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.

HAV Awards Night 2010

More than 200 people from Victoria’s hardware industry attended the annual HAV Awards Night at Powerhouse Function Centre on November 25.

Electrical Warning Signs

Queensland retailers and wholesalers will soon be required to display a ‘Don’t DIY’ sign for the sale of non plug-in electrical equipment.

Fletcher’s Crane Bid

New Zealand-based Fletcher Building lodged a surprise $740 million hostile takeover offer for building supplies company, Crane Group, on December 15.

Mark Burrowes Returns at Danks

Mark Burrowes, the former Mitre 10 CEO, is Danks’ new boss. Burrowes has taken on the role of General Manager – Home, Timber and Hardware Group and will report directly to Masters CEO Don Stallings. Burrowes will also join the Woolworths Executive Leadership Team.

Graffiti Prevention Act 2007 Introduced In Victoria

The recently introduced Graffiti Prevention Act 2007 will restrict the sale and advertising of spray paint cans in Victoria in an effort to tackle the graffiti problem. The Act commenced on April 17, 2008, with restrictions on spray paint cans coming in on June 30, 2008.

Cam Do

Mitre 10 has launched a major ad campaign featuring TV handyman, Scott Cam, after awarding Creative Oasis its creative account.