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A timely offering!

Welcome to our Yearbook issue where we cast our gaze over activity in the sector as seen through the pages of our publication over the past twelve months.

It’s a timely offering as our anniversary is in June – and so it is that we are preparing to mark another full year of Hardware & Homestyle

This June we are celebrating twelve years in operation – not bad by any accounts, we reckon!

Down through the years we’ve been at the forefront of the sector, honing our offering with news and views, inspiration and trends, advice and observation – and more besides, featuring those ‘in the know’ – both at home and abroad.

Many of our items are well-loved and well-known, from our Room Outside pages, with gardening retail guru Liam Kelly, to our Final Say articles from renowned thought leaders, through to our Inspirational Retail From Around The World where we profile leading stores on the global stage.

It’s a vibrant mix and we are grateful to everyone who has made this possible: retailers, suppliers, contributors and industry observers. Of course, we know that our readers can often inhabit more than one of these spaces!

The bottom line is we couldn’t do it without you.

And so, you will find in the following pages that the tone is often best described as ‘celebratory’ as we look at some wonderful initiatives from the sector, applaud those who have won awards and earned special recognition – and marvel at those who have led the way and inspired us all.

We mix this all with advice and information, as well as product news and features – and of course, our comprehensive listings section.

We hope you enjoy this special issue.

Martin Foran, Editor

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4 Reviews & Previews

The past year in our sector, as seen through the pages of Hardware & Homestyle.

12 Business Health

A collection of stories documenting ‘business as usual’, mixed with practical advice and information. Store openings, website launches, fraud warnings and more...

17 Awards & Achievements

Here is where we celebrate the achievements and accolades garnered by those in our sector, many of whom have been leading the way and inspiring us all!

26 Initiatives & Examples

Every single day, operators in our sector go the extra mile. This results in a range of inspiring activities which, we believe, are deserving of mention!

32 Our Man in Chicago

Allied with the next section, The Homefront, this is all about our special ‘gia stores’ – and the associated awards – at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago, which features heavily.

46 The Homefront

A central part of our regular offering. The Homefront could be described as referring to the ‘softer’ side of the sector. Kitchen and Cookshops, Furniture, Interior Design Trends, Colour Advice – and so much more. This time out we visit a special store in the Czech Republic.

54 Out & About

We hope to jog some memories with a flavour of events from the past year! From national treasures such as Bloom to events like ‘Spring Fair’ and the most recent DIY Summit.

59 The Room Outside

Our garden retail guru Liam Kelly is a regular contributor to our publication. Here, he presents a special Yearbook overview!

63 Products & Services

What’s caught our eye? A selection of offerings awaits!

Listings

We round it all off with our usual listings section

The themes and issues of the past year were many and varied as one might expect! We look back over the stories and features, the company announcements, product notices, news coverage, analysis and observations. We hope to jog a few memories along the way with just a small flavour of our coverage across the sector!

Review of the year A year in home enhancement!

After our last Yearbook it was straight into our May/June issue where we heard in News how Chadwicks Group had unveiled its newly-revamped Wexford branch.

On hand

Wexford GAA stars Lee Chin, Simon Donohoe, Eoin Porter and Eoghan Nolan had been on hand to cut the ribbon with branch manager Enda O’Brien.

This marked another branch in Chadwicks Group’s ongoing nationwide branch upgrade programme, which began in 2018.

Meanwhile, United Hardware Limited (UHL), the national DIY and hardware group which supplies and operates the Homevalue retail brand in Ireland had announced the reappointment of Eoin McGettigan as its Non-Executive Chairman, we reported.

(We would return to Eoin in On The Record for a wide-ranging chat, later in the issue.)

On the double

We saw how rugby club history on the double was made as the Flogas-sponsored Galway Corinthians U20s became the first ever non-Leinster team to win the U20s Leinster Div 2 League and the first non-Leinster team to receive an invitation to play in the Leinster U20s Division 1’s prestigious McCorry Cup.

The victorious team was presented with the JP Fanagan Premier 2 Cup following their final league game of the year against UCD B on 10 March 2024, with fullback Dylan Joyce capturing their team’s Man of the Match award.

Flogas, official energy partner of Team Ireland for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, unveiled its multifaceted campaign, ‘Energy Behind the Athletes’, designed to amplify support for Team Ireland athletes while spotlighting the vital role of community support.

BOOST

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Welcome

Retail Ireland said measures announced by government to address major employment cost increases were a welcome acknowledgement of the scale of the challenges facing the sector.

However, the group said further significant measures would be needed in the budget.

As consumers around the world continued their search for balance and beauty in their lives and homes, colour expert Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman explained to The Inspired Home Show 2024 attendees the reasons why ‘A New Harmony’ was selected as the theme to represent the seven colour palettes in the Pantone® View Home + Interiors 2025 forecast.

This formed part of our coverage in The Homefront along with another instalment of Inspiring Retail from Around the World where we stopped off in France.

In Showtime we saw how Spring Fair, the UK’s ‘largest and most inspirational’ retail marketplace for Home, Gift and Fashion, closed on a high after four days of intensive buying, creativity and fun, and now looked ahead to its seventy-fifth anniversary in 2025.

Carefully created

Bostik Academy is a knowledge centre carefully created for professionals in the construction market, we reported.

‘Since first opening its doors in August 2021, the Bostik Academy has been attended by a steady stream of Builders Merchants and professionals, keen to get to grips with the virtual and physical knowledge centre.’

In The Room Outside, Liam Kelly wrote: ‘There is something quite special about gardens on a summer’s night, as they seem to transform completely from the bright and often busy places that they can be during the day, to somewhere more tranquil and sedate.’

In the Final Say we saw how a national upskilling roadmap for sustainability in the built environment had been launched in Dublin.

Plenty on offer

Our magazine for July /August was another full one with plenty on offer such as news of Fleetwood Paints’ Community Colours Initiative, a campaign designed to give back to the communities that have supported the company for decades.

Recognising the power of colour to transform interior and exterior spaces, Fleetwood committed to donating thousands of litres

of paint to various community groups across Ireland.

The initiative aimed to bring colour and renewed energy to local clubs, organisations, and projects that play a vital role in our communities.

Also in News, Sharp Distributors told us: ‘We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed to serve you better and enhance your experience with Sharp Distributors.’

Fraud awareness

New figures from FraudSMART, the fraud awareness initiative led by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), showed that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lost almost €10m (€9.9m) through email-related fraud in 2023, including invoice-redirection and CEO impersonation scams.

The figures came as FraudSMART joined forces with the Irish SME Association (ISME) to urge SMEs to be on the alert and put measures in place to protect their business.

Majority of cases are invoice-redirection scams with what appears to be a legitimate email from a supplier known to the business

Speaking on the figures and outlining the type of scams targeted at SMEs, Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime, BPFI said:

‘We have seen a jump of almost 25% (23.8%) in email-related fraud targeted at SMEs last year.’

Construction activity

Irish construction activity was broadly stable at the start of the third quarter of the year. That was according to the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI®.

Housing was the main source of any growth in activity as commercial work was little-changed from the previous month, the report noted.

Final preparations were underway for Autumn Fair 2024 as we went to press with our issue.

With visitors from over sixty countries, 85% of which are actively looking to buy or source new products, ‘Autumn Fair,’ say organisers, ‘is the key show to meet buyers that buy at this time of year’, we wrote, in Showtime.

Confirmed

The spoga+gafa event once again confirmed its position as the most important platform for the global garden industry, said organisers.

Around 28,000 trade visitors from 113 countries took part in the world’s largest garden and BBQ trade fair from 16 to 18 June.

Meanwhile, we noted how the world of home improvement had returned from coming together at the jubilee 10th Global DIYSummit, which took place in ‘The Eternal City’ – Rome.

At the conclusion of the Summit, the delegates, using the in-app voting tool, rated this event an overwhelming 67% as ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’ with a further 23% rating the event as ‘good’.

Eoin McGettigan

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On The Record

On The Record featured, Derek Miller who is President & CEO of the International Housewares Association, the organization behind the Inspired Home Show and gia competition in Chicago.

When we previously spoke, the Covid lockdowns had been impacting these events – and many others around the globe.

Time for a catch-up we thought! So, how had things changed since – and what had been the trends since emerging from those challenging times?

These were among the topics discussed.

Profile

In Showtime, we were in London for another profile: Divertimenti on London’s Brompton Road is not only well-known by passionate cooks across the United Kingdom and beyond, but also to many a celebrity chef who had their big break cooking up a storm for customers and staff there over six decades, wrote Michelle Hespe.

In ‘The Room Outside’, it was the time again when we looked towards what were, in many ways, the traditionally quieter months of the year.

‘What does autumn mean for the retail gardening profession now, what are the opportunities and what should be on our minds at this time? Liam Kelly considered the season that was fast approaching!

costs are set to remain a major concern.

‘This issue will need ongoing government attention into the future.’

Retail Ireland Director Arnold Dillon said: ‘Tax cuts and other cost of living measures will benefit household finances.

‘This should support consumer sentiment and retail spending as we approach the key Christmas trading period.’

Colour of the year

Dulux’s expert trend forecasters selected True Joy™ as the Dulux Colour of the Year of 2025 – an energising and motivating yellow that encourages us to embrace change and simply ‘take a leap’.

This yellow was named True Joy™ for its ability to bring instant uplift to a space, filling

annual HR Workplace and Trends report, focusing on pay and resourcing.

The survey, conducted with over 400 Senior HR Professionals, revealed that 84% of businesses were planning to increase pay in 2025, with respondents forecasting an average increase of 3.4% across all business sectors.

Accelerating

We saw that the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) had kicked off a week of events across Ireland, aimed at accelerating the transition to a sustainable built environment.

Summer 2024 was the hottest on record globally and for Europe, highlighting once again the need for greener urban areas.

it with optimism and energy.

Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, had published the first part of its

‘Trees and plants are essential to cooling down our environment during heat waves while improving air and water quality and preventing floods,’ it was noted.

‘This year, World Green Building Week aimed to showcase how smart design and nature-positive solutions can address climate change and restore biodiversity in our towns and cities.’

Importance

Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green Building Council, highlighted the importance of this initiative:

‘Significant progress has been made in making our homes more energy efficient, but we must avoid the carbon tunnel vision and ensure the homes we build today are sustainable in every way.

In ‘The Final Say’ we heard how research by The Panelling Centre revealed that one of the top five regrets homeowners had after completing a kitchen renovation was choosing the wrong colour scheme.

Best-managed

In our Autumn (September/October) issue we read, in News, how United Hardware, the buying and marketing group for builders’ merchants, DIY and home & garden retail stores, had been named as one of Ireland’s best managed companies for the first time, at the 2024 Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards. This was also the topic of a special feature later in the issue.

Also in News, Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, said the personal tax changes and cost of living measures in Budget 2025 ‘will support spending in the domestic economy’.

‘However, despite some welcome targeted measures, spiralling labour market

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‘Greening our neighbourhoods is not only good for the planet; it is also good for people, and can improve our well-being.’

Once again we looked at the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Total Activity Index.

A renewed increase in housing activity following August’s pause was not enough to prevent a renewed reduction in total output at Irish construction firms amid a fresh fall in commercial activity.

Extra staff

More positively, new orders expanded and firms took on extra staff.

Companies also remained optimistic around the year-ahead outlook.

The headline seasonally adjusted BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Total Activity Index dipped below the 50.0 no-change mark in September, posting 49.0 from a reading of exactly 50.0 in August.

Total activity had now decreased in four of the past five months.

Underneath the headline figure, latest data signalled differing trends among the sub-categories of construction than was the case in August.

Housing activity returned to growth following a fractional reduction in the previous survey period.

Increased

Activity on residential projects had now increased in six of the past seven months. In contrast, commercial activity dipped back into contraction during September after

having seen growth in August.

In this issue we saw TV and radio presenter Laura Woods calling on schools and students across Ireland to become battery recycling champions as WEEE Ireland’s Schools Battery Recycling Competition entered its 13th year.

The equivalent of 1.5 million used AA batteries—the weight of almost four school buses—were saved from landfill and recycled by primary and secondary students during the previous school year thanks to

their overwhelming participation across Ireland.

Laura was joined by Roundwood National School in Wicklow to launch the campaign, which also supports LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

Awarded

Roundwood National School was awarded €2,000 in sports vouchers for its commitment to sustainability along with five other schools, including three in Sligo and one in both Dublin and Roscommon, who each won in their category.

‘On The Record’ featured David Broderick, Director of the Small Firms Association (SFA).

Meanwhile, Retail Excellence had announced thirty store finalists from right around the country in the Retail Excellence AIB Merchant Services National Awards 2024.

And once again, our sector loomed large with a number of familiar names included on the list.

In Showtime, we learned how Glee 2024 ‘wrapped up with a bang, celebrating fifty incredible years as the UK’s number one garden and outdoor living trade event’.

Continued

Our inspiring Retail from Around the World continued with a trip to The Netherlands. ‘The 2024 Global Innovation Awards (gia) winner and Global Honoree from the Netherlands has a simple yet strong approach to

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innovative retailing,’ we read.

‘Kookx is for everyone who has a passion for cooking. It also has an equally simple motto: ‘everything is for a tasty experience’.

Michelle Hespe explained: Kookx was launched by Robin Holleboom and his father Martin Holleboom with the goal of offering customers high quality kitchenware products at affordable prices, so that more people could gain pleasure from cooking.

In ‘The Room Outside’, Liam Kelly spoke to us about the rise of bird care ranges – items that retailers have found can be easily tied-in to existing offerings.

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gia store

Our Winter issue featured a report on our gia store: ‘Our gia representative store for 2025 is Wicklow-based Aboretum, Kilquade!

‘The outlet was last year relaunched after a complete refurbishment and reimagining of the original garden centre and lifestyle destination store.

‘Taoiseach Simon Harris officially opened the €4.5m redeveloped outlet.

‘The state-of-the-art 2,400m² garden centre would create twenty-five new jobs, in addition to the existing twenty-five employees, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.

‘Arboretum – which is a family-owned business – operates two other garden and lifestyle centres, the flagship store in Leighlinbridge, Carlow and Urban Green, Parnell Street, Dublin.

Transformed

‘The investment in Wicklow transformed the garden and retail centre into a thoroughly modern, comfortable shopping and meeting space completely covered by a glass roof.

‘The facility features indoor and outdoor plants and gardening equipment as well as health and wellness, fashion and food offerings and ‘Rachel’s Secret Garden’ café.’

In News we also learned that Retail Excellence Ireland, the representative body for

Carol works across the whole of the horticulture supply chain and is also well-known for her involvement in many high-profile events and projects – including the hugely popular Home Grown TV programme.

In Showtime we saw how Spring Fair annually hosts over 1,200 exhibitors, showcasing over a million new products across 12 unmissable buying destinations dedicated to Home, Gift, Fashion and Everyday.

the retail industry, had announced the winners of the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Ireland Awards.

‘All roads headed West for the occasion as executives from the industry attended the ceremony at the Galmont Hotel in Galway.

Commended

‘Dublin-based Diamond Furniture won National Retailer of the Year and was commended by the judges for an impressive store design, a high level of attention to detail, and having an overall five-star customer experience.

‘Windyridge Garden Centre won the inaugural Independent Store of the Year Award.’

Chadwicks had also recently announced that over the past year (2024), it had created over ten new initiatives with the Irish Wheelchair Association, raising over €6,000 in the latest fundraising drive for the charity partner.

Projects had included crucial IWA residential home and retail store upgrades, as well as community centre refurbishments.

Bord

Bia

‘On The Record’ featured Carol Marks, sector manager for horticulture at Bord Bia, and a graduate of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin.

‘The 2025 edition promises to be one of the most highly anticipated in the event’s history, featuring industry-leading brands alongside hundreds of newcomers, and heaps of exciting new theatres and activations to contribute to the celebrations of the 75th anniversary,’ we noted.

Brands were securing their spots early to take advantage of the buzz surrounding this historic event.

Inspiring Retail

In The Homefront we were in Germany for our Inspiring Retail from Around the World profile.

‘After 225 years in business, the German gia winner – F.S. Kustermann, a family business in the 7th generation – is an exemplary example of a retail store that has evolved with its customers, always celebrating the joys of life and the home’, Michelle Hespe reported.

We also had news about the gia Top Window awards.

In his article Spring-Awakening Liam Kelly had some unique observations as always – along with timely advice and pointers, aimed at keeping the customer happy and the tills ringing – as we looked forward to another year in the garden, and in garden retail.

We introduced Chadwicks Group new look Wexford Branch!

Chadwicks Group unveiled its newly revamped Wexford branch and we reported on this in our May/June issue.

Wexford GAA stars Lee Chin, Simon Donohoe, Eoin Porter and Eoghan Nolan were on hand to cut the ribbon with branch manager Enda O’Brien.

This marked another branch in Chadwicks Group’s ongoing nationwide branch upgrade programme, which began in 2018.

Chadwicks Wexford is located in Drinagh Business Park and has been serving the needs of local tradespeople and DIYers since 1979, we noted.

While the branch had been upgraded with a new look and feel, customers could expect the same level of service and dedication they had come to know and expect from the team.

Fully

The new branch had been fully refurbished and designed with the customer in mind providing builders, engineers, specialist tradespeople and DIYers with all the tools and materials they needed to get the job done in one location.

The revamped branch features a new doors, floors and bathroom showroom, with new displays showcasing the best products across paving and decking, power tools, and

Velux and Keylite roof windows.

Customers can also visit a new Paint Centre, offering paint mixing and the latest in specialised products suitable for any painting job.

The Chadwicks Wexford team are also on hand to offer customers tailored advice, with some colleagues being part of the team for over forty years.

A coffee station has also been installed, creating a hub for the community and a space for DIYers and tradespeople to meet and chat.

Sustainability

A key feature of the new look branch is the Chadwicks ECO Centre, a new one-stopshop for everything you need to know about sustainable building – including insulation, heat pumps and controls, solar energy and water-saving products, and ventilation systems.

Customers can also make a free appointment directly with the Chadwicks team online or in branch for advice relating to retrofitting their home through Chadwicks’ partnership with YourRetrofit.ie.

Speaking at the opening of the new look branch, Wexford hurler, Lee Chin, said: ‘It is a pleasure to join Branch Manager Enda O’Brien and the Chadwicks Wexford team

as they unveil the newly upgraded branch today.

‘Chadwicks Group is a great supporter of Wexford GAA and have made a huge difference to hurling and football in our county, so I am excited to welcome all the locals here to celebrate the reopening.

‘There is a real sense of excitement from all the long-serving colleagues to see their newly renovated branch and I am looking forward to picking up some DIY tips!’

Excited

Enda O’Brien, Chadwicks Wexford Branch Manager, said: ‘We’re excited to unveil our newly refurbished branch which has been designed with our customers in mind.

‘DIYers and tradespeople can expect an improved layout with new showrooms showcasing all the latest quality products, as well as a new ECO Centre where they can come for specialist advice about all things sustainable building.

‘The team has been serving the Wexford community since the branch opened in 1979, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all customers back to the new branch with the same best-in-class customer service they’ve enjoyed.’

Inspired Home Show adds new

‘travel gear+luggage expo’ in ‘25

A new Expo was to be added to The Inspired Home Show® 2025 we announced last summer.

The Travel Gear + Luggage Expo would be bringing together a wide selection of companies that offer products for the travel goods segment of the industry, the International Housewares Association announced.

Exhibitors

The Inspired Home Show 2025 was held March 2-4 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. The Show featured more than 1,600 exhibitors in five expos throughout the

North and South buildings.

The Travel Gear + Luggage Expo was positioned in the South building and located at the top of the escalators leading into the hall from the Level 1 registration area.

This positioning gave buyers easy and direct access to this new section of the Show.

Industry adjacent

‘The buying community, including key retailers on IHA’s Retail Advisory Council, has asked that the Show broaden categories by including products that are industry adjacent,’ said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO.

A call on businesses to remain vigilant

SMEs lost almost €10m through email-related scams in 2023

Figures from FraudSMART, the fraud awareness initiative led by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), showed, last summer, that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lost almost €10m (€9.9m) through email-related fraud in 2023, including invoice-redirection and CEO impersonation scams.

Alert

The figures came as FraudSMART joined forces with the Irish SME Association (ISME) to urge SMEs to be on the alert and put measures in place to protect their business.

Majority of cases are invoice-redirection scams with what appears to be a legitimate email from a supplier known to the business

Speaking on the figures and outlining the type of scams targeted at SMEs, Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime, BPFI said: ‘We have seen a jump of almost 25% (23.8%) in email-related fraud targeted at SMEs last year.

‘These scams can be devastating for a small company with average losses of €12,000.

‘The majority of cases we’ve seen are invoice-redirection scams.

Appears

‘These, often start with what appears to be a legitimate email from a supplier known to the business advising of new bank details for payment, but which has been hacked or closely copied by fraudsters.

‘This can create a false sense of security

and make it difficult for businesses to detect.

‘They usually don’t request any payment upfront but ask for the bank account details on file to be changed for future invoice payments and provide a new IBAN and BIC code for the “new account”.

