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.

Philmac Wins Awards At CRT National Conference

Leading Australian specialist pipe fittings manufacturer Philmac has continued its exceptional record with the CRT group, winning two awards at CRT's national conference in Sydney.

Timber Technology As A Source Of Competitive Advantage

How are timber businesses leveraging technology to its fullest potential? Andrea Dixon from timber technology provider Disprax has the story...

“Henkel Innovation Trophy”, Round 2

Last December heralded the first round of the worldwide inventors' competition for the “Henkel Innovation Trophy”. This was Henkel's first foray into the world of the independent inventor, an initiative aimed at appealing to these creative minds to submit their ideas for product development. The response – from inventors around the world – was very positive.

Guerrilla Marketing

“Guerrilla Marketing” was coined by JC Levinson in 1982 to describe unconventional ways of promoting products using a very low budget. The subject deserves a book, not just a paragraph but let's see if a grab-bag of examples can stir your imagination to the point where you jump out of your seat and yell, "We could do that!" So, to prime your mind ask, "Who else sells to the customers I want to reach?" Then you might ask, could you ...

2007 National Hardware Show Report

Innovative new products were one of the main attractions at the 2007 National Hardware Show. Bob Vereen reports…

Cologne Hardware Fair Open to DIYers

Starting in 2008, the giant International Hardware Fair/Practical World will open its doors to skilled trades and do-it-yourselfers.