Ireland and Netherlands boost Grafton’s 2018 merchanting performance
Grafton’s merchanting businesses delivered growth for Grafton, particularly in Ireland, the Netherlands and in the UK. Adding detail to its preliminary results, the international builders merchanting and DIY group saw revenue rise 9% in 2018, to £2.95 billion (8% growth in constant currency). The strong organic growth in Ireland and Netherlands Merchanting was bolstered by […]
Toolbank owner Dormole acquires Tucks Fasteners & Fixings
Dormole – the privately-owned business that owns Toolbank – has increased its investment in the Irish market by purchasing 100% of the share capital of Tucks O’Brien Ltd (TOB) and Tucks Fasteners & Fixings Ltd (QFF ) – among the leading tools and fixings distributors based in Dublin. In the short term, there will be […]
Is Toolfix’s new tool shop the largest in Ireland?
As of 8am this morning (29 September 2017), ToolFix’s new 25,000 sq ft tool shop is now open. Located at the former Ecco building at Dundalk, the vast stockist is reportedly the biggest tool shop in Ireland. Special offers are running to promote the launch of Toolfix’s new location – there are photos from the […]
Workwear brand Portwest wins Export Business of the Year
Safety garments, footwear, gloves and PPE specialist Portwest has won plaudits from this year’s All-Ireland Business All Stars Awards. Portwest picked up the Export Business of the Year prize at the All Ireland Summit, held in Croke Park, Dublin. Portwest has over 100 years of experience in the design, manufacture and supply of workwear. In […]
Ireland’s Hardware Show saw €20 million in deals
The latest edition of Ireland’s bi-annual Hardware Show Ireland took place over two days last month at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin. The show, which has been running since the mid-1970s, boasted some significant industry exhibitors, including Hexstone, Crown Paints, Dargan and Draper, as well as some household names like Jeep and even Google and its Digital Garage. Hardware Association Ireland […]
Next year’s Hardware Show Ireland is on track to be record breaker
Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) has revealed that The Hardware Show 2017 is now the biggest show in the Association’s history, with three months still to go. Over 3,300sqm of space has been sold in RDS Simmonscourt for the event, which will run 5-6 March 2017. It far exceeds the 2015 Show in size in Citywest, HAI confirmed. […]
Arc Building Products expands with new 100,000 sq ft premises in Ireland
Arc Building Products has moved into new 100,000 sq ft premises in Arklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland. The new site houses Arc’s manufacturing plant, warehousing and distribution centre, alongside the laboratories and offices, providing the firm with space to expand. The developer, manufacturer and distributor of building, construction and DIY products – is now located on the IDA Business & Technology […]