‘When a legitimate invoice is issued by the supplier the business ends up paying it into the “new account” controlled by the fraudster and it’s often only some time later when a payment reminder is sent by the supplier that the scam is detected.’

All sizes

Davenport added: ‘Unfortunately, while fraudsters target businesses of all sizes, SMEs can be particularly vulnerable compared to larger companies due to more limited resources, less investment in security infrastructure as well as lower financial buffers to withstand any losses.

‘Fraudsters take advantage of busy work schedules and create a sense of urgency in the hope that an employee will react without thinking and won’t take the time to do necessary checks.’

Calling on SMEs to remain vigilant, Neil McDonnell, CEO, ISME added: ‘Unfortunately, no business is immune to this type of scam and the consequences can be catastrophic.

‘I urge all SMEs and their employees to review their current payment policies and procedures.

‘I would also encourage businesses to put

Top tips to protect your business from fraud:

1. Policies and procedures – ensure a verification process is in place for requests to change supplier bank account details. Use trusted contact details already on record or a contact number on the company’s website. Do not to use the contact details on an email requesting the change as these could be fraudulent or controlled by a fraudster.

2. Dual authorisation – ensure that two people from the business are required to complete a thirdparty payment electronically.

3. Fraud awareness and training – ensure staff are given appropriate training on cyber security with a focus on email-related fraud / phishing emails.

4. Invoice checking – review invoices thoroughly and ensure there are no irregularities including misspellings and grammatical errors.

5. Updated operating systems –ensure that the latest updates for your computer and mobile operating systems are up-to-date and set them to automatically update.

training in place for employees to ensure they are constantly aware of current fraud risks and how to avoid falling victim to scammers.

‘FraudSMART provides a free guide with information and tips on business fraud and that’s a good place to start.’

Advice

Ms Davenport concluded: ‘Our single biggest piece of advice if you receive an email from a supplier asking to change their bank account details for payments, is to pick up the phone, using a number that you are familiar with or from a trusted source such as the official supplier website, and check directly with the supplier if the request is genuine and the details are correct.

‘If you suspect that your business may have fallen victim to fraud, don’t delay, talk to your bank and to Gardaí as soon as possible.’

Eoin McGettigan chairing United Hardware for second term

In May/June we reported that United Hardware Limited (UHL), the national DIY and hardware group which supplies and operates the Homevalue retail brand in Ireland, had announced the reappointment of Eoin McGettigan as its Non-Executive Chairman.

Oversee

‘As Non-Executive Chairman of United Hardware, which has a network of over 150 DIY, homeware, garden and builders’ merchant stores with combined annual retail sales in excess of €500m and 2,000 employees, Eoin will continue to oversee the implementation of the company’s ambitious business strategy which aims to grow the group’s nationwide footprint, strengthen its market positioning and improve operational efficiencies,’ we wrote.

‘During his first term, Eoin oversaw the completion of a long-term merger between Associated Hardware and National Hardware, switching over to a single entity trading under the United Hardware company name, which served as the name for the joint venture between both companies since 2009.

‘The new single entity structure operates as a true cooperative business with the sole focus of delivering maximum value to its 115 equal shareholding members with the majority of profits being returned to members through rebates and loyalty bonuses, and remaining profits being reinvested into the group to facilitate future growth and development.

Experience

‘Eoin McGettigan has over thirty years’ retail experience, having previously held Executive Director roles with some of Ireland’s leading companies including Musgrave, Dunnes Stores, and Lifestyle Sports. Eoin was also previously CEO of The Coop group in the UK.’

Commenting on the announcement, Paul Candon, CEO, United Hardware, said: ‘We are delighted to have secured Eoin for another term, and I look forward to working closely with him in continuing to grow and develop the United Hardware business.

‘Eoin’s contribution to date has been immense and we are deeply fortunate to have someone of his calibre and expertise

on board again to support the next phase of our journey.’

Delighted

Speaking about his reappointment, Eoin McGettigan said: ‘I’m delighted to be reappointed as Non-Executive Chairman of the United Hardware Board and am very excited about supporting the business and its members in realising their shared ambitions for the future.

‘The foundations that we put in place through the merger process last year are already delivering significant operational, commercial and financial benefits to the now combined group, and we’re now in our strongest ever position to invest significantly in key pillars of growth for our members, including the Homevalue retail brand.

‘I am excited about the challenge and very positive about the future outlook for our members.’

LMETB recognised for role in building Ireland’s first 3D concrete printed houses in Louth

The central role of LMETB and its chief executive Martin O’Brien in the building of Ireland’s first 3D printed houses at Grange Close in Dundalk was recognised by the presentation to him of a miniature replica of the 3D houses by Justin Kinsella, managing director of Harcourt Technologies (HTL) the design and build contractor.

Among first

LMETB was among the first to introduce training for 3D concrete printing (3DCP) into Ireland under the umbrella of its Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE).

Martin O’Brien, CEO of Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), was presented with a miniature of Ireland’s first 3D concrete printed (3DCP) houses at Grange Close in Dundalk, Co. Louth, in recognition of his pivotal role in the initiative.

A message from Sharp Distributors: Exciting news – new website is live!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed to serve you better and enhance your experience with Sharp Distributors. (This was the message from Sharp Distributors in our Winter issue.)

High-quality

Sharp Distributors continued: As a leading wholesale distributor of high-quality tools, we are committed to providing you with the best products and services, and our new website is a testament to that commitment.

In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for high-quality hardware tools is ever-increasing.

Whether it’s for professional tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts, or largescale industrial projects, having access to reliable tools is crucial.

This is where Sharp Distributors come into play, offering a vast array of products and services to meet diverse needs.

What’s

New?

• User-Friendly Interface: Our website features a sleek, modern design with easy navigation, making it simpler than ever to find the tools you need.

• Comprehensive Product Catalogue: Browse our extensive range of tools, complete with detailed descriptions, specifications, and high-resolution images.

• Enhanced Search Functionality: Quickly locate products with our advanced search option.

• Customer Portal: Access your account and view purchase history with ease.

• Create Favourites Lists: Add your preferred products to your favourite list by selecting the heart symbol over each one. You can create separate favourite lists for your convenience.

• Resource Centre: Stay informed with the latest industry news, product guides, and how-to articles.

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As we entered 2025 we were delighted to announce that our gia store for this year would be the Aboretum at Kilquade in County Wicklow.

Upgraded Aboretum Kilquade is our gia store!

Our gia store for 2025 is Wicklow-based Aboretum, Kilquade. The latest iteration of the Arboretum offering is a complete refurbishment and reimagining of the original garden centre and lifestyle destination store and it was completed early last summer amid rave reviews from across the industry.

Then Taoiseach Simon Harris officially opened the €4.5m redeveloped outlet and Hardware & Homestyle was in attendance, naturally.

The state-of-the-art 2,400m² garden centre would create twenty-five new jobs, in addition to the existing twenty-five employees, we reported, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.

Two others

Arboretum – which is a family-owned business – operates two other garden and lifestyle centres, the flagship store in Leighlinbridge, Carlow and Urban Green, Parnell Street, Dublin.

The investment in Wicklow transformed the garden and retail centre into a thoroughly modern, comfortable shopping and meeting space completely covered by a glass roof.

The facility features indoor and outdoor plants and gardening equipment as well

as health and wellness, fashion and food offerings and ‘Rachel’s Secret Garden’ café.

The Doyle family invested heavily in sustainable technology – with a rainwater harvesting system to water plants and solar panel generated electricity for heat and light – future proofing the facility.

Delighted

Simon Harris, said at the opening: ‘It’s great to see a family business go from strength to strength and it’s great to see new jobs being created.

‘The Arboretum is a special site in Wicklow and a really special place for family and friends to meet.

‘It’s also so important that children have access to as much information as possible on the natural world and the ethos of the Arboretum has always been right on point in this regard.’

Honoured

Fergal Doyle, Arboretum co-owner and Chief Commercial Operator said: ‘Our investment here is a vote of confidence in our valued local community, our dedicated team and our loyal customers.

‘We are thrilled to share this state-ofthe-art facility with them and look forward to welcoming twenty-five additional staff members.

‘Our investment also reflects people’s growing passion for gardening, be it herbs on a windowsill or on a larger scale.

‘Our expanding customer base appreciates how gardening adds positively to biodiversity and sustainability, as well as their own physical and mental health.’

Key goal

‘A key goal of our investment is futureproofing the facility with sustainable technology for generations to come.

‘Resource efficiency makes sense on a commercial level but it’s also part of the Arboretum ethos; we’re conscious of our responsibility to “put our money where our mouth is” by investing in green technology,’ continued Fergal.

Barry Doyle, Arboretum co-owner and CEO, said, ‘This redevelopment allows us to offer a completely immersive gardening experience to our customers and visitors.

‘As well as an extensive range of outdoor plants, shrubs and trees, our new expansive glass roofed facility will stock a wide array of indoor plants with 85% of our stock coming from Irish growers.

‘It also enables us to retail the full extent of our health and wellness, fashion and lifestyle offering.

‘But we offer more than a retail experience at Arboretum Kilquade; it’s a meeting point, somewhere to socialise with family and friends while enjoying the exhibition gardens or some lunch in Rachel’s Secret Garden café.’

Gardens

Arboretum Kilquade also incorporates the 17 individually designed gardens of the National Garden Exhibition Centre, spanning six acres in total, freely accessible for visitors to walk through and enjoy.

Arboretum worked with a number of partners on the store redevelopment including international garden centre specialist Rabensteiner, building contractor Cascade Group, mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy Penston MEP and commercial energy efficiency delivery partners Vivid Edge.

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Representatives from Arboretum were invited to The Inspired Home Show 2025 in Chicago. News from this event later in this issue!

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Top names from our sector shining at national awards ceremony!

Diamond Furniture, National Retailer of the Year Winner

Retail Excellence Ireland, the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, announced the winners of each of the 21 categories at the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2024.

Attended

Over 500 executives from the retail industry attended the ceremony at the Galmont Hotel in Galway.

Dublin-based Diamond Furniture won National Retailer of the Year and was commended by the judges for an impressive store design, a high level of attention to detail, and having an overall five-star customer experience.

Windyridge Garden Centre won the inaugural Independent Store of the Year Award.

The judges were impressed by the excellent visual merchandising and creative flair in transforming a store into an immersive retail experience.

Important

Ecommerce continues to play an important part in every retailer’s journey to attract new customers and showcase their offering to the world.

Cogs Toys & Games was named as Small Online Retailer of the Year, Chupi was named Medium Online Retailer of the Year, while EZ Living Interiors was named as Large Online Retailer of the Year. McCabes Pharmacy won Ecommerce Team of the Year

Speaking following the announcement, Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, said: ‘I am delighted to announce the winners of the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2024.

EZ Living Interiors, Large Onine Retailer of the Year Winner

‘The judging panel has been so impressed by the high standard of retailers across the country and it was extraordinarily difficult to whittle our shortlists down to the eventual winners.

‘Our awards night is a marquee event in the Irish retail calendar, and we are proud to honour the best and brightest in the industry once again this year.

‘Of course, we are experiencing a tsunami of increased business costs at present, but the drive and ambition of retailers across Ireland ensure we can look forward to 2025 with renewed optimism.’

Full list of winners

Category Winner / Company

Supplier of the Year

Rising Star of the Year

Unsung Hero of the Year

Manager of the Year

Ecommerce Team of the Year

Small Online Retailer of the Year

Medium Online Retailer of the Year

Large Online Retailer of the Year

Sustainable Retailer of the Year

Independent Store of the Year

DIY Store of the Year

Supermarket of the Year

Food Store of the Year

Café of the Year

Pharmacy of the Year

Gift Store of the Year

Fashion Store of the Year

Electronic & Tech Store of the Year

Jewellery Store of the Year

Furniture Store of the Year

National Retailer of the Year

Glory Ireland

Amy Cannon, Allcare Pharmacy

Maria Driscoll, ECCO

Jide Adio, Skechers

McCabes Pharmacy

Cogs Toys and Games

Chupi

EZ Living Interiors

Arboretum Home & Garden

Windyridge Nurseries & Garden Centre

Topline Murtaghs, Ashbourne

Garvey’s SuperValu , Listowel

Barnhill Stores

Butlers Chocolate Café, Blanchardstown

McCabes Pharmacy, Citywest

Carroll’s Irish Gifts, College Green

Carraig Donn, Athlone

Sky Retail, Dundrum

Stonechat Jewellers

Diamond Furniture

Diamond Furniture

Delighted

Hubert O’Donoghue, General Manager, AIB Merchant Services, said: ‘AIB Merchant Services is delighted to sponsor the 2024 Retail Excellence Ireland Awards, marking our ninth year celebrating the exceptional achievements of Ireland’s retail community.

‘Our partnership with REI underscores our commitment to empowering retail businesses nationwide.

‘With over 50 years of dedication to retailers, AIB Merchant Services proudly delivers reliable, secure payment and acquiring solutions to thousands of customers every day.

‘We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the finalists and winners of this year’s awards, who continuously strive to deliver exceptional customer experiences.’

Biggest

Established by Retail Excellence Ireland in 1997, the Awards is the biggest event in the Irish retail industry calendar and aims to promote best practice and encourage high standards in the Irish retail industry.

Chupi, Medium Online Retailer of the Year Winner

Cogs Toys & Games, Small Online Retailer of the Year Winner

McCabes Pharmacy, Ecommerce Team of the Year Winner

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1.5 million used batteries saved from landfill by students in Ireland!

TV and radio presenter Laura Woods called on schools and students across Ireland to become battery recycling champions as WEEE Ireland’s Schools Battery Recycling Competition entered its 13th year.

Saved

‘The equivalent of 1.5 million used AA batteries – the weight of almost four school buses – were saved from landfill and recycled by primary and secondary students during the last school year thanks to their overwhelming participation across Ireland,’ we heard.

Laura was joined by Roundwood National School in Wicklow to launch the year’s campaign, which also supports LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

Roundwood National School was awarded €2,000 in sports vouchers for its commitment to sustainability along with five other schools, including three in Sligo and one in both Dublin and Roscommon, who each won in their category.

Efforts

‘A huge congratulations to the winning schools whose recycling efforts not only make a significant environmental impact but also provide essential support to the children and families who depend on LauraLynn’s services,’ said Laura.

‘It’s inspiring to see so many schools engage in this important drive to rescue millions of batteries that might otherwise sit forgotten in drawers or old devices and ensure their valuable materials can be recovered for reuse.’

As we reported: ‘The WEEE Ireland’s Schools Battery Recycling Competition returns this October for a new school year and is open to all primary and secondary schools in WEEE Ireland battery recycling counties that collect at least 10 full 5kg battery boxes.

‘Last year’s competition marked a new milestone, with a record number of primary and secondary schools participating from October 2023 to March of this year.’

Involvement

By actively encouraging the involvement of teachers, families, and the broader community to collect used batteries for recycling, students can ensure that valuable materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper are recovered and reused, rather than lost to landfill.

‘The new European Battery Regulations, applicable from earlier this year, introduce comprehensive rules to manage the entire lifecycle of batteries within the EU,’ said Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland.

‘Minimum material recovery targets for materials like cobalt, lithium, and nickel will apply to various battery types, ensuring valuable materials are recaptured.

‘These new targets will require increased participation in battery recycling across all sectors, so we’d urge even more to join the drive this year and make a real difference to saving materials that are increasingly in scarce supply.’

Gratitude

Kerry McLaverty, CEO of LauraLynn, expressed her gratitude as each battery recycled through WEEE Ireland contributes to a donation fund for LauraLynn.

‘The funds we have received from WEEE Ireland as a result of the battery campaign have had such a positive impact on the children and families who avail of LauraLynn’s care and specialised supports all across Ireland,’ she said.

‘This year’s donation brings the total fundraising to €590,575an incredible level. WEEE Ireland has been partnering with and supporting us since day one and we are grateful for their continued support as we grow our community of care and support more children and families than ever before.

‘We’d also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to recycle their batteries. It may seem like something small, but for the children and families who rely on LauraLynn, and for the environment, it is huge and very impactful.’

United Hardware, the buying and marketing group for builders’ merchants, DIY and home & garden retail stores was named as one of Ireland’s best managed companies for the first time, at the 2024 Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards.

United Hardware - best managed company

We noted, in our September/October issue, how this award recognises United Hardware’s commitment to superior business performance and excellence in leadership. It was presented during a gala dinner event in Dublin, alongside other ‘best managed’ businesses.

‘The award follows United Hardware’s successful merger completion, transitioning from a joint venture partnership to a single trading entity which significantly enhanced business efficiencies while opening up major opportunities to develop and amplify its national retail brand, Homevalue, along with accelerating other strategic initiatives across the Group,’ we reported.

‘As an indigenous, locally-owned business accredited by Guaranteed Irish, United Hardware operates the Homevalue retail brand for its members, who together own more than 160 stores throughout Ireland and employ around 2,000 people.

‘United Hardware serves a diverse range of trade and DIY customers in Irish communities.

‘Being selected as a Best Managed Business will further bolster United Hardware’s positioning as the market leader and validates its efforts to enhance member performance through best-in-class sourcing, buying, sales, distribution and other value-added support services,’ was the message.

Significance

Noting the significance of winning the award for the first time, Paul Candon, CEO of United Hardware, said:

‘Being named a Deloitte Best Managed Company for the first time is a huge achievement for our company and a testament to the incredible dedication shown by our entire team and work over the last number of years to complete our merger, and become a true co-operative.

‘Their resilience, hard work and commitment have enabled us to thrive in a competitive landscape, and we are truly honoured to receive this prestigious recognition on their behalf.

‘United Hardware is now a unified business, enabled by an empowered team and a collaborative culture and we’re proud that this work has been recognised as part of the Best Managed Business Awards, which will further bolster our growth ambitions.

‘I’d also like to extend our deepest thanks to our suppliers and our independent business owning members, whose partnership has played a crucial role in our success.’

Fleetwood Paints’ Community Colours Initiative launched

Fleetwood Paints launched their Community Colours Initiative, a campaign designed to give back to the communities that have supported the company for decades.

Recognising the power of colour to transform interior and exterior spaces, Fleetwood committed to donating thousands of litres of paint to various community groups across Ireland.

The initiative aimed to ‘bring colour and renewed energy to local clubs, organisations, and projects that play a vital role in our communities’.

Community groups from all corners of Ireland were invited to apply for the chance to receive free paint.

Applications

Applications came in from sports clubs, scout groups, meals on wheels services, men’s sheds, and various other community groups.

In all, 61 winners were chosen and were awarded paint donations tailored to their specific needs, helping them rejuvenate and enhance their facilities.

‘Fleetwood Paints’ Community Colours Initiative is more than a charitable campaign; it is a testament to the company’s deeprooted commitment to community support,’ we reported.

Fleetwood has consistently demonstrated its dedication to enriching local communities through various initiatives and donations.

Expanding

‘Fleetwood Paints plans to continue this initiative in the coming years, expanding its reach and impact,’ we further reported.

‘By doing so, they aim to ensure that communities in Ireland have the opportunity to experience the uplifting effects of a fresh coat of paint.’

Chadwicks Group announced winner of its first ever forklift obstacle course championship, Tour de Forks!

Chadwicks Group’s Tour de Forks is a forklift skills showcase that puts competitors to the test with a series of fun, challenging obstacles.

The Group announced that James Kearns from Chadwicks Coolock had won its first ever competition.

Tour de Forks consists of a series of diverse challenges that puts the skills of forklift operators who work at Chadwicks, The Panelling Centre and Cork Builders Providers to the test.

After a hard-fought contest, James emerged victorious, taking home a prize of €500 for his efforts, while runner-up Gordon Parker from Chadwicks Monaghan received a prize of €250.

Challenging

The first Tour de Forks was held at Chadwicks East Wall Road and the course began with a pallet pick-up and a roadway featuring a challenging corner turn.

The 16 male and female contestants then had to remove a pallet from a truck, negotiate a roundabout and accurately place it onto the racking, then reverse the procedure and bring it back to the truck, all while the time clock was ticking.

To finish the course, they needed to complete a series of zig-zag routes, which included collecting and dropping off a pallet full of footballs.

Before they reached the finishing line, the competitors picked up planks with footballs and tees, and carefully weaved through the cones once more, replacing the plank in its original position.

Penalty

Any lost load or hitting of obstacles, among other broken rules, incurred a time penalty, bringing new meaning to the saying that steady – but perhaps not slow – wins the race!

With 395 licensed forklift operators across Chadwicks Group, and many colleagues trained to operate three different types of forklift vehicles, Tour de Forks was created to demonstrate the importance of health and safety in the business.

The competition brought together teams from Chadwicks, The

Panelling Centre and Cork Builders Providers, who got the chance to see several of the business’ forklift drivers show why they are masters of their craft as well as flaunt their impressive skills.

To be in with a chance to compete as one of the chosen contestants, forklift drivers across the business were invited to submit a short video demonstrating their skills and were selected by a panel of judges based on applicants adhering to a specific set of criteria.

