ManoMano, the leading European platform for DIY and gardening, has raised 110 million euros in a new funding round and has confirmed the company’s 2020 ambition of achieving 1 billion euros in sales. This series […]
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Tacklife gives a spin to the Cordless Reciprocating Saw
Now admittedly, Tacklife is not the Snap-on of the Home DIY circuit. But the branch-clamping jaws on Tacklife’s 12V-class compact cordless reciprocating saw is rather intriguing. Generating 2500 RPM with a 0.8″ cutting stroke length […]
Norcros finalises acquisition process of SA’s ‘House of Plumbing’
Norcros, a market leading supplier of high quality and innovative bathroom and kitchen products have confirmed, further to its announcements on 16 January and 25 March 2019, that it has completed the acquisition of South […]
Is it a sign? Wayfair is set to step into the physical space with its first Brick & Mortar store
They are one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, and Wayfair have announced plans to open its first full-service physical retail store later this year. To be located in the Natick Mall […]
Grafton Group set to acquire Polvo BV
Grafton Group plc, the merchanting and DIY Group with operations in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, have announced that it has conditionally agreed to acquire Polvo BV from the privately owned Pallieter Group […]
DIY or DDI? Millenials have made the choice…
Think of it as the end result of social media overexposure, of information at your fingertips…Millennials are fast ditching DIY in favour of DDI – Dad’ll Do It, a study found. The study by Ronseal […]
Salone del Mobile 2019: Ikea and Sonos unveil Symfonisk range
IKEA have democratised light in the home for years – with the connected smart lighting system TRÅDFRI as the latest addition. Now, setting out to also make high-quality sound available for everyone, the collaborative range […]
At Salone Del Mobile 2019, Bang & Olufsen promises magic!
From 8–14 April, Milan will welcome the world to Design Week, with two key events in Salone del Mobile Milano and Fuorisalone. For Fuorisalone 2019, Bang & Olufsen is set to present a retrospective exhibition […]
Dynabrade Inc turns 50 on April 1
Walter Welsch was known as the man with a method, as he always focused on how to improve the end-users’ finishing processes by developing specialty tools that save customers time and money. He started Dynabrade […]
3D printing of tough parts on the battlefield could revolutionize the logistics of war
Steel used to make bunker-busting bombs adapted by the US Army for 3D printing. A low-alloy-steel powder with high toughness could one day allow soldiers in the field to 3D-print ultrastrong replacement parts. The powder […]