Traders Update

The Timber & Hardware Exchange has recently welcomed quite a few new hardware suppliers and manufacturers to live trading.

Eco-Profil Wood Plastic Composite

Le Messurier (pronounced "Le Measurer") Eco-Profil Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) decking is maintenance-free outdoor solution that dispenses with the need for added treatment.

Hardware Retailers Ask Suppliers to Use GS1 Standards

Australia's hardware retailers and buying group are calling on their suppliers to join in a push for Supply Chain and eCommerce implementations based on GS1 standards.

Important Pacific Exchanger Update

Are you using the latest version of the Pacific Exchanger software? If not, an update to the latest version 2.3.0, is now available for download.

Driving sustainable building in residential sector

The BCA (Building Code of Australia) 2010 proposed guidelines of a minimum six-star energy rating for residential buildings across Australia, is a progressive move in response to the global concern about greenhouse gas emissions and negative impacts on the environment.

Diggers Competition Winner Announced

Diggers, a Recochem brand, recently awarded a national winner for its $5,000 diy renovation.

IHA Centenary Congress London 2009

The International Hardware and Housewares Association (IHA) held their Centenary Congress from September 18-20 in Central London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Dulux Splits

On May 3, Orica announced that it intended to proceed with its demerger of DuluxGroup to create separate, ASX-listed companies. The demerger is expected to go ahead in July 2010, subject to shareholder and court approvals.

Can metal lathes be made safe?

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE By Frank Schrever, a member of the AS4024.1 committee.

HBT National Conference in WA with a twist

This year, Hardware & Building Traders extends and open invitation to all independent hardware, building materials and timber retailers in Western Australia.