Excited

Commenting on the competition, Patrick Atkinson, CEO, (above) said:

‘We are excited to announce the winner of our first ever Tour de Forks competition and come together to recognise the skills of forklift drivers across our businesses.

‘It was not only an impressive showcase of talent, but the competition also served as a reminder of how vital each of our 395 forklift operators are to us, and was above all, a lot of fun.

‘We all witnessed unique scenes of forklifting triumph and it was an event that we won’t forget!’

Chadwicks partners with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) on initiatives Raises over €6,000 in latest fundraising drive

Chadwicks announced that over the past year (2024), it had created over ten new initiatives with the Irish Wheelchair Association, raising over €6,000 in the latest fundraising drive for the charity partner. Projects had included crucial IWA residential home and retail store upgrades, as well as community centre refurbishments.

Chadwicks announced that it had created over ten new initiatives with charity partner, Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA).

As part of the initiatives, many Chadwicks branches nationwide supplied materials, garden furniture and gas boiler replacements to IWA residential homes, community centres and retail stores across Ireland, improving their functionality and accessibility for IWA tenants, visitors and customers.

Projects that Chadwicks supported include:

• Sensory garden upgrades at IWA’s Athlone community centre: The team at Chadwicks Ballinasloe supplied materials to build a new room (‘seomra’) at the centre’s sensory garden.

The fully wheelchair accessible, purpose built ‘seomra’ enabled more people in the

local community to take part in outdoor activities such as horticulture, regardless of weather conditions.

• Upgrades to IWA residential homes: Chadwicks Kilkenny supplied gas boiler replacements as part of upgrades to two IWA residential homes in the local area, and the team at Chadwicks Galway City also supplied painting and flooring materials and gas boiler replacements to four

• IWA residential homes in Ballybane. All these homes needed crucial upgrades to maintain housing conditions for IWA tenants.

• IWA retail store upgrades: Several Chadwicks branches supplied painting and flooring materials to upgrade the IWA retail stores located in their communities.

The branches that supplied materials included Chadwicks Robinhood Road in Dublin to the IWA store in Tallaght, Chadwicks Galway City to the IWA Tuam store, Chadwicks Midleton in Cork to the IWA Clonakilty and Skibbereen stores, Chadwicks Waterford to the IWA Dungarvan store, and Chadwicks Clonmel to the IWA Tipperary store.

• Community centre initiatives: Chadwicks Coolock in Dublin supplied materials and furniture to IWA’s Clontarf community centre, as part of a refurbishment the team were completing to the garden facilities.

The Coolock team also supported an IWA computer workshop, with materials provided by Chadwicks for the classes.

Supported

In addition to these initiatives, teams at all Chadwicks branches across the country supported IWA’s annual fundraising day.

Since 2021, Chadwicks has been a partner of the IWA, supplying building materials to its community centres and homes across the country.

Chadwicks’ support helps improve accessibility for visitors and tenants, while

benefitting hundreds of members, staff and IWA shop customers nationwide.

The IWA operates 59 community centres and 52 wheelchair accessible and affordable homes in Ireland, as well as provides 1.3 million hours of assisted living services to more than 2,000 adults and children.

Celebrate

To celebrate these announcements, Irish Olympian and IWA-Sport Programme Manager, Kelly McGrory, joined branch manager at Chadwicks Limerick, Brian Doherty and the team.

Commenting on the initiatives, Brian said: ‘Chadwicks Group has been a passionate supporter of Irish Wheelchair Association now for several years.

‘This year, we were delighted to continue working with the charity on new initiatives across Ireland and improve the accessibility of their facilities for IWA’s tenants, visitors and customers.

‘All our team feel honoured to be able to support these projects and make a difference to so many families in communities nationwide’.

Delighted

Kelly McGrory, IWA-Sport Programme Manager, added: ‘I am delighted to be at Chadwicks Limerick today to celebrate this occasion.

‘Irish Wheelchair Association’s ongoing support from Chadwicks, an organisation with such a strong national network of branches and colleagues, is invaluable to us in improving the functionality of our facilities.

‘Through supplying us with materials as well as their team’s expert knowledge, we have been able to continue improving accessibility for members of the community, and they have also helped us raise much needed funds for our work as well.

Grateful

‘We are extremely grateful to all the Chadwicks team and want to thank them for the difference they continue to make’.

Flogas rolls out ‘Energy Behind the Athletes’ docuseries ahead of Paris 2024

Flogas, official energy partner of Team Ireland for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, unveiled its multifaceted campaign, ‘Energy Behind the Athletes’, designed to amplify support for Team Ireland athletes while spotlighting the vital role of community support.

Four-part

Part of the campaign: a four-part monthly docuseries hosted on the Flogas website and YouTube channel – offering an intimate look into Team Ireland, the clubs and communities that inspire them, through the lives of athletes Ciara Mageean and Jordan Conroy.

‘Integral to the ‘Energy Behind the Athletes’ campaign is Flogas’ enduring support for grassroots sports and community initiatives, reflecting its commitment to fostering local talent and camaraderie’, we reported.

‘Through a captivating docuseries presented by Irish Olympian David Gillick, viewers are immersed in the inspiring journeys of

Ciara Mageean and Jordan Conroy, delving into their upbringing and the communities that shaped them.’

Represented

John Rooney, managing director, Flogas Ireland, said: ‘In 2020, Team Ireland was represented by 116 athletes from 72 clubs and communities right across the country.

‘In 2024 that representation will increase and that’s what makes Team Ireland so unique; it represents us all.

‘That’s why we were inspired to come on board with Team Ireland and through David Gillick, Ciara Mageean and Jordan Conroy, shining a light on the inspiring journeys of Team Ireland, their families and communities.

‘It’s what we pride ourselves on in Flogas, working with and being part of communities all over Ireland.

Dulux Colour of the Year 2025 – True Joy

Dulux’s expert trend forecasters selected True Joy™ as the Dulux Colour of the Year of 2025 – an energising and motivating yellow that encourages us to embrace change and simply ‘take a leap’.

Uplift

This yellow was named True Joy™ for its ability to bring instant uplift to a space, filling it with optimism and energy.

L-R: Peter Sherrard, chief executive, Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) with athletes David Gillick, Ciara Mageean, Jordan Conroy, and John Rooney, managing director, Flogas Ireland.

L-R: Jordan Conroy, Ciara Mageean and David Gillick at the launch of a docuseries, part of the Flogas ‘Energy Behind the Athletes’ campaign to amplify support for Team Ireland athletes ahead of Paris 2024.

Dulux’s expert trend forecasters selected True Joy™ as the Dulux Colour of the Year of 2025.

Charities, support centres and local parks benefit from Bord Bia Bloom show gardens

Gardens were Repurposed and Rehomed after Bloom

‘A children’s hospice, a Cork cancer support centre, a North Dublin nature reserve, and a primary school in Kildare will be donated plants and other design materials from the Bord Bia Bloom Show Gardens,’ we reported last summer.

Nature reserves

‘The ‘Coming Home to Nature’ garden designed by Nicola Haines for Fingal County Council, which was awarded the best large garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2024, announced that all components of the garden would be rehomed to nature reserves and public gardens in the Fingal region, after the event.

‘The perennials and shrubs will be donated to Shackleton Gardens, Clonsilla, and the native trees, building materials, and large pond will go to Turvey Nature Reserve.

‘The plants from Rewild!, designed by Nóra Tombor, and The Mind Yourself Garden, designed by Sarah Buckley, will go to Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice in Dublin.

‘Both designers are Bord Bia Bloom Cultivating Talent Winners 2024, sponsored by Westland Horticulture.

School

‘All elements of the 2024 Super Garden winning design, Johnny Dooley’s “Back to the Future” garden, will go to Castledermot National School, Co.Kildare.

‘The Tusla Fostering Garden – “Together We Grow” (designed by Robert Moore and sponsored by Tusla – Child and Family Agency) will be donated to a children’s residential home.

‘The plants and materials from the “Early Cancer Detection is Key” garden, (designed by David Gallagher and sponsored by the Marie Keating Foundation and AstraZeneca) will be donated to The Cork Arc Cancer Support Centre.’

Reaction

Jim O’Toole, Bord Bia Chief Executive commented: ‘As always, there has been a great public reaction to the show gardens

and it is wonderful that elements of these gardens can be enjoyed after Bloom.

‘Repurposing the gardens is in keeping with the sustainable ethos of the festival and the environmental message of the gardens, designed to enhance biodiversity and protect nature.’

For more on Bloom, see our Out & About section

Tusla Fostering Garden _Together We Grow

Rewild! sponsored by Westland Horticulture

Coming Home to Nature

New layout and strong exhibitor and retailer participation

Changes to show yield positive results in Chicago!

The Inspired Home Show 2024 wrapped on March 19 at McCormick Place in Chicago after three full, highly productive days.

Discover

The Show featured 1,648 exhibitors from 38 countries. Nearly 30,000 home + housewares professionals from over 120 countries came together to discover new

products, connect with colleagues and advance the industry.

‘The 2024 Show built on the success of last year’s Show with total square feet of exhibition space being slightly higher,’ said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the International Housewares Association.

‘The change to the format was very positive, making the Show incredibly

efficient – moving between the three primary Expos, now consolidated into two halls rather than three, was very well received by both exhibitors and buyers.’

Support

Strong support for the Show was demonstrated by the industry, through the presence of major key retailers and leading

exhibiting brands.

Attendees included senior-level executives, DMMs, GMMs and buyers from major retailers around the world.

The Show featured multiple new and returning attractions, including:

• The New Exhibitor Preview Gallery, featuring brands and products new to the Show

• gia Global Innovation Awards, honouring excellence in home + housewares retailing, product design and student achievement

• Five keynotes focused on the future of home + housewares trends in consumer and retail evolution

• A robust Innovation Theater session lineup

• Inspired Women in Housewares event providing networking and a panel discussion

• Housewares Cares Charity Gala

The International Housewares Association is the eighty-six-year-old voice of the housewares industry. The not-for-profit, full-service association sponsors the world’s premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market (TheInspiredHomeShow.com), and offers its member companies a wide range of services.

We’re back from Chicago with news of the latest gia global ‘hororee’ stores – and from the Inspired Home Show too! The gia stores bring us a world of inspiration as always…

2025 gia global honorees for retail excellence announced

The Inspired Home Show® and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organisers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, announced the 2025 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence at a gala ball in Chicago.

The Global Honorees are:

• CUK – Argentina

• Mud Australia – Australia

• Album de Famille – France

• Balmuda Inc. – Japan

• Balthazar Kookwinkel – The Netherlands

The global gia jury, consisting of four retail/visual merchandising experts and seven editors and publishers of co-sponsoring housewares trade publications from around the world, selected the gia Global Honorees from a pool of 31 national winners that were selected earlier – including our own Arboretum in County Wicklow.

Special

They also selected winners of two other special awards:

The Martin M. Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising was awarded to Morandin regali of Italy.

The gia Digital Commerce Award for

Excellence in Online Retailing was awarded to IN8 Home of Brazil and Schafer of Turkey.

In addition to the 2025 Global Honorees, the 2024 gia Top Window award winners were honoured at the gia Awards dinner that took place at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago.

Innovation

The gia program was created by IHA and The Inspired Home Show to foster innovation and excellence in home and housewares retailing throughout the world. Since the launch of gia in 2000, there have been close to 600 gia retail award winners, from 57 countries on six continents.

The competition is structured on a twotier level, national and global, evaluating retailers within the following categories:

• Overall mission statement, vision and strategy

• Store design and layout

• Visual merchandising, displays and window displays

• Marketing, advertising and promotions

• Customer service and staff training

• Innovation

Co-sponsoring the country-specific gia award programs with IHA are housewares trade publications worldwide, including Hardware & Homestyle, which sponsor

national gia programs in their respective countries.

This year, thirty-one national gia winners from thirty countries were selected by the co-sponsoring trade publications with targeted distribution in over fifty countries on five continents.

All winners were automatically entered in the global competition at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago.

Featured

The 2024-2025 gia winners were recognized and prominently featured at The Inspired Home Show.

A festive gia awards dinner was held at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, on 2 March.

In addition, there was a special display at The Inspired Home Show in the Grand Concourse Lobby introducing the national winners to visitors and exhibitors.

Both gia national winners and Global Honorees are also recognized in a gallery on TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Awards/ gia-Retailing.

For more information about the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, the co-sponsors, or participating in 2025-2026, contact Piritta Törrö at piritta. torro@inspiredconnection.fi. Additional information on the gia program is also available online at TheInspiredHomeShow. com/Awards/gia-Retailing.

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Here, we present a special round up of stores that came out tops in the 2025 gia programme – from right around the world!

Argentina – CUK, Martinez

Established in 2018, CUK was born from the friendship of two families who believed in creating a beautiful, modern home store with great attention to service.

The company has now grown to seven stores in shopping malls, which continue the philosophy of their original small store: great products, great prices and great service.

Divided into two main categories, the world of kitchen and the world of dining and decoration, the stores offer a comfortable, multisensory shopping experience.

CUK prides itself on its commitment to customer satisfaction through ‘very human, personalized service that creates loyalty’.

Australia – Mud Australia, Sydney NSW mudaustralia.com

Specialized in handmade porcelain homewares, there are thirteen Mud Australia stores worldwide, each serving as a community hub.

These stores not only showcase the extensive Mud Australia collection but also share the story behind the brand, inviting you to be part of it.

The stores embrace a minimalist and inviting design, with a focus on built environments, natural materials and a warm, refined aesthetic.

Mud Australia’s strategy underscores their commitment to craftsmanship, creativity and local connections.

They connect with their customers through a blend of in-store and online initiatives.

Austria – J.M.Offner, Wolfsberg geschenke-offner.at

Founded in 1707, Offner – one of Austria’s oldest family businesses –has remained family-owned across ten generations.

The store combines timeless tradition with modern retail trends, offering a unique shopping experience in the scenic region of Carinthia in southern Austria.

With tagline, ‘The top destination for table culture, cooking, living and traveling’, Offner offers its customers an ever-changing, inspiring atmosphere to explore.

The company takes pride in working with beautiful, functional items and making customers happy.

With two entrances and an open, inviting layout, the store serves as both a destination and a ‘shortcut’, encouraging spontaneous visits and purchases.

Belgium – ‘t Kookdepot, Diest kookdepot.be

Established in 2003, ‘t Kookdepot is, ‘The specialist shop for the home user, the hobby cook and the professional chef’.

Their two spacious 300 m² and 350 m² open-concept stores are easy to navigate, with a cozy, welcoming, home-like feel. Prioritizing quality and excellent service, this mother-daughter-run retailer offers everything customers might need for the kitchen and table.

They inform, inspire and guide their customers toward exciting culinary discoveries with an expanded product range including unique items like barbecues and outdoor wood-fired ovens.

In addition to regular interactive demonstrations and workshops, some special ‘t Kookdepot marketing activities include mailing a year-end-catalogue and maintaining a loyalty card program.

Brazil – IN8 Home, Belo Horizonte in8home.com

With the tagline ‘Joy is our inspiration!’ IN8 Home is an innovative store specializing in products for children.

They offer unique, quality products, which inspire autonomy and creativity in new generations.

Starting with a 35 m2 space in 2015, the company now runs a 300 m2 store, with plans to open a second store in 2025.

Divided into 12 rooms, the space is bright and welcoming, integrating play, reading and utility areas for children and parents to explore.

IN8 Home does not just sell products, it welcomes, serves and assists customers with decoration projects run by a professional team of specialized designers.

Canada – Carol’s Nicetys, Oakville ON shop.nicetys.com

Established in 2017, Carol’s Nicetys is a family-owned business dedicated to providing curated, high-quality kitchenware that transforms everyday cooking into a joyful experience.

Their practices are designed to offer convenience, personalized service and access to the best products from around the world.

The store is a destination for timeless, heirloom-quality products

and expert guidance on their care, but they also offer innovative items that bring new ideas to the kitchen, including hard-to-find and unique pieces.

Fostering a strong sense of community—and prioritizing trust and transparency – Carol’s Nicetys is a store where quality products and personal relationships thrive.

Chile - Tiendas Paris, Santiago paris.cl

Founded in 1900 as a furniture store, Tiendas Paris became the first department store in Chile.

There are now 49 Paris department stores in key cities across Chile, operating on three fundamental pillars: Experience and Service, Sustainability, and I Love the Way I Am.

Their mission is ‘Paris, for a better world’.

For an impeccable experience both in-store and online, there are services such as an omnichannel store with easy-to-use, accessible tools and same-day home delivery for online purchases.

Paris stores are pioneers and leaders in sustainability in Chile, and they’re also known for economic and social responsibility initiatives such as diversity and inclusion.

Colombia – Carmiña Villegas, Bogota carminavillegas.com

By offering the Colombian market exclusive products, Carmiña Villegas’ mission is to create and nurture table culture.

Established in 1990, the company showcases a curated selection of over 50 renowned brands for tableware and decoration.

Each item reflects the founder’s personal touch and discerning eye.

The stores are recognized for their highly sensory displays that inspire customers, together with the founder’s social media communications and videos that skillfully blend timeless dining traditions with contemporary style and successfully attract people of all ages.

Carmiña Villegas’ vision extends beyond retail; in addition to their stores and a digital e-commerce platform, the company has successfully ventured into the local and regional hospitality and catering markets.

Eastern Europe – Kaubamaja, Tallinn, Estonia kaubamaja.ee

Established in 1960, Kaubamaja is an upscale full-concept department store that blends tradition with sustainability.

The retailer is continuously evolving and pioneering new concepts both in physical stores and in e-commerce with a goal of inspiring, exploring and introducing new ideas, designers and products.

Kaubamaja collaborates with both globally renowned brands and beloved local designers to offer a mix of exclusive, high-quality, niche products.

Their marketing includes pop-up stores, brand and product launches, engaging master classes and exclusive events for loyal customers.

In-store, digital screens showcase promotions, new arrivals and inspiring lifestyle ideas, while customized playlists enhance the shopping ambiance.

France – Album de Famille, Granville lavilla-albumdefamille.fr

Album de Famille Granville is a unique store in France in many respects.

To begin, the store is located in a villa known as Maison du Calvaire, which was formerly owned by Lucien Dior and represents an

early chapter in the history of the famous Dior family.

With a curated selection of French and international brands, Album de Famille offers a unique experience of the ‘French art de vivre’.

A wide selection of items to furnish and decorate your home and garden are featured extending over four floors (440 m2) and onto two large outdoor spaces in front of and behind the house.

This one-of-a-kind decoration boutique also offers interior design service.

Germany – Tavola, Kolbermoor

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Founded in 1996 and reimagined in 2021, Tavola is all about turning every visit to the store into a thrilling culinary journey.

The 800 m2 store is an industrial-chic space that seamlessly blends cooking and shopping.

Various styles, designs and cultures are blended both in the store and the state-of-the-art cooking school.

There are also unique events such as ‘Japan Meets Bavaria’ cooking classes and Tavola’s Yoga Brunch, which combines a yoga class with brunch and merges wellness with culinary delights in an innovative way.

At the company’s core, experience comes first. Just one example: Customers are invited to go on a ‘scavenger hunt’ to discover and collect recipes posted among products on shelves.

India – Home Stop, Mumbai shoppersstop.com/category/Homestop

Established in 2005, Home Stop pioneered premium home shopping in India.

There are now 16 stores in key locations nationwide, known for

high-quality products and captivating visual merchandising and displays.

The retail concept harmoniously blends curated products, immersive in-store experiences and exceptional customer service, with a portfolio of 50+ renowned brands alongside a robust private label offering.

At the forefront of sustainability, the Home Stop flagship private label ‘Back to Earth’ pioneers eco-friendly living solutions.

The integrated online and offline channels provide a seamless omnichannel retail experience, and personal shoppers offer tailored guidance and styling advice.

Ireland – Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, Leighlinbridge arboretum.ie

Arboretum is an award-winning garden center and lifestyle retailer.

The family business, founded in rural County Carlow in 1977 by horticulturist Rachel Doyle, is today a €13 million turnover enterprise that employs 150 people in three locations.

Arboretum creates destination garden and lifestyle centers, complete with a wide range of plants and trees, gardening tools, seeds, bulbs, treatments, garden furniture, barbecues, kitchenware, fashion, health & wellness and gifting items.

Each centre also has a high-quality in-house restaurant. Arboretum has been investing significantly in green technology. Sustainability and social responsibility are of the highest importance to the company; they often champion local and ethical products.

Italy – Morandin regali, Treviso morandinregali.com

Established in 1958, Morandin regali specializes in high-quality porcelain, fine crystal and exclusive design objects.

Located within a 14th Century palace in the historic fruit and fish market district, the store combines the charm of history with modern sophistication, offering an immersive, sensory shopping experience where art, design and functionality converge.

The personal touch is what sets Morandin regali apart.

At its core, the Morandin regali experience is about building relationships, not only with their clients but also with the objects they curate and the stories they carry.

It is a celebration of craftsmanship, design and the art of living beautifully.

