BATCHES: Please check for the following numbers: The three...
02 Sep 2025

Product Showcase 2025: Must-stock innovations for hardware retailers

By Staff Writer

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...
05 Sep 2023

Hardware showcase returns in 2024

By Staff Writer

Specialised Exhibitions has announced the return of Hardex Africa as a stand-alone show in 2024. As one of Africa’s leading hardware and DIY events, stakeholders can look forward to a broad reaching showcase of the latest innovations, technologies and products that these exciting industries have to offer. 
08 Nov 2022

Essential Hardware trade day bounces back

By Staff Writer

The first Essential Trade Show post-lockdown restrictions took place at Nasrec Expo Centre on 18 September with over 146 supplier stands and a large percentage of its 590 store members visiting the event.
01 Nov 2022

Mica Market Trade Show & Supplier Reconnect Days

By Staff Writer

The Mica Market Trade Show 2022 featured 185 supplier stands.
20 Apr 2020

Allow Lockdown Sales Of D.i.y. Products

By Staff Writer

The coatings industry appeal to ment to allow the governhome-improvement products to be classified as “essential products and services” during the Covid-19 lockdown so that South Africans could use their residential confinement to upgrade dwellings and increase property values.
08 Feb 2016

Pratley – where product performance must exceed all others

By Staff Writer

Pratley have a bold policy statement that says that the performance of their products must exceed all others in the world market. This statement is printed on the back of every pack of Pratley Adhesive, signed by their CEO, Andrew Pratley.
04 Nov 2015

Synergy to grow business

By Staff Writer

Salbev was formed almost 20 year ago, supplying DIY retail outlets in the greater Durban area. Over time the business expanded into the whole KwaZulu-Natal region with one or two key relationships being formed in the Western Cape and Gauteng regions.