Japan – BALMUDA Inc, Minato-ku, Tokyo balmuda.com/jp

A store by the Japanese kitchen and household electrics brand BALMUDA, BALMUDA Aoyama is a showcase of all the company’s products, as well as the stories and philosophies behind them.

Taking inspiration from old European architecture, the store’s walls are paved with vintage bricks.

There are also arches reminiscent of the waterways in Kyoto’s Nanzenji Temple.

The goal is to provide a shopping experience with peace of mind. All the products can be tested in a lounge-like, relaxed setting.

To further enhance the experience, there are tasting opportunities, workshops and special events throughout the year.

Mauritius – Cuisinex, Port Louis cuisinex.mu

Since embarking on their retail journey in 2018, Cuisinex has become a cornerstone for culinary enthusiasts across Mauritius.

With two thriving shops and two more to open this year, they are committed to serving their community and bringing tradition, quality and innovation to every kitchen.

Cuisinex provides high-quality kitchenware and appliances from renowned global brands, at a reasonable price.

Mauritius’ rich cultural diversity is reflected in their product range, catering to the unique tastes and preferences of the vibrant community.

A team of 20 skilled employees is passionate about helping customers find the perfect additions to their kitchen, making every visit to Cuisinex a delightful experience.

Mexico – Bed Bath & Beyond México, Satélite, Naucalpan de Juárez bedbathandbeyond.com.mx

Offering a wide range of home and lifestyle products that combine functionality, innovation and style, Bed Bath & Beyond entered the Mexican market in 2013.

Today, there are 10 stores throughout Mexico. There is a strong dedication to environmental responsibility, with a variety of sustainable product options and the recently-implemented wellness section which provides curated personal care products.

Bed Bath & Beyond México provides a seamless shopping experience across multiple channels, allowing customers to shop in-store, online, or via an app, with options for delivery or BOPIS to suit their preferences.

Middle East – Crate & Barrel ME & Majid Al Futtaim, Dubai, United Arab Emirates crateandbarrel.me

Based on a partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle and Crate & Barrel, there are three Crate & Barrel ME stores in key UAE locations.

These stores offer inspired living through high-quality products, exclusive designs and timeless style.

Digital design and visualization tools provide seamless shopping solutions in-store and online: The in-store Design Desk provides complimentary services such as space planning and 3D visualizations.

The fully integrated omnichannel experience includes delivery services, at-home assembly, order tracking and flexible payment options.

Crate & Barrel ME has a strong commitment to sustainability with environmentally responsible practices, use of FSC-certified materials and promotion of sustainable consumer choices.

The Netherlands – Balthazar Kookwinkel, Hilversum balthazarkookwinkel.nl

Established in 2012, Balthazar Kookwinkel is the ultimate store for anybody who loves to cook, eat and enjoy life.

Based on a strong vision, every aspect of the store has been carefully crafted from the aesthetic to the product assortment…a curated collection of cookware, tableware and delicacies.

The primary focus is on inspiring people, both in-store and online, with engaging experiences via themed emails, daily social media updates and weekly recipes that are crafted, tested and photographed in-house.

Sharing the joy of cooking and dining, Balthazar Kookwinkel welcomes customers with a warm and inviting atmosphere and a unique mix of hand-selected, high-quality products.

New Zealand – A&C Homestore, Auckland achomestore.co.nz

Family-owned since 2015, A&C Homestore is a home and lifestyle brand with four locations and an online store.

Each store features exclusive A&C products alongside curated local and international brands.

Store design is a thoughtful blend of functionality and inspiration, creating a welcoming space where customers can envision products in their own homes.

A strong sense of community is fostered through loyalty-driven events, such as the annual Christmas Wreath Making workshop, which creates a welcoming and inspiring environment for custom-

ers and team members alike.

Blending creativity, sustainability and community, A&C delivers a unique home shopping experience that inspires, informs and delights.

Poland – GERLACH S.A. gerlach1760.pl/en

The Gerlach online store combines quality kitchenware sales with the promotion of sustainable living and a zero-waste philosophy.

The company’s aim is to inspire and educate customers by offering not only premium products but also valuable content.

There is an extensive blog featuring culinary recipes, cooking tips and table etiquette, which enhances customer engagement beyond shopping.

The online store’s modern, minimalist design and intuitive navigation provide an exceptional user experience across all devices.

Innovative technologies like AI-driven product recommendations and a blockchain-based loyalty program enhance customer satisfaction and connection.

Portugal – My Kitchen by Ideiassaudaveis, Funchal

Established in 2013, My Kitchen is a store dedicated to offering innovative top-brand items with sustainable options that truly make the kitchen the heart of the home.

The thoughtfully designed environment, with dynamic seasonal and thematic displays, offers comfort and inspiration.

Highly valuing connections with their local community, My Kitchen has a customer card program with an app; customers accumulate a balance and receive notifications about targeted campaigns for a personalized experience.

In addition, workshops and events are organized throughout the year at the store’s permanent kiosk in Plaza-Funchal.

Saudi Arabia – Alhadaya Center, Jeddah alhadayacenter.com

Founded in 2004, Alhadaya Center has grown to become a leading retail brand in Saudi Arabia, specializing in furniture, antiques, home décor and household goods – high-quality, innovative and affordable home products that enhance the everyday lives of customers.

Alhadaya Center blends modern retail with cultural heritage through immersive displays and seasonal décor themes.

High-impact social media campaigns and in-store events boost customer engagement and brand visibility.

The company is recognized as one of the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia, reflecting their dedication to employee and customer satisfaction.

Social responsibility is prioritized through ‘Nahdeek for Charitable Associations’ – a program that provides purchase vouchers to families in need.

Southeast Asia – Metro Singapore, Singapore metro.com.sg

With a tagline ‘Delivering Design, Quality & Value since 1957’, Metro Singapore combines traditional retail with modern technology to create a unique shopping experience.

The company strives to maintain a balance between quality, convenience and affordability, while continuously innovating to stay ahead in the retail market.

The store design reflects an innovative blend of fashion, home goods and lifestyle products for the modern consumer.

Regular events and in-store experiences engage customers; the store is a trusted community hub, providing not just products but also experiences that resonate with shoppers’ needs.

Metro Singapore has a strong commitment to sustainability through eco-friendly practices and local sourcing.

Spain – Fernando González, San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Tenerife

Fernando González, founded in 1954, is a family business now in its second generation.

Specializing in homewares, gifts and décor, they offer a carefully curated range of unique, high-quality items that you won’t find anywhere else.

The innovative product concept blends modern trends with timeless classics, creating a unique fusion that appeals to all tastes.

What truly sets the store apart are eight display windows, each over four meters in length…a highly visible landmark in their location in the center of a historic city.

The store has a strong tradition of craftsmanship, and eco-friendly practices and materials are prioritized in every aspect of the business.

Turkey – Schafer, Istanbul schafer.com.tr

Established in 1980 and now with 72 stores across Turkey, Schafer offers a wide range of their own branded products from tableware and kitchenware to small household appliances and textiles.

Schafer stores are designed to turn the customers’ shopping journey into an experience they can enjoy.

There are monthly updates to store concepts, which include real kitchen counters, product demo areas, and even their own specialized scent piped into each store.

New product launches and other special occasions are promoted in partnership with influencers.

United Kingdom – Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells trevormottram.co.uk

Established in 1975, the Trevor Mottram cookshop is located in a listed building in the historic setting of The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells.

The shop prides itself with the range of products carried and superb knowledge of their staff.

After customers enter the 1,100 sq ft (ca. 100 m2) store from a picturesque Georgian walkway, they can discover everything needed for cooking, baking and entertaining, with high-quality products being the top priority.

Part of the shop was subject to a full makeover as a result of participation in BBC television’s ‘Interior Design Masters’ in 2020, resulting in significant publicity and interest.

Uruguay – OYSTER Deco Design, La Barra, Maldonado

Located in the popular beach area of Montoya, La Barra, OYSTER Deco Design is a store unlike any other.

There are exclusive products, many of them inspired by the countryside and the sea, from tableware and ornaments to French furniture and artisan products related to the maritime world.

The mix of old and new guarantees that there are surprises and unique finds in every corner.

The store’s exclusive location in a beach area sets the stage for a unique concept – seaside-inspired relaxing music, lighting and scents invite customers to a time-stopping shopping experience.

USA – Giftware Retailers – Perch Home & Company, Maplewood, NJ perchhome.com

Founded in 2006, Perch Home is more than just a store; it’s an immersive, experiential retail space and a destination where customers can gather, celebrate and learn.

There is a café, a gelato window and interactive workshops, offering a unique blend of commerce and hospitality.

Supporting local makers and small-batch artisans to ensure quality and authenticity, Perch Home’s curated collection of home

goods, gifts and artisanal products is thoughtfully sourced to inspire, delight and elevate personal expression.

Evolving displays, events and workshops inspire curiosity and creativity, and customer engagement is further enhanced through tailored experiences like antiquing bus trips.

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– Housewares Retailing – The Artist’s Kitchen Shop, Sedona AZ theartistskitchenshop.myshoplocal.com

The Artist’s Kitchen Shop, located in the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Shopping Village in Sedona, Arizona, is a shopping destination for the finest in kitchenware, tableware and décor.

From the moment of entering, the entire shop is enchantingly designed to encourage wandering and lingering.

The displayed products are further explained and promoted with videos available on screens and via QR codes throughout the store.

Monthly interactive educational demonstrations and events help foster highly valued customer relationships, and there is even a membership club.

The Artist’s Kitchen Shop is an integral part of its community, supporting local organizations working to improve the lives of those who live and work there.

Uzbekistan – Noble Décor, Tashkent

Noble Décor is the go-to place for international luxury homewares brands, specializing in importing the finest tableware, dining plates and home accessories to the Uzbekistan market.

With a mission to provide high-quality products and customer service, the company handles complete tableware design projects, personalizing a wide range of designs to exact specifications.

Bespoke service enables them to customize clients’ tableware, incorporate a set of initials or a coat of arms into a current design, or simply engrave it on silverware and stemware.

Design and sales teams are always on hand in-store to offer any guidance or support that clients might need.

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The Inspired Home Show® 2025 wrapped up in March, but participants were already moving ahead with plans to capitalize on the connections, ideas, products and trends they experienced at the successful event.

The Inspired Home Show 2025 – an overview

‘Strong retailer and exhibitor participation lays the foundation for enhanced connections, new products and growth in year ahead’

The industry’s premier home and housewares marketplace showcased 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products to attendees from 115 countries at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the 125th edition of the Show.

‘Senior leaders from both the supplier and buyer sides have told us how much they appreciated the number of strong top-totop meetings they were able to have in just three days and all under one roof,’ said Derek Miller, president & CEO of the International Housewares Association (IHA), which hosts the Show.

‘These connections, along with the platform to discover so many new and innovative products, will be critical to growth in the year ahead.’

Along with a strong showing of exhibitors from across the industry, nearly all the key retailers brought senior-level executives, DMMs, GMMs and buyers.

Unique

The Inspired Home Show featured more than 2,000 unique housewares brands and more than 300,000 products. Approximately 20,000 of those products were new.

‘Even as we celebrated the 125th edition of this premier event, IHA’s focus is on the future,’ said Miller.

‘We’re constantly working with exhibitors, buyers

and retailers to evolve and shape a Show that suits their changing needs and helps set them up for success.’

The 2025 Show featured multiple new and returning attractions, including:

• The new Travel Gear + Luggage Expo, highlighting an array of travel-related exhibitors.

• The new Candle Pavilion – created in partnership with the National Candle Association, and new Pet Products Pavilion.

• A Debut incubator that doubled in size, highlighting emerging home and housewares companies and smaller new-to-the-Show exhibitors.

• Global Design Points, which offered a look into emerging trends from Brazil, Hong Kong, India and Turkey.

• The Pantone ColorWatch Display, showcasing housewares to match the seven palettes in the Pantone® View Home + Interiors 2026 forecast.

• The New Exhibitor Gallery, featuring

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brands and products new to the Show.

• The IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia), honouring excellence in home and housewares retailing, product design and student achievement.

• Four keynotes focusing on the future of home and housewares with the latest consumer trends, market opportunities and retail strategies.

• A robust Innovation Theater session lineup featuring analysis and how-to on a number of business topics including AI, PFAS legislation and licensing.

• Inspired Women in Housewares, which provided networking and a panel discussion for leaders in the industry.

Starting next year, The Inspired Home Show will follow a new mid-week pattern.

The Inspired Home Show 2026 will take place in Chicago March 10-12, 2026. Registration for both exhibitors and attendees is now open. For more information on the Show, visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com

The International Housewares Association is the 86-year-old voice of the housewares industry. The not-for-profit, full-service association sponsors the world’s premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market (TheInspiredHomeShow.com) which celebrated its 125th Show in 2025, and offers its member companies a wide range of services.

For more than three decades, Czech retailer and entrepreneur Pavel Stanek has been doing what he loves doing best – retailing in high-end kitchenware and creating amazing experiences and memories for his customers.

Art, design and raising the bar on kitchenware by Michelle Hespe

What makes this so special is that, Pavel has dedicated his life and work to provide space and products for his customers so that they can do what they love best – cook, bake, dine, socialize and create remarkable experiences and memories.

The original Potten & Pannen – Staněk store was established in central Prague as a leading, exclusive importer, distributor and direct seller of kitchenware and household brands.

Fast forward to today and the brand has 13 ‘bricks and mortar’ stores in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, three e-commerce stores and two renowned gourmet academy cooking schools.

Stunning

Now the forward-thinking company also has a stunning flagship store – ATELIER – suitably housed in one of Prague’s cherished historic buildings.

This remarkable store that seems more like a high-end gallery, became one of the top five home and housewares retailers in the world at the 2024 Global Innovation Awards (gia) held by the International Housewares Association in Chicago.

‘It’s an amazing recognition that belongs to everyone involved in this project,’ said Pavel at the gia gala awards and dinner.

‘Atelier, in the Andaz hotel, is our biggest

and most luxurious store yet, featuring exclusive brands and a selection of both Czech and international design not just for the kitchen.

‘It’s a place where we tell a story about cooking and dining by appealing to all human senses.

‘Succeeding in such a vast competition is proof to me that the hard work the entire team has put into Atelier has paid off,’ he said.

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The two-floor, 330 square-metre store was designed by renowned Czech designers from the Vrtiška & Žák studio, with the awe-

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inspiring centerpiece being a 15-metre long solid brass table where many of the store’s products are displayed.

From the ground, punctuating the table’s surface, and carrying on up into the air and around the room, are trendils of copper rods punctuated by tiny LED lights that create a tangible sculpture representing aromas rising from a kitchen.

The gia expert jurors were blown away by the captivating sculpture, commenting that there has been ‘tremendous commitment to the centerpiece’.

They said that ‘the central display drives the store traffic and the entire experience, with the sculptural, beautiful lines in the fixtures drawing the eye to the table’.

The many pieces of art that come together to create an imaginary kitchen include a sculpture of pots and pans by kitchenware brand Mauviel, that are assembled in waves, as though caught up in a silent dance through the air.

‘Technology plays an important role in the store’s success, but it does not take centre stage.’

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The entire store is softly lit to place the importance on the array of products, design and art works, such as the one-ofa-kind Liani glass chandelier designed by renowned Czech artist Maxim Velcovsky and produced by Lasvit.

‘We believe that once someone steps into the store, they will not want to leave,’ says Pavel.

‘The space resembles a gallery where you can easily spend an entire afternoon.’

The gia judges commented that Atelier

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offers ‘drama at the highest level’, saying that the store is ‘simply outstanding – a textbook example of how to create a store experience that keeps people coming back.

‘The store is breaking boundaries with displays that offer excitement and “wow” moments.’

Important

Technology plays an important role in the store’s success, but it does not take centre stage.

A digital touchscreen, free Wifi and iPads are available so that purchases can be made wherever a customer may be.

This makes technology a handy facilitator for sales, while the products and the displays remain the stars of the show.

The gia judges were in awe of Atelier as a destination and as an experience.

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‘When it comes to facilitating a perfect shopping experience, Atelier nails all important parameters,’ they noted.

‘For example, there are iPads available in-store for product information and ideas, and the company uses personal emails for customer communications, further strengthening the feeling of luxury and exclusivity.’

Exclusivity has been a common thread in Pavel’s stores.

Back in 2014, he and his team launched the world’s first and only KitchenAid concept store and then released the same concept store in Slovakia later.

In 2017, Pavel and his team received a gia award for the store, and the jury was impressed with the world-first innovation of merging a kitchenware store with a cooking school.

Pivotal

Staff have always been a pivotal element of the company’s success. Pavel said it back in 2017, and he feels exactly the same way now:

‘Two of the most important factors in our business are our well-trained employees and their in-depth knowledge of our products,’ says Pavel.

‘They serve each of our clients with a smile, armed with complimentary tea and coffee.

‘There is regular specialized product training by brand managers and representatives from manufacturers, and often employees travel to the product manufacturers’ bases to learn about the product production process.

‘It gives them more detail in terms of unique selling points.’

Exquisite

Despite the undeniably exquisite nature of Atelier, the grounding philosophy from when the first store opened, is still the core of the company’s approach to retailing.

‘Our company is all about creating harmony between quality, design and excellent service,’ says Pavel.

‘Since opening our doors in 1992, we have been enabling customers to elevate cooking, dining and everything related to a state-ofthe-art-kitchen and experience.’ To learn more about Potten & Pannen - Staněk, visit www.pottenpannen.cz.

Sponsored and organized by The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), gia (IHA Global Innovation Awards) is the world’s leading awards program honouring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in homegoods retailing.

For more information about the gia retail program, the co-sponsors or participating, contact Piritta Törrö at piritta.torro@inspiredconnection. fi. Additional information on gia is also available online at TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Awards/giaRetailing.

For more information about The Inspired Home Show visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com

GARDENING

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Spring cleaning comes to mind at this time of year as always. It’s when everyone starts to prepare themselves for the longer days and the various jobs around the house and garden are being done.

Emerald Clover springs to mind!

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Muss Buster is the flagship product of the Buster range today.

Results can be seen in 90 minutes, rainproof in 180 minutes, 12 months long-lasting, no bleach or acids, fully biodegradable, promises value for money and gives great results and people are still buying this product today.

Weed & Muss Buster is a product formulated and used for the treatment of unwanted broad leaved weeds and Algae on Tarmacadam, Brick & Patios, Concrete Kerbs and Paths, this product can also be used around the base of Roses, Shrubs, Hedges and Trees.

Simply dilute the Weed & Muss Buster with water in a garden sprayer or watering can and ensure the Weeds & Algae are well sprayed – results will be seen in 48 hours.

Lawn Care

There is nothing prettier than a perfect lawn with plenty of colourful plants. This is something to take pride in and to be admired.

We have the products to make your Lawn

look like that. Lawn Buster is a new product that was launched 3 years ago.

Lawn Buster comes in liquid and granular format – the liquid version is packed 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 10L and 25L with Lawn Buster 5L once diluted at 10:1 covering 2,000sq yards.

Lawn Buster is formulated to remove Moss from your Lawn. Lawn Buster can be diluted at 10:1, contains Iron which will provide a rich Green lawn and rapidly treats Lawn Moss

It will also strengthen your lawn and it will help it maintain its Green colour keeping your lawn Green and Moss free.

Lawn Buster granular is an Organo based Mineral Fertilizer that treats Moss while also feeds your lawn giving your lawn a healthy Green colour that protects your lawn against everyday use.

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Farmers Friend Hypo-Chlorite can be used in the dairy ranging from cleaning milk lines, water treatment and even concrete cleaning.

This product is relatively new to the market, only launched in the Autumn of 2018 and has already become a product of choice for stores and end users.

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Lawn Buster granular is a 100% Irish product and comes in 5KG, 10KG, 20KG bags.

The main advantages with this product is it won’t blacken your lawn and there is no need to scarify your lawn once product is applied – if this product comes in contact with your Tarmacadam or Concrete it will not change the surface to red because, unlike some lawn products, it doesn’t contain Sulphate of Iron.

Other products

The company has added other products to the range including Fungi Buster, Concrete Buster, Stone Buster, Brick Buster, Drain Buster, Floor Buster, Grease Buster, Oil Buster, Glass Buster, not to mention a Tile & Shower Buster, Oven & Grill Buster and Multi-Purpose Buster Marble & Granite Buster and Leather Buster to name just a few.

These products are available in different sizes, ranging from 750ML ready-to-use trigger spray bottles to 25L concentrate packs for dilution.

We can blend chemicals for clients in a form of an own brand or we can formulate that something special to remove that stubborn stain.

‘A product has to do what it is supposed to do and if it doesn’t people won’t buy it – it’s that simple.’

You can sell any product at the start but that will not continue unless the product delivers.

The way our product and Brand sales have

grown is proof that the Buster products are of the highest quality.

‘We have a great range of products, priced competitively and all are made in Ireland and that’s the way it will remain.’

Farmers Friend products are a range of products that cover the Agri. sector – products include Dairy Farm Hypo-Chlorite also known as Chloris and Red Label, Aluminum Trailer Cleaner, Tractor & Farm Machinery Cleaner, Cow-Hex Teat Dip, Acid Milkstone Remover & Descaler, Chlorine Free Dairy Detergent, Hoof Bath Wash and finally Beaded Hand Cleaners.

Farmers Friend Hypo-Chlorite has several uses ranging from cleaning milk lines in dairies, water treatment and even cleaning Concrete.

This product was launched in the Autumn of 2018 and has already become a product of choice for stores and end users.

This product has been a massive product for us in Northern Ireland and customers have already started to choose our product over well-established brands.

We also have a loyal customer base in the south and this is increasing as people are getting more customised to the product and the Farmers Friend brand.

Distribution

The Buster products were always ‘repped’ by their own sales teams with their vans and trucks being a common sight over the length

and breadth of the country.

However, products are also going through Wholesalers – Ashtown Trading, based in Dublin which covers the twenty-six counties.

Ashtown Trading is a well-known company that covers a vast range of products. Both have sales representatives on the road and tele sales back at base (Tel 01 838 7387)

So your needs will be well covered.

The hardware and Agri. stores have always got behind our products and this is reflected in how our company has grown over the past number of years.

The support that we have received from all sectors is what really makes these products a success.

This has given, and will give us, more scope to develop new products and grow the company even further.

Without their support we wouldn’t be able to bring our products to the end user and we would like to thank these people for all their help to date.

New look Arboretum launched!

Taoiseach Simon Harris opens a ‘new-look’ Arboretum Kilquade – with proprietors, the Doyle family – from our Summer coverage. A major investment, the state-of-the-art 2,400m² garden centre would create twenty-five new jobs, in addition to the existing twenty-five employees, we reported, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.

See our coverage in Awards & Achievements section, this issue.

Bord Bia celebrates bumper Bloom festival as over 100,000 attend

Bord Bia Bloom 2024 attracted more than 100,000 visitors to Dublin’s Phoenix Park throughout the June Bank Holiday weekend. Event organisers reported that business was thriving, and spirits were high all weekend long, in part due to the sunshine, which made a welcome appearance and remained constant throughout!

Speaking on the final day of the 2024 Bord Bia Bloom festival, Jim O’Toole, Bord Bia’s Chief Executive said the public appetite for Bloom remains strong.

‘We were thrilled to see such a high turnout at the festival this year and to receive such overwhelmingly positive feedback from both attendees and participants,’ he said.

‘We work hard every year to plan and deliver an event that appeals to our diverse and broadening visitor demographic and the success of this year’s event demonstrates that, after eighteen years, Bloom remains popular and relevant among the Irish people.’

Bloom is also an important trading platform for many of Bord Bia’s client companies.

‘We collaborate with over 100 Irish food and drink producers, as well as Ireland’s top garden designers, nurseries, and horticulture companies, all of which are showcasing their goods and services to the 100,000+ festival attendees’, said Mr O’Toole.

‘Exhibitors have an opportunity to

engage with consumers, introduce their businesses, products and new services, which results in order books being filled for the upcoming year.

‘As event organisers, we are delighted to see how Bloom has established itself as a must-attend summer event for both businesses and consumers.’

Business was Bloomin’

Visitors were spending their money at Bloom and many exhibitors reported strong sales and a need to restock over the weekend.

Joe Cowley, Project Coordinator at Harp Renewables said: ‘Our Harp Bio-digesters include a range of aerobic food waste digesters for domestic use.

‘Our products really resonated with the festival attendees and this year’s show has been a massive success for us.

‘We have generated huge sales, in fact we completely sold out on day one and day two! We will be back next year!’

Boyne Garden Centre & Nursery from Slane in Co. Meath were exhibiting in the outdoor Nursery Village and won Gold Best in Show for their display. Owner Aileen Muldoon Byrne said:

‘We are so proud of our award! Winning at Bloom provides a boost to our company morale, and to our mail order service.

‘The feedback we received from attendees over the last five days has been positive, not just for our display but across

the festival. We can’t wait to come back!’

Bord Bia Bloom 2024 in numbers

As the festival drew to a close, Bord Bia released some of the event facts and figures:

• This show featured 22 show and feature gardens, 13 postcard gardens, 18 nursery displays, and over 100 food and drink producers.

• The prestigious judging panel comprised of 13 Irish and international horticultural experts, and awards were handed out to show garden designers, amateur postcard garden designers; plant nurseries and floral artists.

• The plant creche onsite looked after 3,870 plants in total.

• An estimated 4,250 ice cream cones were enjoyed by Bloom visitors.

• 30% of visitors arrived via public transport or on foot.

• There were 5,000 plants potted by children over the five days.

• Over 250 retail and foodservice buyers met with 100 plus Irish food and drink companies at the Bord Bia trade breakfast.

• Over 1,800 people worked onsite each of the five days, including 100 Bord Bia staff volunteers and 130 volunteers.

• It would take 14 days to clear the Bord Bia Bloom site.

Final day awards

The final day of the festival also marked the announcement of a number of awards, including:

• The People’s Choice Award, where visitors to the festival voted for their favourite show garden, was awarded to Tusla Fostering Garden - ‘Together We Grow’ designed by Robert Moore.

• The Bloom 2024 garden designers selected the Designer’s Choice Award, and the accolade was presented to Nicola Haines for her Coming Home to Nature’ garden for Fingal County Council, which was also awarded the best large garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2024.

Bord Bia also presented two food awards for the first time:

• The Visitor’s Choice Food Award gathered votes from visitors for their favourite food truck and the Eathos food truck ,which has three restaurants in Dublin City Centre, was selected as last year’s winner.

• Finally, the Best Dressed Award went to the Co. Westmeath based Killua Farm food truck, for their creative Bloom-inspired floral display.

Sustainable gardens

In keeping with previous years, and the renewed focus on sustainability and waste reduction at Bord Bia Bloom, many elements of the show and feature gardens would be relocated after the event, as we noted elsewhere in this issue.

Bloom will take place from Thursday, 29 May to Monday 2 June 2025.

The Global DIYSummit, took place in Rome. At the conclusion of the Summit, the delegates, using the in-app voting tool, rated the event an overwhelming 67% as ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’ with a further 23% rating the event as ‘good’.

‘An unforgettable summit’

Over 1,000 delegates from fifty-five countries attended the congress, which included over 300 of the top retailers in our sector from around the world.

Organisers said the Global DIY-Summit is the most international meeting of the entire industry, which was verified through their Voting Tool.

Retailers

Last year over one quarter of the audience were retailers, whilst suppliers are still the largest share among the various type of attendees: just under 60% of the delegates were manufacturers.

‘A growing number of consultants and service providers are also joining the Global DIY-Summit, with a increasing proportion made up of marketplaces, exemplifying one of the trends in the industry,’ it was noted.

‘These figures reinforce the internationality of the Global DIY-Summit and the vital role it plays in bringing the industry from around the world together in one central location.

‘It was most encouraging for us as organisers that the delegates, using

the voting tool, labelled our congress to be a world-class event,’ we were told.

The next, and 11th, Global DIY-Summit will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 11 to 13 June 2025.

Store tour

Delegates were given the opportunity to attend a Store Tour of Rome.

In total, a record number of delegates took part in the store tour, consisting of seven buses visiting four top-quality DIY stores in Rome and its surrounding area, as well as Eataly, one of leading concepts in food retailing internationally.

Attendees of the Global DIY-Summit Store Tour visited the market leaders in Italy, Leroy Merlin and OBI.

Store Tour delegates also visited Bricofer, representing the local side of DIY retailing in Italy, as well as Tecnomat, part of the Adeo group’s portfolio, focused on pro-consumers and demonstrating impressive growth in recent years.

How to thrive in the ‘never normal’

The focal theme of the 10th Global

DIY-Summit was ‘Embracing Change in DIY – How to Thrive in the Never Normal’.

Internationally renowned speakers gave outstanding and thought-provoking presentations on Reshaping Realities.

The first half of 2024 had not been without challenge for the industry, it was noted.

‘The effects of climate change, volatility in customer demand and speed of change and paradigm shift have re-affirmed that we are experiencing a VUCA world to a degree never previously experienced, say organisers.

‘The DIY, home improvement and garden industry have to

act now to ensure its relevancy and success moving forwards – including attracting and engaging not only a new generation of consumers, but also employees and associates, who are more demanding than ever,’ was the message.

Open

Co-Founder of the Global DIY-Summit, John W. Herbert, and Managing Director, Iñaki Maillard, took to the stage to open the programme of the Global DIY-Summit, with a focus on the desire to inspire, inform, engage and motivate delegates in the following days, as well as sharing an update on embracing diversity in the industry.

Iñaki Maillard finished by thanking the delegates and sponsors of the Global DIY-Summit – the defining factor that make the Global DIY-Summit possible.

Thierry Garnier, EDRA/GHIN President and Group CEO of Kingfisher plc, and Reinhard Wolff, President of HIMA and CEO of Wolfcraft, then took to the stage to share their thoughts and perspectives on the state of the industry.

Through personal and professional insights, Thierry and Reinhard reflected on the previous fifty years and the uncertainty that was experienced over that time.

We tend to reminisce with ‘rose-tinted glasses’, when in fact the world has experienced many challenges previously.

Thierry highlighted that ‘change is the only constant’ and shared his personal philosophy that following the compass is more important than following the map.

Dynamic

Delegates were captivated with the particularly dynamic session led by Ken Hughes, the world’s leading shopper and consumer behaviouralist, and Peter Hinssen, renowned keynote speaker, author and serial entrepreneur, on Reshaping Realities and their exploration of the never normal.

Ken Hughes provided an eye-opening introduction, sharing the necessity of breaking out of one’s comfort zone, and his thoughts that failure should not be seen as the opposite to success.

Ken is a firm believer that success is built on the foundations of failure and surrounds every success we can see.

Peter Hinssen shared his personal life experience through the evolution from an analogue to a digital world.

He highlighted the power of transformation, the increasing frequency of S curves of technology, and how we are more and more living in a world of unknown unknowns.

Peter summarized by sharing that in this never normal world we don’t need puzzle solvers, rather mystery solvers.

Just as the audience felt they were beginning to get a grasp on the topic, Ken and Peter delved deeper into the never normal through an insightful fireside chat, shedding new light on the practical strategies and fresh perspectives on resilience and innovation.

Katie King, Author and CEO, AI in Business, continued the future-oriented session with a focus on ethical AI in home improvement.

A highlight of the 10th Global DIY-Summit was the Gala Evening that took place in awe-inspiring surroundings underneath the artificial cloud of La Nuvola.

Second day

The second day of the 10th Global DIY-Summit featured a most informative presentation from Nick Stene, Global Head of Home & Garden at Euromonitor International.

Nick imparted his view on the importance of data analysis and the essential role it plays in customer relationships.

He also shared how to efficiently work with this data in order to avoid analysis paralysis.

Craig Webb, President at Webb Analytics, continued the programme.

Two partners from the bespoke consultancy form OC&C, Duncan Simmonds and Bob Chermin, finished the home improvement market insights session through providing an update on the DIY market from their perspective.

Paul Candon, the CEO of United Hardware, then showed his ideas of ‘Crafting Excellence’.

Chadwicks unveils newly refurbished Midleton branch

Chadwicks unveiled its Midleton branch after a complete refresh. Broadcaster, former Irish rugby player and Cork native Donncha O’Callaghan was on hand to officially cut the ribbon and welcome the refurbished store’s first customers, alongside Cork hurling stars Séamus Harnedy and Ciarán Joyce.

The announcement was part of Chadwicks’ ongoing nationwide branch upgrade programme.

Community

Located on Bailick Road in Townparks, Chadwicks Midleton has been serving the needs of the local community for over fifty-five years. While visitors to the newly refurbished store could expect new and exciting additions, the fifteen-strong team of highly trained specialists remained the same, providing their expertise and product knowledge to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Spring Fair 2025 ends on a high ‘after fours days of inspiration, new connections, and positive growth stories’

As the doors closed on the 75th edition of Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion, the NEC Birmingham was buzzing with energy, innovation, and meaningful connections.

Gathered

Over four days, more than 38,000 retail buyers and industry professionals gathered to discover the latest trends, meet suppliers, and be part of the ever-evolving retail landscape.

The 75-year-old show is expanding and transforming.

As the retail sector continues to adapt, Spring Fair is at the forefront, fuelling growth by creating an unparalleled retail experience that connects buyers, brands, and industry experts, we heard.

A mission for growth

With a mission to enable growth in the retail industry, Spring Fair has taken bold and creative steps to enhance its show, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of retailers and the industry.

This commitment is reflected in its rapid expansion - Spring Fair is now the fastest-growing retail show in the UK, drawing in more exhibitors, buyers, and decision-makers, and it aims to create the UK’s largest retail experience to service the industry for the next 75 years.

The 2025 show has experienced:

• 14% increase in exhibitors at Spring Fair - 180 more exhibitors this year than last year

• 18% more New exhibitors at Spring Fair - that’s 400 NEW exhibitors

• Reports indicate buyers in attendance had higher spend thresholds and bigger budgets

Soraya Gadelrab, Event Director of Spring Fair said: ‘The show’s evolution is not just about size; it’s about impact.

‘It’s not just the volume of buyers; it’s the quality and it’s the opportunities that this show delivers.

‘By listening to the industry, responding to market demands, and embracing innovation, Spring Fair is delivering more than just a trade show, it is building the ultimate retail experience.’

Moving forward by looking back

The last twelve months have seen many issues that have distracted and affected the consumer, and their moods and buying trends, writes Liam Kelly.

The world we live in seems to have grown both smaller and larger in equal measure, as many people distance themselves from certain fraught and contentious topics while aligning themselves with others that they see as more relatable, or perhaps just more within their own thinking and ethos.

By default, this means that retail too has had its moments of uncertainty, frustration and difficulty.

Although, the gardening and lifestyle sector has been somewhat less affected and has settled down into a more ‘normal’ –whatever that may be – position of worrying about the impact that our bizarre weather has had on the business of selling to consumers the dream of The Room Outside.

Positive

In the bigger scheme of life and the ‘real’ world, the distraction and comfort of that space is still a huge positive thing for many people.

So, apart from the whole mercenary need to make money and for garden centres to thrive and exist, the selling of plants and their related products is a good business to be in, in a soppy, and perhaps altruistic,

way.

But businesses need to be profitable, and over the last year or so we have looked at quite a number of topics here to help with

that, and with a third of the season already gone, we might take the time to look back at those pieces to see what advice can be used throughout the rest of year, but perhaps in different ways.

Weather patterns

As mentioned, this year certainly began with weather patterns that were not conducive to gardening, with too much wind and rain and not enough sunshine.

This is to be expected in the first few months of any year, although not to this year’s extent.

But it’s certainly better to get that inclement weather in that period rather than later in the season when there are more gardeners about and that percentage effect on sales causes much more of an issue to the turnover of the garden centre or gardening department.

Increase and add

In an early piece from last year written about seeds and propagation lines, which can still be learned from and used for this season, we explored how to increase and add to a category that, for many, isn’t overly exciting or productive from a revenue point of view. Perhaps the most important paragraph was this one:

‘Sell to the senses; be it with plants or any other lines in store.’

Range is of huge importance when it comes to seed displays in any retail environment, as a couple of small stands – one for seeds and one for vegetables – is hardly going to incentivise or inspire any gardener.

Customers expect and deserve to see a decent selection of packets on stands when they visit any retailer who sees themselves as even remotely interested in gardening. … it has been proven that to sell anything approaching a profitable amount of seeds you need to have a ‘wall’ of stands within the store. … it certainly needs to scream ‘choice’ to the customer.

Important

Within this paragraph the two most important words were ‘range’ and ‘choice’, and these are both words that are just as relevant to many other categories in the business.

So, it’s very much worthwhile to apply the same ethos to any lines within the store that seem to be suffering from poor sales – look at your range and see if it’s a confident display that will suit your customer, or might they be disappointed?

In a slightly quirkier piece last year, I looked at how the idea and concept of the

night garden might be a way of marketing something different and interesting to the customer, and how it was a theme that might work well for social media as well as with in-store advertising.

One of the points focussed on is relevant in general terms too:

These of course come from the plants that come into their own at night and there is a certain logic to those that are best suited for this purpose.

To be visible at night, even with supplementary lighting, the blooms need to be pale and reflecting of any available light.

Whites are most effective but cream coloured flowers or even pale pink or pale blue are also quite visible. … Scented plants such as stock or honeysuckle are at their best fragrance-wise when the sun retreats and plants such as these are an easy sell anyway.

They could be combined into a single wellmerchandised display in the garden centre or just labelled and signed within other plant categories as part of the general marketing concept.

Easy sell

Fragrant plants are not just relevant to a garden at night.

It’s something that is an easy sell in

general to the customer and needs to be promoted more within the plant area in any garden centre.

Sell to the senses; be it with plants or any other lines in store.

Practical

Later in the year, in a piece on promoting an autumn clean-up, the focus was certainly on the more practical and useful products within the store, but this section of the article is still relevant at this time of year:

Admittedly, these are not the most exciting sounding of products when discussed here but they are functional and necessary items for any gardener, and when combined together in a well-merchandised display the serve as a memory jogger that this is clean-up time in the garden, especially if combined with an appropriate marketing campaign.

It appeals to gardeners at every level from beginner to expert and so fits the demographic of almost every garden centric person who enters the store.

Every person who walks past the display is a potential customer for at least some of those lines, they might not need a wheelbarrow but they might need a brush, and everyone need gardening gloves.

Relevant

This idea of making sure you have – almost – everything the customer may require and the need to put these products in their sight-lines is just as relevant for products we need to push at this time of year such as watering lines, tools and other garden care items.

The customer’s memory needs jogging with well-placed and merchandised ‘useful’ stock for them to pick up on their way to the checkout.

In a piece on the retailing of wild bird care products late last year I made the following point:

And of course you don’t stock just one type of peanut feeder, for example, as the ‘good, better, best’ rule of having at least three types of feeders for most lines is advisable in order to accommodate all pockets and minds.

It’s generally not advisable to stock too cheap a feeder but within most ranges supplied by bird carer suppliers there is enough of a selection to at the very least do a ‘better’ and ‘best’ choice for the customer.

Applied

This too is a concept that can obviously be applied to almost everything stocked in the garden care side of the business – space permitting of course.

Be it secateurs, gloves, sprayers, and a host of other lines the ‘better/best’ stocking rule applies.

Give the customer the option to spend more on a better quality item.

Lastly, in the latest piece published we looked at how our new bank holiday in February has brought the season back a month and how garden retailers need to react to this change.

This is certainly a boon for the retail gardening sector and it has meant that these businesses have had to change their own calendars as a reaction to what needs to be achieved in store by early February, where they have lost a month in one way but hopefully gained a lot more in revenue.

This has meant that over the past couple of years retailers have had to plan for this new, earlier start to the season having first noticed the interest and change in habit after

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His knowledge of the mindset and ethos of those in this sector, combined with his problem-solving ability, experience and hands-on work ethic make him uniquely placed to offer advice and help to those who need it.

Key to his success is his knowledge of purchasing, pricing and sales combined with his understanding of layout, signage and merchandising, and how the interaction of these can lead to increased sales and profits.

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the first year of our new bank holiday, so that now most retailers aim to have most of the new season’s stock on the floor much earlier than previously and have pulled forward delivery schedules from their suppliers in order to achieve this.

Reaction

Reaction is the key point here.

When something changes in the business or the sector, regardless of the reason, the retailer must react and adjust to it as soon as possible.

It is that ability to react and evolve in business that sets good retailers apart from great ones – Roll with the changes in a profitable and positive way.

So, within this short recap we can see how there are points, ideas, and suggestions that can be applied throughout the business regardless of the department, or the lines stocked within them.

The objective is to get into the right state of mind so you are constantly asking yourself how you can apply critical retail thinking within the business.

So, for the remainder of 2025? Well, look at the successes you have had in the business and what has been learned and how that success was achieved, and apply the same ideas – with a little tweaking admittedly - to other ranges within your store.

If you do then you are on the road towards a very profitable season – weather permitting of course!

Liam

nTec Polymer Technology from Tec7: The Best just got Better, Faster, Stronger

In the ever-evolving world of construction, where demands for performance and durability are constantly increasing, Tec7 has once again proven its innovative prowess.

Long-known for its versatile and reliable hybrid polymer adhesives, Tec7 has unveiled a game-changing advancement to its formula: nTec Polymer Technology.

This new generation of hybrid polymers builds upon Tec7’s established reputation while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in adhesive technology.

With nTec Tec7, construction professionals can expect a significant leap forward in several key areas:

Unparalleled strength and speed

The new Tec7 formula boasts an impressive 15-30% improvement in adhesion strength, with a maximum tensile strength of 380kg per 10cm².

This enhanced bonding power is coupled with dramatically reduced curing times – up to 4 times faster than previous formulations.

On porous materials like wood, the adhesive reaches workable strength in just 90 minutes, while non-porous surfaces like metal are ready in 6 hours.

Superior mould and bacteria resistance

One of the standout features on the new Tec7 formula is its exceptional resistance to mould and bacteria.

Achieving an ISO 846 Class 0 rating, nTec technology offers the highest level of protection against microbial growth available in the sealant market.

This makes it an ideal choice for applications where hygiene and long-term integrity are paramount, such as in healthcare facilities, food processing plants, clean rooms, and highhumidity environments.

Extreme condition performance

Unlike traditional adhesives that struggle in cold weather, nTec maintains its effectiveness even at temperatures as low as -10°C. At 5°C, it cures at the same rate as conventional polymers do at room temperature, making it an invaluable tool for year-round construction projects.

Flexibility and durability

With an elastic recovery rate of 80-90%, nTec

can withstand greater stresses and maintain its integrity over time, even in the most demanding applications.

This resilience, combined with its top-tier mould and bacteria resistance, ensures long-lasting performance in a wide range of environments.

Environmental consciousness

Tec7 continues its commitment to sustainability with nTec, offering one of the most environmentally friendly and health-conscious adhesive technologies on the market.

This focus on eco-friendliness aligns with the growing industry demand for materials that minimize environmental impact.

As construction challenges become more complex and environmental concerns more pressing, innovations like nTec Polymer Technology are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry.

With its combination of strength, speed, versatility, and unmatched resistance to mould and bacteria, nTec is poised to become an indispensable tool for construction professionals seeking cutting-edge solutions for their most demanding projects.

Product News

Zinsser expertly tackles exterior decorating

We understand that professional decorators can face numerous challenges when painting exteriors, especially when up against rain and bad weather.

Since Irish weather can be unpredictable, it’s important for decorators to invest in a dependable product that they can rely on.

Zinsser’s range of trusted, ultimate performance exterior paints and primers are designed to stand up to harsh weather conditions and are guaranteed to get the job done.

Work

around the weather

Planning to tackle a paint job, only for dark clouds to appear, can be a decorator’s worst nightmare.

No one can paint in the rain, as painting in wet conditions causes adhesion issues and can cause rot by trapping moisture.

AllCoat Exterior is best applied when temperatures are between 10°C and 32°C, and it’s important to choose days when it’s definitely not going to rain.

Get the right paint for the job

When decorating outdoors, it’s essential to use a product that’s up to the task.

Zinsser AllCoat Exterior is the ultimate paint for exterior surfaces, as it offers a variety of features and benefits:

• Supreme protection to all exterior surfaces including wood, metal, masonry, concrete, plastic and cladding

• Provides a long-lasting finish for up to 15 years – no need for decorators to return to the job at a later date

• Resistant to cracking, blistering and flaking

• Touch dry in 30 minutes and recoatable in just 1 hour

• Tintable to any BS, NCS or RAL colour

• Resistant to mould and severe weather

Prime to perfection

AllCoat Exterior is self-priming however, for knot blocking and persistent stains, B-I-N® AQUA is the go-to primer-sealer.

The only full surface, knot blocking exterior primer in the Zinsser range, B-I-N® AQUA expertly seals sap streaks and delivers excellent knot blocking, working perfectly on exterior cedar and redwood.

The specialist stain-killing formula not only effectively stops tannin bleed, but blocks stubborn stains such as water, oil, mould and mildew.

Use a winning, weather-resistant formula

Zinsser AllCoat Exterior is ideal for standing up to harsh weather, as the tough finish provides excellent resistance to cracking, blistering and flaking, offers excellent colour retention and is resistant to rain.

Perfectly suited to exterior buildings with timber and metal cladding, the multi-surface paint can be used on uPVC doors, windows, gutters, fascias and more, as well as masonry and exterior woodwork.

AllCoat Exterior is available in white, black, Anthracite RAL 7016 and a selection of bases that can be tinted to any BS, NCS or RAL colour.

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A message from Curust Industries Ltd.

Curust Industries Ltd goes from strength to strength as new products are launched across its core brands of Tessi Security, Douglas Decorative, Lowe Rust Prevention and Douglas Professional Household Products.

Specialty

The Tessi 2-Wheel Range now includes specialty locks as customers look for higher security items to protect what are increasingly expensive e-scooters and bikes.

The new Double-Cuff and Folding Locks are proving especially popular in this category.

As Dublin City Council moves to remove Mobile Key Minder boxes from public spaces, Tessi has added to its fixed wall-mounted units.

The range now includes an easy-to-use push button combination Key Minder Box as well as a Smart Bluetooth option which can be opened with your mobile phone!

A new biometric combination lock has been added to its padlock range, reinforcing Tessi as the ‘go-to’ brand for all security needs!

Huge success

Last September Curust launched its new range of Douglas Professional Stove Ropes, Kits and Adhesives and they have proved a huge success, offering a wide range of well-presented and competitively priced products.

This Spring, new product additions include a 5ltr Floor & Surface Cleaner, 5ltr Washing-Up Liquid Concentrate, 1ltr Rust Remover, 1ltr Sink, Shower & Bath Un-blocker and a 750ml Trigger Mould & Mildew Remover.

The latter item will be available both with and without Chlorine to ensure all requirements are covered.

Popular

The Douglas Decorative Range of Spray Paints has also seen some new product additions including a new Damp & Stain Blocker which is proving particularly popular.

Plans are afoot for a new showroom in the IITC facility in Naas where all of these ranges will be on display shortly – watch this space!

Dulux Ireland 2025

Dulux Paints is one of Ireland’s oldest paint brands with deep Irish roots and heritage dating back to 1886.

Choice

Dulux Paints have been the number one choice for generations. Our colour expertise and advanced technological innovation are evident in our extensive range, which not only transform homes into beautiful spaces, but keeps them looking great for longer.

Our paints are developed with a sustainability mindset-contributing to a brighter and better world for this and future generations. This year, Dulux will drive the paint category with cutting-edge product innovation and significant investment in communication.

Interiors

Easycare Refresh 2025

The Easycare range will be produced using renewable materials in the

production process, reducing our CO2 footprint.

In addition, Easycare Washable & Tough and Easycare Kitchen will be 99.9%. VOC free, reducing greenhouse gases and improving indoor air quality.

Our eye-catching, refreshed Easycare cans have been given a new premium look and feel to enhance stand out and encourage consumer engagement.

The new colours developed for the Easycare Kitchen and Bathroom range have been designed to anticipate this year’s trends and latest styles.

Inspiring

For those looking for premium colour, we will be inspiring our customers with our Dulux Heritage colour range through our heavyweight national and glossy print & digital ad campaigns, as well as sponsorship of The Great House Revival on RTÉ and The Ideal Home Show in October.

Exteriors

You will See Dulux Weathershield on TV with a brand-new campaign supporting our superior exterior masonry paint brand.

This year we have launched three new colours as part of the Masonry Ready Mix range and our instore execution helps the DIYer to choose colour.

Trade

Continuing our drive towards sustainable solutions, we are very excited to launch Dulux Trade Aqua Uni Primer the ultimate water based all in one primer, sealer and stain blocker that performs as an undercoat and to expand our water-based Dulux AquaMax range.

For any queries, call your Dulux Sales representative.

DIRECTORY 2025

DIRECTORY 2025

1000V TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Draper Tools

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

ABRASIVES

A.E.F. Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish Abrasives

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

John Murphy ( Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

ACCESS CONTROL

Basta Parsons Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Toolbank

ACCOUNTS SOFTWARE

Agility Software Ltd

Herbst Software

Intact Software

Profile Technology

RNH Solutions

ADHESIVES & SEALANTS

A.E.F. Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Botament

Centurion Europe Ltd

Contech

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Henkel

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy ( Castlerea) Ltd

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Rustins Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

AGGREGATES

N&C Enterprises Ltd

AGRICULTURAL BRUSHES & SCRAPERS

Botament

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

South Coast Sales

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

Centurion Europe Ltd

Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Earthridge International Limited

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

AIR COMPRESSORS

A.E.F. Ltd

Draper Tools

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy ( Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

AIRTIGHT SYSTEMS

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

ANTI-FREEZE

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

ARCHITECTURAL

TOOLS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Sharp Distributors

ARTICLE NUMBERING

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

AUTO PRODUCTS

Dargans

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

Weee Ireland

BANDASS MAHENETIC DRILL

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

BAR CODING

Agility Software Ltd

Intact Software

Profile Technology

RNH Solutions

BARBEQUES

Calor Gas

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Bark Products

Erin Horticulture Ltd

Mercer Agencies Ltd

N&C Enterprises Ltd

BATH SCREENS

Ideal Standard Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

Spares Direct

BATHROOM FURNITURE & FITTINGS

Basta Parson Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

DS Supplies

Earthridge International Limited

Ideal Standard Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Spares Direct

BATTERIES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargans

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

Vendek t/a Powerline

Weee Ireland

BI METAL HOLE SAWS A.E.F. Ltd

Dargans Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

BIRD BATHS

Dunne and Dineen

BLINDS

Albany Home Décor

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

BRAD NAILS

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy ( Castlerea) Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

BRASSWARE

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Earthridge International Limited

Ideal Standard Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

BUILDERS FILM

Dargans

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Tradecraft Building

Products Ltd

BUILDING MATERIALS

A.E.F. Ltd

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Botament

Calor Gas

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Mannock

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Murray Timber Group Ireland Ltd

N & C Enterprises Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Wavin Ireland Ltd

W Howard Kildare Ltd

BUILDING PROFILES

Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd

DS Supplies

John Murphy ( Castlerea) Ltd

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Rustins Ltd

BUILD & MIGRATIONS

Studioforty9

BULBS

Albany Home décor

Centurion Europe Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Vendek t/a Powerline

Weee Ireland

Brad Nails

Dargans

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

BUSINESS ADVISORY

Magico

RNH Solutions

CABLE DUCT

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Wavin Ireland Ltd

CABLE REELS

Basta Parsons Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

CABLE TIES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Basta Parsons Ltd

PRODUCT INDEX

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargans

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd Toolbank

CANDLES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

CAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Amtech

Dargans

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish Abrasives

CARPETS

DS Supplies

Laydex Building Solutions

CASH BOXES

Agility Epos Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

CASH SYSTEMS

Intact Software

CASTORS

Basta Parsons Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargans

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

CCTV Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargans

Dominic Fleming Electrical Toolbank

CEMENT

Irish International Trading Corporation Mannock

CEMENT COLORANTS

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

N&C Enterprises Ltd

Sika Everbuild Toolbank

CERAMICS

Dunne and Dineen

CERAMIC TILES

Albany Home Décor

Botament

DS Supplies

CHAIN

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

CHANNEL DRAINAGE

Irish International Trading Corporation

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Wavin Ireland Ltd

CHEMICALS

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sika Everbuild

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dunne and Dineen

CLAY TILES

Albany Home Décor

CLEANING EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

A.E.F. Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Dargan Tools,Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

Igoe International Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy ( Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

CLEANING PRODUCTS

A.E.F. Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Zinsser

CLOCKS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

CLOTHES LINES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Toolbank

COATINGS FOR FLOORING

Albany Home Décor

Botament

Curust Industries Ltd

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Granyte

Irish International Trading Corporation

Rustins Ltd

Sherwin-Williams

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

Zinsser

COATINGS FOR WOOD

Albany Home Décor

Curust Industries Ltd

DS Supplies

Dulux Paint Ireland

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Rustins Ltd

Sayerlack

Sherwin_Williams

Toolbank

Zinsser

COIR MATTING

Dosco

DS Supplies

I.S. Varian & Company

COMPANION SETS

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

COMPOST

Erin Horticulture Ltd

COMPRESSORS

A.E.F. Ltd

Dargan Tools :Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Toolbank

COMPUTERS

Agility Epos Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Herbst Software

Intact Software

Profile Technology

RNH Solutions

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Kerridge Commercial Systems

COOKING & HEATING

Calor Gas

Centurion Europe Ltd

The Heating Solutions

COOKING & HEATING APPLIANCES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Waterford Stanley

COOKWARE/BAKEWARE

Dosco

COMMERCE SOLUTIONS

Kerridge Commercial Systems

CORROSION PROTECTION

Botament

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

CROP PROTECTION

Centurion Europe Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

CURTAIN ACCESSORIES

Albany Home Décor

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

CURTAINS

Albany Home Décor

CUTLERY

Charlie Shiels Ltd

CUTTING TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

CUTTING/ GRINDING FLUIDS/ DISCS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish Abrasives

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Liffey Distributors Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

DAMP PROOFING

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Botament

Centurion Europe Ltd

DS Supplies

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading

Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

DECKING

DS Supplies

Laydex Building Solutions

Mercer Agencies Ltd

Murray Timber Group

DECKING ACCESSORIES

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

PRODUCT INDEX

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

DS Supplies

I.S. Varian & Company

Laydex Building Solutions

M Donnelly & Co Ltd

Murray Timber Group

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Reisser Ireland

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

DECORATING PRODUCTS

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Colourtrend

Curust Industries Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Henkel

I.S. Varian & Company

Laydex Building Solutions

Mark John Limited

N&C Enterprises Ltd

PlastiKote

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Rustins Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild Toolbank

Zinsser

DÉCORATIVE CLADDING

W Howard Kildare Ltd

DESIGN

Studioforty9

DETERGENTS

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Toolbank

DIAMOND BLADES

A.E.F. Ltd

Arc Building Products

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish Abrasives

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

DIGITAL CAMERAS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

DISINFECTANT

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Irish International Trading Corporation

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

DISPOSABLE OVERALLS

Dosco

Draper

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

DOCUMENT CHESTS

Curust Industries Ltd

Toolbank

DOOR CLOSERS

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation

JB Key Co Ltd

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

DOOR FURNITURE

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Deanta Door

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

W Howard Kildare Ltd

DOORS

Deanta Door

DS Supplies

Locks & Hardware

DRAIN ACCESSORIES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Dosco

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Wavin Ireland Ltd

DRAUGHT EXCLUDERS

Albany Home Décor

Centurion Europe Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

DRILLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

DROP CLOTHS

Albany Home Décor

Dosco

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

DRY MORTAR PRODUCTS

N&C Enterprises Ltd

DUST CONTROL MATS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dosco

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

DUST SHEETS

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Mark John Limited

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

ECOMMENCE

Studioforty9

ECOMMERCE SOLUTIONS

Studioforty9

ECO PRODUCTS

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Earthridge International Limited

Erin Horticulture Ltd

Liffey Distributors Ltd

Luceco Plc

Stafford Fuels Ltd

Toolbank

Waterford Stanley

ELECTRIC BRAD NAIL GUNS

A.E.F. Ltd

Dargans

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Weee Ireland

ELECTRIC FANS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

Weee Ireland

ELECTRIC POIN OF SALE SYSTEMS

Agility Epos Ltd

Intact Software

RNH Solutions

Toolbank

ELECTRIC SHOWERS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Earthridge International Limited

Irish International Trading Corporation

Weee Ireland

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

A.E.F. Ltd

Basta Parsons Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dominical Fleming Electrical

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Luceco Plc

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Toolbank

Weee Ireland

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SMALL GOODS

Amtech

Charlie Shiels Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Earthridge International Limited

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Waterford Stanley

Weee Ireland

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - WHITE GOODS

Weee Ireland

ELECTRONIC POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS

Agility Software Ltd

Intact Software

Toolbank

Weee Ireland

EMERY

Amtech

Irish Abrasives

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

ENERGY SAVING BULBS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Irish International Trading Corporation

Luceco Plc

Power Providers Ltd

Toolbank

Vendex t/a Powerline

ENGINEERING ADHESIVES

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

ENGINEERING FILES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

EXTENSION LEADS

A.E.F. Ltd

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry;s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools

PRODUCT INDEX

& Equipment

Luceco Plc

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

EXTENSION POLES

Dosco

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Mark John Limited

ENTRANCE MATTING

DS Supplies

FACALS

AW Howard Kildare Ltd

FASTENERS & FIXINGS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargans Tools Ltd

.E. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

FENCING FILLERS

Murray Timber Group

FENCING PRODUCTS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Dargans

Draper Tools

Dulux Paints Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

FH/D SLIDING CLAMPS

Sharp Distributors

FILLERS

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

E.A. Mrtin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Henkel

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rustins Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

FIRE GRATES

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dulux Paints Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

FIRE RETARDANT COATINGS

Albany Home Décor

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

Laydex Building Solutions Toolbank

FIRE SAFETY PRODUCTS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

Laydex Building Solutions

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

FIRE SURROUNDS

Henley Stoves

FIREPROOF SAFES

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

FIRST AID BOXES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Draper Tools

Toolbnk

FANS

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

FLASH LIGHTS / WORK LIGHTS

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Power Providers Ltd

Toolbank

FLASKS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

Peterson Distribution

FLAX

Sharp Distributors

FLOOR COVERINGS

Albany Home Décor

Botament

DS Supplies

I.S. Varian & Company

Laydex Building Solutions

Mark John Limited

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

FLOOR LEVELING COMPOUNDS

Sika Everbuild

FLOOR PRODUCTS

Dulux Paints Ireland

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

FLOOR PROTECTION

Albany Home Décor

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

Igoe International Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Laydex Building Solutions

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

FLOORING PRODUCTS

Albany Home Décor

Dargans

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

Laydex Building Solutions

FOOD STORAGE

Dosco

FORK LIFT TRUCKS

Calor Gas

Toyota Material Handling Equipment

FUELS

Arigna Fuels

Calor Gas

Flogas Ireland Ltd

Stafford Fuels Ltd

FURNITURE & SHELVING

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

DS Supplies

Locks & Hardware

GARAGE DOORS

PC Henderson Ireland Ltd

GARDEN CHEMICALS

Dargan Tools Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

& FURNITURE

Centurion Europe Ltd

Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd

Dominic Fleming

Electrical

DS Supplies

Dunne and Dineen

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Liffey Distributors Ltd

Mercer Agencies Ltd

GARDEN GAMES

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

GARDEN GLOVES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading

Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

GARDEN TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

GAS

Calor Gas

Dargan Tools Ltd

Flogas Ireland Ltd

Toolbank

GENERAL HARDWARE

A.E.F. Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Henkel

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

GENERATORS

Calor Gas

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

GEOTEXTILES Toolbank

GLUE GUNS / HOT MELT GUNS

A.E.F. Ltd

Bostik Industries Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Henkel Loctite

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

GLUES

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Henkel Loctite

Irish International Trading

Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild Toolbank

GREASE GUNS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

GUN CABINETS

Sharp Distributors

GUTTERS

Irish International Trading Corporation

Wavin Ireland Ltd

HAND CLEANERS

A.E.F. Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish Abrasives

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd Toolbank

HAND RAILS

Murray Timber Group

HAND TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Liffey Distributors Ltd

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

HANGING BASKETS

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

HARDWARE FLOORING & ACCESSORIES

Albany Home Décor

Botament

DS Supplies

Reisser Ireland

HEALTH & SAFETY

DS Supplies

Erin Horticulture Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Sharp Distributors

HEATERS

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

HEATING APPLIANCES

Arigna Fuels

Calor Gas

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Earthridge International Limited

The Heating Solutions Ltd

Flogas Ireland Ltd

Henley Stoves

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

South Coast Sales

Spares Direct

Toolbank

Waterford Stanley

HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

HOOKS

Arc Building Products

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

HOTWATER BOTTLES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

HOUSEHOLD AIDS

Draper Tools

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

HOUSEHOLD AIDS

Draper Tools

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

HOUSEHOLD BRUSHES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

HOUSEWARES

Brabantia

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Dosco

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

HSS DRILL BITS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

INDUSTRIAL BRUSHWARE

Albany Home Décor

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Agility Software Ltd

Herbst Sofeware

Intact Software

Irish International Trading Corporation

Magico

RNH Solutions

INSULATION

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

INTEGRATED BUSINESS

SOFTWARE

Kerridge Commercial Systems

INTERGRATIONS

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INTERIOR FURNISHING

Albany Home Décor

Dunne and Dineen

IRONMONGERY

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

JB Key Co Ltd

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Laydex Building Solutions

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

KEY ACCESSORIES

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Lt

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

PRODUCT INDEX

Toolbank

KEY CABINETS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

KEYS, KEY CUTTING

Albany Home Décor

Basta Parsons Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

Locks & Hardware

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Dosco

DS Supplies

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Calor Gas

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dosco

Weee Ireland

KITCHEN KNIVES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Peterson Distribution

Sharp Distributors

KNIVES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Peterson Distribution Toolbank

Sharp Distributors

LADDERS & STEPS

Albany Home Décor

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

LAMPS & TORCHES

A.E.F. Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

PRODUCT INDEX

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

LANDSCAPE FABRICS

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation Toolbank

LAUNDRY CARE

Brabantia

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dosco

I.S. Varian & Company

LAWNCARE

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation

LED LIGHTBLUBS

Power Providers Ltd Toolbank

LEVELS

Amtech

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

LIFTING SLINGS

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

LIGHTERS

Peterson Distribution

Power Providers Ltd

LIGHTING FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Albany Home Décor

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Luceco Plc

Power Providers Ltd

Toolbank

LIGHTING INDOOR/OUTDOOR

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Erin Horticulture Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Luceco Plc

Power Providers Ltd

Toolbank

Weee Ireland

LINE MARKING PAINTS

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Draper Tools

Dulux Paints Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

PlastiKote

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

LOCKS & FITTINGS

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

JB Key Co Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

PC Henderson Ireland Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

LOCKSMITHS SUPPLIES

Amtech

Curust Industries Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

LOGISTICS

Johnston Logistics

LUBRICANTS

A.E.F. Ltd

Arc Building Products

Dargan Tools Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

MAINTENANCE AEROSOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Zinsser

MASONS EQUIPMENT

Combilift

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Sharp Distributors

MATERIALS HANDLING

EQUIPMENT

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Toyota Material Handling Equipment

MATS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dosco

DS Supplies

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

MDF WOODSCREWS

A.E.F Ltd

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

W Howard Kildare Ltd

MEASURING WHEELS

Dargan Tools,Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

MERCHANDISING SERVICE

Power Providers Ltd

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

MIRRORS & ACCESSORIES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Earthridge International Limited

Ideal Standard Ireland

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

MIXERS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Earthridge International Limited

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

MOPS

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

OMNICHANNEL

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PADLOCKS

Amtech

Basta Parsons Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

JB Key Co Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

PAINT & ALLIED PRODUCTS

Albany Home Décor

Botament

Colourtrend

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Dulux Paints Ireland Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Ronseal

Sharp Distributors

Zinsser

PAINT ADDITIVES

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Toolbank

PAINT BRUSHES & ROLLERS

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rustins Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

PAINT COMPRESSORS

Albany Home Décor

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

PAINT SPRAYERS

Albany Home Décor

Draper Tools

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

PAINTABLE SEALANTS

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Henkel

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

PAINTERS TOOLS

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Colourtrend

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

I.S. Varian & Company

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

PATIO GAS

Flogas Ireland Ltd

PATIO HEATERS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

PEAT

N&C Enterprises Ltd

PERFORMANCE

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PERCOLATION & DRAINAGE

Irish International Trading Corporation

Wavin Ireland Ltd

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

PEST CONTROL

Brighter Image Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Toolbank

PET ACCESSORIES

Dosco

I.S.Varian & Company

PICTURE FRAME

W Howard Kildare Ltd

PIPE CUTTING TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

PIPE THREADERS

A.E.F. Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

PIPES &FITTINGS

A.E.F. Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargans

PVC Fabrications Ltd

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Wavin Ireland Ltd

PLANTERS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dunne and Dineen

I.S. Varian & Company

PLANT CARE

Centurion Europe Ltd

Liffey Distributors Ltd

Toolbank

PLASTER

Arc Building Products

PLASTER PRODUCTS

Centurion Europe Ltd

DS Supplies

N&C Enterprises Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

PLASTERBOARD

Botament

DS Supplies

PLASTIC SHEETING

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Sharp Distributors

PLASTIC WARE

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

PLUMBING (HOT & COLD)

Sharp Distributors

Wavin Ireland Ltd

PLUMBING & SEPTIC TANKS

Irish International Trading Corporation

POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS

Agility Software Ltd

Herbst

Intact Software

Kerridge Commercial Systems

RNH Solutions

Shop Equipment Ltd

POLISH

Albany Home Décor

Curust Industries Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Rustins

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

POST BOXES

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

Locks & Hardware

Toolbank

POWER TOOL ACCESSORIES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

POWER TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

PRE-PACKED ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

PRE-PACKED HARDWARE

Basta Parsons Ltd

PRODUCT INDEX

Centurion Europe Ltd

Ironmongery Ltd

Dosco

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Spares Direct Toolbank

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

PRE-PACKED PLUMBING

Charlie Shiels Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Spares Direct

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

PRECISION TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Draper Tools

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

PROFESSIONAL DRILL BITS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

PROFESSIONAL SCRAPERS

Dosco

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

I.S. Varian & Company

Mark John Limited Toolbank

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

Calor Gas

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Sharp Distributors

Mark John Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

PRODUCT INDEX

Toolbank

PUMPS

Amtech

Dargans Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Earthridge International Limited

Grundfos Pumps

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Waterford Stanley

RADON SUMPS & BARRIERS

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

RAINWATER SYSTEMS

Wavin Ireland Ltd

READY MIXED FILLER

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

REMOVABLE HOOKS

Arc Building Products

RIVETS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

RODENT CONTROL

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Toolbank

ROOFING PRODUCTS

Arc Building Products

Basta Parsons Ltd

Botament

C & S Sheds

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Mark John Limited

Murray Timber Group

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

ROOFING TOOLS

Amtech

Dargan Tools Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

ROPE & TWINE

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd Toolbank

ROTACUTTERS

Sharp Distributors

RUGS

DS Supplies

RUST CLEAN

Albany Home Décor

Curust Industries Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

RUST TREATMENT

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

SAFES

Curust Industries Ltd

Draper Tools

JB Key Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

SAFETY CLOTHING

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargans

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Ei Electronics

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

SAFETY FOOTWEAR

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Liffey Distributors Limited

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

SANDING TOOLS

Draper Tools

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Mark John Limited Toolbank

SANITARY WARE

Ideal Standard Ireland

Irish International Trading Corporation

Sharp Distributors

SAWS & BLADES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Origo

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

SCANNING

Intact Software

RNH Solutions

SCREWS & NAILS

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargans

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

SDS & MASONRY DRILL BITS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

SECURITY PRODUCTS

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargans

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

Ei Electronics

Irish International Trading Corporation

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

SEPTIC TANKS

Sharp Distributors

SHELVING

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Locks & Hardware

OHRA Racking Systems

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Shop Equipment Ltd

SHOP DESIGN / LAYOUT

Shop Equipment Ltd

SHOP FITTINGS

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Shop Equipment Ltd

SIGNS, NAMEPLATES & PLAQUES

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

SINKS & TAPS

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Weee Ireland

SITE LIGHTING

E McIntyre & Sons Ltd

Luceco Plc

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

SLIDING DOOR

GEAR

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Locks & Hardware

SMALL APPLIANCES

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Weee Ireland

SOFT GRIP SCRAPERS

Draper Tools

Mark John Limited Toolbank

SOLID FUELS

Arigna Fuels

SPRAY PAINTS

Albany Home Décor

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Dulux Paints Ireland

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

E McIntyre & Sons Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

PlastiKote

Rustins Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

SOLUTIONS

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SPRAYERS

Amtech

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

STAIR BALUSTRADING

W Howard Kildare Ltd

STAPLE GUNS

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

STAPLES

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

STATIONARY

Henkel

Power Providers Ltd

STEEL WOOL

Amtech

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish Abrasives

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

STOCK CONTROL

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Intact Software

RNH Solutions

STORAGE UNITS & PRODUCTS

Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd

E McIntyre & Sons Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

OHRA Racking Systems

Sharp Distributors

STOVES

Arigna Fuels

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargans

The Heating Solutions Ltd

Henley Stoves

STOVE ACCESSORIES

Curust Industries Ltd

STRATEGIES

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SUNDRIES

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

Sun Tunnels

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

SUPER GLUE

Arc Building Products

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Henkel Loctite

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild Toolbank

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Intact Software

Kerridge Commercial Systems

RNH Solutions

SWISS ARMY KNIVES

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Peterson Distribution Toolbank

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Intact Software

Kerridge Commaercial Systems

RNH Solutions

TAPES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading

Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

Henkel UniBond

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

TAPES - INSULATING

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargans

Draper Tools

Dosco

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Henkel UniBond

Irish International Trading Corporation

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

TAPES - MEASURING

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

TAPES - SELF ADHESIVE

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tools LTd

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Henkel

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Laydex Building Solutions

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

TAPS & DIES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Draper

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

PRODUCT INDEX

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

TELEPHONES

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

TERRACOTTA POTS

Dunne & Dineen

TILE ADHESIVE

Arc Building Products Toolbank

TILE GROUT

Arc Building Products

Henkel UniBond

Sika Everbuild Toolbank

TILERS EQUIPMENT

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Bostik Industries Ltd

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild Toolbank

TILES

Albany Home Décor

Henkel UniBond

TIMBER MOULDINGS

DS Supplies

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

W Howard Kildare Ltd

Wood Mouldings Ltd

TIMBER PRODUCTS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Deanta Door

DS Supplies

Murray Timber Group

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Wood Mouldings Ltd

TOOL ACCESSORIES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Liffey Distributors Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Toolbank

TOOL CHESTS/ CABINET

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

PRODUCT INDEX

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

TOOL HOOKS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

TOOLS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Arc Building Products

Centurion Europe Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

DS Supplies

Peterson Distribution

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

TORCHES

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Peterson Distribution

Power Providers Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

Weee Ireland

Vendex t/a Powerline

TRAFFIC CONTROL

Centurion Europe Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Sharp Distributors

TRANSFORMERS

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Toolbank

TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION

Earthridge International Limited

Kerridge Commercial Systems

TRAYS & BUCKETS

Dosco

I.S. Varian & Company

Mark John Limited Toolbank

TV/AUDIO

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

DS Supplies

Weee Ireland

UNDERGROUND

DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Wavin Ireland Ltd

UNDERGROUND WARNING

Arc Building Products

Dargans

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Irish

International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd Toolbank

UPVC LOCKING

Centurion Europe Ltd

JB Key Co Ltd

Locks & Hardware

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd Toolbank

VACUUMS, PRESSURE

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

VARNISH

Albany Home Décor

Colourtrend

Curust Industries Ltd

Dulux Paints Ireland

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

PlastiKote

Rustins Ltd Toolbank

VENTILATION

Centurion Europe Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

VICES

A.E.F. Ltd

Dargan Tools Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

WALL COVERINGS

DS Supplies

Mercer Agencies Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Zinsser

WALL PLUGS

A.E.F. Ltd

Amtech

Centurion Europe Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Reisser Ireland

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd Toolbank

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Agility Epos Ltd

Dascher Ireland Ltd

Intact Software

Johnson Logistics

Kerridge Commercial Systems

RNH Solutions

WASTE STORAGE

Brabantia

Centurion Europe Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

WASHERS

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

WATER HARVESTING

Irish International Trading Corporation

WATER HEATING

Earthridge International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

The Heating Solutions

Spares Direct

WATER PROOFING

Arc Building Products

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

Toolbank

WATER TREATMENT

Irish International Trading Corporation

Earthridge International Ltd

WEEDKILLERS

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

WELDING EQUIPMENT

A.E.F. Ltd

Draper Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Jefferson Professional Tools & Equipment

Sharp Distributors

Weee Ireland

WELDERS, AIR TOOLS

Jefferson Professional Tools

WELDING PLUGS

Dargan Tools Ltd

Sharp Distributors

WHEELBARROWS

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

WHEELS

Basta Parsons Ltd

Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

WILD BIRD CAGES

Dunne and Dineen

WINDOW FURNITURE

Curust Industries Ltd

Locks & Hardware

Toolbank

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

WINDOWS

Centurion Europe Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

WIRE BRUSHES

Albany Home Décor

Amtech

Curust Industries Ltd

Dargan Tolls Ltd

Dosco

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Euro Car Parts P R Reilly Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish Abrasives

Irish International Trading Corporation

I.S. Varian & Company

Jefferson Professional Tools

& Equipment

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Mark John Limited

Sharp Distributors

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

WIRE FENCING

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

WOOD CONNECTORS

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

WOODEN FLOORING ACCESSORIES

DS Supplies

Wood Mouldings Ltd

WOOD FLOORING PROFILES

Albany Home Décor

Botament

Deanta Door

DS Supplies

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Wood Mouldings Ltd

WOOD PROTECTION

Arc Building Products

Curust Industries Ltd

Dosco

DS Supplies

Dulux Paints Ireland

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

John Murphy (Castlerea) Ltd

Laydex Building Solutions

Murray Timber Group

Ronseal

Rustins Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

WOOD PROTECTION

ACCESSORIES

Arc Building Products

DS Supplies

Irish International Trading Corporation Toolbank

WOODSTAIN

Albany Home Décor

Curust Industries Ltd

Dulux Paints Ireland

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Ronseal

Rustins

Sika Everbuild

Toolbank

WOODSTAIN MACHINERY

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

WORKWEAR

Albany home Décor

Arc Building Products

Draper Tools

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Irish International Trading Corporation

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Toolbank

WORKWEAR MAC HINERY

A.E.F. Ltd

3 IN 1

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

3m Keypoint

Abrasives Reisser Ireland

Abro Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Abus Toolbank

AC-90 Arc Building Products

Access Building Tradecraft Building Products

Accounts Software Profile Technology

Addax T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

ADVENT TOOLS M. Donnelly & Co Ltd Toolbank

AGA Waterford Stanley

Agility Assistant Agility Epos Ltd

Agility E-Commerce Agility Epos Ltd

Agility Insight Agility Epos Ltd

Agility Professional Agility Epos Ltd Aglity Software Ltd

Agility Touch Agility Epos Ltd

Agility Epos Ltd Agility Software Ltd

Albany Home Décor

All Grip John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

All-In-One John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd

ALM

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Alpen Dargan Tools Limited

Alubox Locks & Hardware

Aluthermo Reflective Insulation

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Amtech DK Tools

Antiquawax Excellence Ltd Rustins Ltd

Apex Sharp Distributors Toolbank

Arc Arc Building Products

Ardonit Slates SVK NV

Armitage Shanks Ideal Standard Ltd

Armorgard Toolbank

Armstead Dulux Paints Ireland

Arrow Dargan Tools Limited

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Arti Sherwin-Williams

Aspen Liffey Distributors Ltd

Atlantic Waterheaters Earthridge International Limited

Aquadecks Toolbank

Aquarius Calpeda Pumps

Astro TURF Ds Supplies

ATG Keypoint

ATM007 Igoe International Ltd

BABYLISS Charlie Shiels Ltd

Bahco E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Sharp Distributors Toolbank

Bailey E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Barrettine Curust Industries Ltd

Bar Coding Profile Technology

Bartoline Curust Industries Ltd

Basta Basta Parsons Ltd JB Key

Baukom Tradecraft

Beargrip Dargan Tools Limited

Beewi Dominic Fleming Electrical

Belling Charlie Shiels Ltd

Benman Professional Tools

Irish International Trading Corporation

Beurer Charlie Shiels Ltd

Big D Rustns Ltd

Big Wipes Toolbank

BG Luceco Plc

BIC Power Providers Ltd

Binntone Dominic Fleming Electrical

Bird Curust Industries Ltd

Black & Decker Toolbank

Black Jack Curust Industries Ltd

Blackrock

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Blue-60 Locks & Hardware

Bolier m8 Circulation

Boiler m8 Filters

Spares Direct

Spares Direct

Bonda Rustins Ltd

Bond It

Laydex Building Solutions

Bondex John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Bonus Bags John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd

Bostik

Albany Home Décor

Bostik Industries Ltd Toolbank

Boss Dargan Tools Limited

Botafloor Botament Botament Botament

Brabantia

Brabantia Dosco I.S. Varian & Co

Braun Charlie Shiels Ltd

Brennenstuhl

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Briton Locks & Hardware

Britool Toolbank

Briwax

Bruler

Excellence Ltd Rustins Ltd

Dargan Tools Limited

Brummer Rustins Ltd Toolbank

BT Toyota Material Handling Ireland

Bulldog

Busters

C2

Caldwells

California Scents

Calor Gas

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Bulilders MateEmerald Clover Ltd

Emerald Clover Ltd

Byron Smartwares Toolbank

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Power Providers Ltd

Calor Gas

Calpeda Calpeda Pumps

Carlisle Brass

Cat Leds

Cathedral

Catnic Building Profiles

Locks & Hardware

Power Providers Ltd

Curust Industries Ltd

Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Caulkonce Sika Everbuild

Cellfast Garden Hose & Fitting

Cementone

Centurian

Irish International

Trading Corporation

Bostick Industries Ltd

Abrasives

Anderson Centurion

Plumbing Solution

Powerlines

Spectrum Industrial

Tradepacks

Warmseal

Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Cisa

CIP

C.K

Clake

Clarke Air

Clarke Contractor

Clarke Devil

Clarke Jumpstart

Clarke Logbuster

Clarke Power

Clarke Pump

Clarke Start’n’ Charge

Clarke StrongArm

Clarke Weld

Clarke Wordworker

Clarke Metal Work

Clarke X-Pro

Click Clack Tiles

CLC

BRAND INDEX

Colormat Bando Scripto Façade

Colormat Classic Facade

Computers

Profile Technology

ConmetallMeister John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Coo Var Curust Industries Ltd

Cooper Peglar

Cork Lighting Albany Home Décor

Corotop Laydex Building Solutions

Cougar Sharp Distributors

Cougar Safety Sharp Distributors

Cork Lighting Albany Home Décor

Cosyglo Arigna Fuels

Cresent Toolbank

Cromar Arc Building Products John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Cromleigh Slates SVK NV

Crow Paints Albany Home Décor

Cuprinol Dulux Paints Ireland Toolbank

Cutter Tubs Reisser Ireland

Classic Multi-Purpose T.I.Midwood & Co Ltd

Danco Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Airstop Systems Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Danfoss Products Spares Direct

Dargan Dargan Tools Limited

Decoboard Classic Façade SVK NV

Deanta Doors Deanta Doors

Décor Ireland Albany Home Décor

Decospan Irish Wire Products

Deckwright Ds Supplies

Deks Olje Igoe International Ltd

DeLonghi Charlie Shiels Ltd

Delta Lox Sharp Distributors

Demar Dominic Fleming Electrical

DeWalt Toolbank

Diasen Igoe International Ltd

Dilunett Igoe International Ltd

Dietz Lamps Curust Industries Ltd

Dimplex Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dixons Albany Home Décor

Don Quichotte John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd Reisser Ireland

Dorma Locks & Hardware

Dosco Dosco I.S. Varian & Co

Dosco Brushes Dosco

Douglas Decorative Range Curust Industries Ltd

Douglas Oxide Paint Curust Industries Ltd

Douglas Paints Curust Industries Ltd

Douglas Professional Range Curust Industries Ltd

Douglas White Spirits Curust Industries Ltd

Dow Ronseal

Locks & Hardware

Igoe International Ltd

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Clarke International Ltd

Mercer Agencies Ltd

Hultafors Group Ireland

Co.P Batteries Vendex Ltd T/A Powerline

Cobra Igoe International Ltd

Colcron Ronseal

Colourtrend

Albany Home décor

Colourtrend Prime Range Colourtrend

Colourtrend Weather

Colourtrend

Colour Expert Mark John Limited

Colormat Bando Classic Facade SVK NV

Dow Corning Ronseal

Draak M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Draper Draper Tools Ltd

Draper Expert Draper Tools Ltd

Draper Redline Draper Tools Ltd

Dreamland Dominic Fleming Electrical

Dreumex Irish Abrasives

Dronco Arc Building Products

DT 5 Dargan Tools Limited

Dry n’ Time Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dryzone Keypoint

DUB’L-LIF E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Duck Tape Toolbank

Ducky Igoe International Ltd

Dulux Trade Dulux Paints Ireland

Dunderdon Hultafors Group Ireland

DuPont Tyvek Laydex Building Solutions

Duracell Charlie Shiels Ltd Peterson of Dublin Power Providers Ltd Toolbank

Vendek Ltd T/A Powelrine

Dycon Albany Home Décor

Dyka by PVC Fabrications Ltd

EARTH BLU AGRI Sharp Distributors

Earth Blu Shovels Sharp Distributors

Daewoo

E B

BRAND INDEX

Igoe International Ltd

Eclipse A.E.F. Ltd

Dargan Tools Limited

Ecobrite Arigna Fuels

Eco Stik Technik Bostik Industries Ltd

EI Dominic Fleming

Ei Electronics EI Electronics

Einhell Toolbank

Electrolux Dominic Fleming Electrical

Elgento Dominic Fleming Electrical

Elka Keypoint

Elora Draper Tools Ltd

Emer Dargan Tools Limited

EMMA Footwear Hultafors Group Ireland

Emtelle PVC Fabrications Ltd

Energizer Dominic Fleming Electrical Power Providers Ltd

Vendex Ltd T/A Powerline

Enviromax Blue Supreme The Heating Solutions

Enviromax Blue Flame The Heating Solutions

Enviromax Condensing The Heating Solutions

Era JB Key Locks & Hardware

Ergas Flogas Ireland Ltd

Erin Excel Erin Horticulture Ltd

Erin Extra Erin Horticulture Ltd

Erin Molloy’s Erin Horticulture Ltd

Erin Traditional Erin Horticulture Ltd

Esbit Peterson Distribution

ESP Igoe International Ltd

Estwing Dargan Tools Limited

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Euroboor Sharp Distributors

Eurolite Locks & Hardware

Eurospec Locks & Hardware

Ever ready Charlie Shiels Ltd

Exitex John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd Locks & Hardware

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Sika Everbuild Curust Industries Ltd John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd M. Donnelly & Co Ltd Sharp Distributors Toolbank

Evo-Stik Bostik Industries Ltd Locks & Hardware Toolbank

Excellence Albany Home Décor

Exidor Locks & Hardware

Express Mark John Limited

Ezpro DS Supplies

Ezy Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Ezze Clean Sharp Distributors

FABLE Balcas

Faithfull Toolbank

Farho South Coast Sales

Fakro Tradecraft

Fakro Loft Ladders Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Fakro Roof MembraneTradecraft Building Products Ltd

Fakro Roof Windows Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Falcon Waterford Stanley

Far A.E.F. Ltd

Farecla Irish Abrasives

Federal Locks Sharp Distributors

Fento Dargan Tools Limited

Fida Products Spares Direct

FF Group Quality Tools Irish International Trading Corporation

Fillonce Sika Everbuild

The Heating Solutions Ltd The Heating Solutions Ltd

FiberFix Arc Building Products

Firmahold T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Fisco Toolbank

Fiskars Toolbank

Fixman M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Flag Curust Industries Ltd

Flamingo Dosco

I.S Varian & Co

Fleetwood Paints Albany Home Décor

Fleetwood

Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Flexovit Irish Abrasives

Floetrol

John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd Toolbank

Igoe International Ltd

Flogas Flogas Ireland Ltd.

FloPro Toolbank Patio Gas

Floorcare

Flymo

Footprint

Fourgroup

Force 10

Dargan Tools Limited

Liffey Distributors Ltd

Dargan Tools Limited

Calpeda Pumps

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Igoe International Ltd

Forever White Sika Everbuild

Forge Controls Spares Direct

Forge fix Toolbank-

Forge™ Heating Pro Spares Direct

Forge Insulation

Forge Radiators

Forge Rope Kits

Forge Solid fuel equit

Formica

Products Spares Direct

Spares Direct

Spares Direct

Spares Direct

Irish Wire Products

Framers Friends Emerald Clover LTd

Frog Tape Toolbank Keypoint

Fortessa Laydex Building Solutions

FTD Locks & Hardware

GACO

Igoe International Ltd

Gah Alberts Ds Supplies

Gardena Liffey Distributors Limited

Garden Mate Rustins Ltd

Gekatex

Genesis

Irish Abrasives

Arc Building Products

Geocel Ronseal

Geowet

George Foreman

Germa Kleen

Gerry Keane

Gillette

Global Water Calpeda Pumps

Goodmans

Go Green

Gorilla

Gorilla Glue

Sika Everbuild

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Sharp Distributors

Albany Home Décor

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dargan Tools Limited

Arc Building Products

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Gorilla Glue & Tapes Irish International Trading Corporation

G.M.C.

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

GPO Charlie Shiels Ltd

G Man

Graham & Brown

Dargan Tools Limited

Albany Home Décor

Granyte Sherwin-Williams

Greenfx DS Supplies

Grillstream

Erin Horticulture Ltd

Gripcoat Sika Everbuild

Griptite Sika Everbuild

Gripmax

PVC Fabrications Ltd

Groz Sharp Distributors

Gully Gobbler Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

GT7 Contech

GU Locks & Hardware

HAILO

Irish Wire Products

Hammerplast Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Hammerite

Toolbank

Herbst Software Herbst Software

Heuger Arc Building Products

HG I.S. Varian & Co

Hitachi Toolbank

Holden Décor Albany Home Décor

Homax Igoe International Ltd

Homestyle Plus I.S. Varian & Co

Honeywell Controls Spares Direct

Hoover Charlie Shiels Ltd

Hoppe Locks & Hardware

Hotspot Rustins Ltd

Hotline Fencers & Insulators Irish International Trading Corporation

House Mate Rustins Ltd

Hozelock Toolbank

Hyundai Dargan Tools Limited

Hugo Padlocks Irish International Trading Corporation

Hultafors Toolbank

Hultafors Tools Hultafors Group Ireland

IDEAL

IFAM JB Key

Igoe International Albany Home Décor

I Love Birds Emerald Clover Ltd

I Love Dogs Emerald Clover Ltd

Intact Software Intact Software

Irwin E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Itesori Locks & Hardware

Iseo Locks & Hardware

Isopon Helko John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd

IT Tape Keypoint

IU Howard W Howard Kildare Ltd

Ivory Dargan Tools Limited

JACK HANDSAWS Irish International

James

Jaz Keypoint

JCP

Jefferson

Jetcem

Jetcem

Jeyes

JG

Jingles

Job

Johnson Levels Hultafors Group Ireland

Jokari Toolbank

Joran M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

JSP E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Keypoint

Justsell Agility Software Ltd

KABA

KANA

Kapro Dargan Tools Limited

Karcher Toolbank

Katz Safety Sharp Distributors

Kidde Toolbank

Keyline

Kenwood

Keter Roc Toolbank

Dulux Paints Ireland

Haro Whiteriver Group

HBC Hillbrush

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Hellberg Safety Hultafors Group Ireland

Helko John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd

Heldite Rustins Ltd

Henley Stoves Henley Stoves

Helix

Power Providers Ltd

Heller John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Henderson Helko John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd

Henkel

Dargan Tools Limited

Henkel Toolbank

Henry Charlie Shiels Ltd

Key

King Katering

Kingcan

Kingspor

KIP

KleanX

Kmix

Knauf Knauf Ireland

Knipex

Komelon Toolbank

Komet Keypoint

Kopper Kut Sharp Distributors

Konig Dominic Fleming

Konig xsparetise Limited

Korloy Sharp Distributors

Kota Balcas W Howard Kildare

Kreg M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Kronotex Whiteriver Group

Krups Charlie Shiels Ltd

Kunys / CLC Toolbank

LA CORNUE Waterford Stanley

Lakeone Curust Industries Ltd

Laminator Reisser Ireland

Lamson Sharp Distributors

Langlow Arc Building Products

Laser E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Leadax Irish International Trading Corporation

Leatherman Peterson Distribution

Led Lenser Peterson Distribution Toolbank

Leica Toolbank

Leisuregrow Erin Horticulture Ltd

Lennox M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

LG Charlie Shiels Ltd Erin Horticulture Ltd

Liberon Toolbank

Lighthouse Toolbank

Lime Wizard Water Filter Earthridge International Limited

Lince Curust Industries Ltd

Lloytron Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Loctite Dargan Tools Limited Toolbank Henkel Power Providers Ltd

Lowe Metal & Machinery Paint Curust Industries Ltd

Lowe Rust Prime Curust Industries Ltd

Lord Sheraton Rustins Ltd

Lox Sharp Distributors

Loxeal Adhesives Sharp Distributors

LT-33 Arc Building Products

Luceco Luceco Plc Toolbank

Lucky Line JB Key

Lumberjack Curust Industries Ltd

Lynwood Arc Building Products

Lynwood Harris Brushes Curust Industries Ltd

MAMMOTH TAPES Curust Industries Ltd

Manital` Lock & Hardware

Mannok Mannok

Mark Mark John Limited

Mark V Mark John Limited

Marmox Arc Building Products

Marhalltown Dargan Tools Limited Toolbank

Master Lock Curust Industries Ltd Toolbank

Master Plug Dominic Fleming Electrical Luceco Plc Toolbank

Masterlocks Curust Industries Ltd

Max6mum Security Curust Industries Ltd

Maxell Power Providers Ltd

Maxichem Keypoint

Maxicut Keypoint

Maxiflex Keypoint

Maxifry Keypoint

Maxim Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Maxiterm Keypoint

McCulloch Liffey Distributors Ltd

MDF Drillers Sharp Distributors

Medite Irish Wire Products

Memtech Laydex Building Solutions

Menalux Dominic Fleming Electrical

Merchant software RNH

Marshalltown E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Mercer Leisure Mercer Agencies Ltd

Mercury Waterford Stanley

Metabo

A.E.F. Ltd Toolbank

Mewett Dargan Tools Limited

Midland Lead Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Miele

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Mikalor Dargan Tools Limited

John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Mila Locks & Hardware

Milwaukee Toolbank

Mirkon Prazision

Sharp Distributors

Moldex Toolbank

Monogram Charlie Shiels Ltd

Monument Dargan Tools Limited

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd Toolbank

Morphy Richard Charlie Sheils Ltd

Morris Spray Paints &Accessories Irish International Trading Corporation

Trollull Rustins Ltd

Moss Boss Dargan Tools Limited

Motorola

Mouldx

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Arc Building Products

MS-11 Arc Building Products

Mucky Boots Arc Building Products

Multi-clean7 Contech

Multi-Fix

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Munki Notes Power Providers Ltd

Muskil

John Murphy ( Casterea) Ltd

Mutton Cloth Irish Abrasives

MX Mark John Limited

NATIONAL ABRASIVES

Nela

BRAND INDEX

Permabase Laydex Building Solutions

PFT Tradecraft Building Products

Philips Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical

Philips Batteries Power Providers Ltd

Philips Led Power Providers Ltd

Philips Lighting Power Providers Ltd

Philmac South Coast Sales

Phoenix Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Phoenix Putty Curust Industries Ltd

Pifco Dominic Fleming Electrical

Pink Grip Sika Everbuild

Pinty Plus Arc Building Products

Plasti Kote Bostik Industries Ltd Toolbank

Plasplugs John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Pluvitec Laydex Building Solutions

Point of Sale Profile Technology

Point of Sale Systems Profile Technology

Point of Sales Systems Profile Technology

Polycell Dulux Paints Ireland Toolbank

Polyclear Igoe International Ltd

Polybase Laydex Building Solutions

Polyvine Curust Industries Ltd

Powerblast Emerald Clover Ltd

Powerbohr Reisser Ireland

Power Home Products Albany Home Décor

Powermaster Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Powerpoint Charlie Shiels Ltd

Prem Plus Reisser

Arc Building Products

Dargan Tools Limited

Neotech Calpeda Pumps

Nettuno Sharp Distributors

Nespresso Charlie Shiels Ltd

Net-Trol

Igoe International Ltd

Nicoline DS Supplies

Nightwatcher Dominic Fleming Electrical

Nilfisk Alto Charlie Shiels Ltd

Dominic Fleming Electrical Toolbank

Nitro Mors

Bostik Industreis Ltd

No More Nails Henkel

Noma Christmas Erin Horticulture Ltd

Noma Garden Art Erin Horticulture Ltd

Norbar Sharp Distributors Toolbank

Norko Dominic Fleming Electrical

Norma Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Dargan Tools Limited

Norton Irish Abrasives

Notrax Entrance Matting Ds Supplies

Numatic Charlie Shiels Ltd

OECE

Sherwin-Williams

Oerlikon A.E.F. Ltd

One Time Sharp Distributors

Onix T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Oral B Charlie Shiels Ltd

Orange Gripper Keypoint

Oregon Liffey Distributors Ltd

Ornimat Façade Panels SVK NV

Osram Lighting Vendex Ltd T/A Powerline

Otlav Locks & Hardware

Outdoor Edge Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Oven Mate Rustins Ltd

Owatrol Igoe International Ltd

Owatrol Oil

Igoe International Ltd

Owl Igoe International Ltd

PAINTWELL I.S. Varian & Co

Palace Arc Building Products

Panasonic Vendek Ltd T/A Powelrine

Parexlanko Render Systems Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Paslode John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Pc Henderson John Murphy ( (Casterea) Ltd

Peek Rustins Ltd

Prep Excellence Ltd

Predator Dargan Tools Limited

Prepdeck Igoe International Ltd

Prince PVC Fabrications Ltd

Principle Tradecraft Building Products

Pritt Henkel Power Providers Ltd

Prodec E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Pro Décor I.S. Varian & Co

Profile Technology Profile Technology

Proform Laydex Building Solutions

Pro-line Arc Building Products

Pro Master I.S. Varian & Co

Prosolve E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Protecta Igoe International Ltd

Providus Dargan Tools Limited

Puro Plusa Façade Panels SVK NV

Pur7 Contech

PX Mark John Limited

QUICK COLOUR Curust Industries Ltd

Quik – Pik Sharp Distributors

RADONCARE RADON PRODUCTS Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Rainbow Fresh Emerald Clover Ltd Rapid Toolbank

Rapier Star John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Rangemaster Waterford Stanley

Rawlplug Rawlplug Ireland Ltd

Rayburn Waterford Stanley

RBUK Locks & Hardware

Really Good S**t Emerald Clover Ltd

Red Devil Sharp Distributors

Red Gorilla Toolbank

Regutti Locks & Hardware

Reisser Reisser Ireland

Reisser Cutter M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Ragni Dargan Tools Limited

Refina Dargan Tools Limited

Rekki Sharp Distributors

Remington Charlie Shiels Ltd

Rendagrip Sika Everbuild

Rentokil Toolbank

Rapierstar John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Retrogrip DS supplies

Ridgeway Fleetwood Paints Ltd

Ridgid A.E.F Ltd

BRAND INDEX

Toolbank

Riello Spares Spares Direct

Rito Bositk Industries Ltd

River Collectin N&C Enterprises

Roberts Charlie Shiels Ltd

Robust Dargan Tools Limited

Roll+Stroll Sika Everbuild

Curust Industries Ltd

Rollins Dargan Toolbank

Ronseal Albany Home Décor

Ronseal Ronseal

Roof7 Contech

Roofix Curust Industries Ltd

Rosett John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Ross Luceco Plc

Rota Excellence Ltd

Rota Cutters Sharp Distributors

Rota Drills Sharp Distributors

Rota HSS Sharp Distributors

Rothley Ds Supplies

Roughneck Toolbank

RST Dargan Tools Limited Toolbank

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Russell Hobbs Charlie Shiels Ltd

Rustins Excellence Ltd

Rustins Ltd Rustins

Ryan Wallcoverings Albany Home Décor

R2 Reisser Ireland

SAHECO Locks & Hardware

Sasta Basta Parsons Ltd

Staedtler Power Providers Ltd

Salmon Pumps Earthridge Internationa Limited

Samsung Charlie Shiels Ltd

Santos Curust Industries Ltd

Sapphire Sharp Distributors

Sayerlack Sherwin-Williams

Seasonite Igoe International Ltd

Self Set Traps Irish International Trading Corporation

Senco John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Scan Toolbank

Seadec Whiteriver Group

Searchlight Charlie Shiels Ltd

Securefast Locks & Hardware

Sellotape Henkel Toolbank Power Providers Ltd

Sensotec Charlie Shiels Ltd

Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams

Shield T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Shine-A-Light Mercer Agencies Ltd

Showa E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Shurtape Toolbank

SIA Irish Abrasives

SIBU Ds Supplies

Sigma Arc Building Products John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Signet À.E.F. Ltd

Sikkens Dulux Paints Ireland Toolbank

Silverline M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Simpsons Strong Tie John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd

Sirap Tradecraft Building Products

Sixtion Keypoint

Skiffy Irish Wire Products

Smartbel Dominic Fleming Electrical

SNR Timber Murray Timber Group

Snickers Workwear Hultafors Group Ireland

Solid Gear Footwear Hultafors Group Ireland

Solatube Sun Tunnels Tradecraft Building Products Ltd

Solga Keypoint

Solvite Henkel Excellence Ltd Toolbank

Spang Dunne and Dineen

Spear & Jackson

Speedheater

E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Igoe International Ltd

Speedstar Reisser Ireland

Sphera Modern Plant

SPID Curust Industries Ltd

Stabila Toolbank

Stack on Sharp Distributors

Stadium Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Stanley E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Peterson Distribution Waterford Stanley

Stanley Adhesives Dargans

Star Reisser

Starrett A.E.F. Ltd Toolbank

Status Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Status Lighting Vendex Ltd T/A Powerline

Steelpumps Calpeda Pumps

Stefanplast (Plastics) I.S. Varian & Co

Stixall Curust Industries Ltd

Sika Everbuild

Stafford Coal

Stafford Eco-Fuel

Stafford Fuels Ltd

Stafford Fuels Lts

Stones Rustins Ltd

Strantrax Bostik Industries Ltd

Subteck Calpeda Pumps

Supreme PVC Fabrications Ltd

Super Seal Flexible Bath & Shower Tray Sealer

Earthridge International Limited

Super Quality 1 Irish Abrasives

Super Quality 2 Irish Abrasives

Super Quality 3 Irish Abrasives

Super Quality Orange Irish Abrasives

Super7 Contech

Supreme Stationery

Power Providers Ltd

Swarfega Excellence Ltd Toolbank

Syn-Oxide Laydex Building Solutions

SW Keypoint

SX Arc Building Products

TACWISE

M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Takker Picture Hanging Ds Supplies

Tallon

Power Providers Ltd

Tassimo Charlie Shiels Ltd

Tauras

T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Tec7 Contech

Tec7 Cleaner Contech

Tec7 Filler Contech

Teng Tools Toolbank

Tefal

Charlie Shiels Ltd

Teranna Laydex Building Solutions

Tessi Curust Industries Ltd

Texan Tools Sharp Distributors

Textrol Igoe International Ltd

The River Collection N&C Enterprises Ltd

Thermilate Igoe International Ltd

Thompson’s Ronseal

Thorsmon John Murphy ( Castlerea Ltd) Ltd M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

TIMco T.I. Midwood & Co

Tivoli Mark John Limited

Toe Guard Footwear Hultafors Group Ireland

Tor Curust Industries Ltd

Torsion Impact Reisser Ireland

Tower Dominic Fleming Electrical

Toyota Toyota Material Handling Ireland

Toyota Industrial Equipment

BT Warehouse Equipment

Trade Choice Corry’s Ironmongery Ltd

Tradex Albany Home Décor

Trans7 Contech

Trax Sharp Distributors

Trend Toolbank

Trollull Steel Wool Irish International Trading Corporation

Tropitech Igoe International Ltd

Tru-Fix M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Twist & Spray PlatoKote

Tuff Cat Dargan Tools Limited

Tuffking Keypoint

Turnstyle Locks & Hardware

ULTRAGRINE Dargan Tools Limited

Ultratape DS Supplies

Ultimate Door Pack Locks & Hardware

Uni Gas Sharp Distributors

Uni Pipe Slip Sharp Distributors

Uni Red Sharp Distributors

Uni White Sharp Distributors

Uni-Fix M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

UniFit Charlie Shiels Ltd

Uni flax Sharp Distributors

Unibond Dargan Tools Limited Excellence Ltd Henkel Power Providers Ltd Toolbank

Union Locks & Hardware Toolbank

Universal Fabrics Albany Home Décor

VADO TAPS, SHOWERING & ACCESSORIES

Earthridge International Limited

Varian I.S. Varian & Co

Vaughan Toolbank

Vax Charlie Shiels Ltd

Velcro Ds Supplies Toolbank

Veto T.I. Midwood & Co Ltd

Victorinox Peterson Distribution

Vigil Anti Slip Sharp Distributors

Visqueen Laydex Building Solutions

Vitcas Stove Accessories Curust Industries Ltd

Vitratape DS Supplies

Vitrex Tile Trims Bostick industries Ltd

WAGNER Ds Supplies Toolbank

Walker Charlie Shiels Ltd Igoe International Ltd

Wash & Clean I.S. Varian & Co

Waspinator Ds Supplies

Weathershield Dulux Paints Ireland

Wellhofer Airtight attic Hatches McCann & Byrne

Wepos Arc Building Products

Wera Toolbank

Werko HSS Sharp Distributors

Whiteriver Whiteriver Group

Whirlpool Charlie Shiels Ltd W Howard Kildare Ltd

Wibe Ladders Hultafors Group Ireland

Wiss Toolbank

Winnerflex Sharp Distributors

Witthaut Irish Abrasives

Wilco Reisser Ireland

Wolfcraft DS Supplies

Wonder Grip Dosco I.S. Varian & Co

Wonderwal Mercer Agencies Ltd

Wonderwipes Sika Everbuild

Worldwide E.A. Martin & Son Ltd

Work Safe M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Wudcare Rustins Ltd

X-TACK7 Contech

XL Fire Cement Curust Industries Ltd

T-Rex Keypoint

Tri Circle Dargan Tools Limited

Somta

A.E.F. Ltd

Sonicare Charlie Shiels Ltd

Sony Charlie Shiels Ltd

Sottini Ideal Standard Ltd

South Brass South Coast Sales

Trimax Curust Industries Ltd

Triton Earthridge International Limited M. Donnelly & Co Ltd

Trojan DS Supplies

Trollull Curust Industries Ltd

YALE Rawlplug Ireland Ltd Toolbank

ZARGES Toolbank

Zinsser Zinsser

Zentro Reisser Ireland

Tired of outdoor paint that doesn’t last? AllCoat® Exterior has you covered. It sticks to just about anything - wood, metal, masonry, even plastic - and shrugs off mould, cracks and flaking without breaking a sweat. With fast drying and a water-shedding finish, it’s built to handle whatever the weather throws at it. Plus, with incredible colour retention and up to 15 years of durability,* you won’t be repainting anytime soon. Tintable to any BS, NCS, or RAL colour in matt, satin or glossgive the job the professional edge it deserves

Enquire about stocking Zinsser today, contact Michael Taylor, Sales and Key Account Manager NI: +44 (0)28 9262 0300, ROI: +353(0)1 840 3969 or email: info@relay.global. www.zinsseruk.com @zinsseruk. *