Christine Bannister

Melbourne

Editor at Australian Hardware Journal

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Timber Update August 2024

Sep 15, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

Investigations are underway for the development of a new hub that has the ability to manufacture timber that has the same strength as steel. Australian Bluegum Plantations, Midway, and New Forests are three forestry companies now collaborating with Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (GTFIH) and the Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) to develop a hardwood timber manufacturing hub in Victoria’s Glenelg Shire, a recent auManufacturing report has found.
STIHL’s battery-powered innovations drive OPE to a new level

Sep 13, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

All things trimming and mowing are expected to dominate the garden and outdoor living sector this spring, according to STIHL, with lawn mowers and grass trimmers anticipated to have a strong spike in sales. STIHL Australia’s Campaigns and Content Lead, Alexandra Moon says STIHL is seeing more people move towards advanced technology in lawn products, such as battery mowers and even robotic mowers for suburban backyards. “We have a wide range of mowers to suit any sized yard.
Benalla Mitre 10 expands award-winning garden department

Sep 13, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

A combination of high standards in-store along with a wealth of knowledge delivered by the team has seen Benalla Mitre 10’s garden centre not only win multiple awards, but expand its space to make way for a new outdoor furniture area.
Brighton Best International prioritises its distributors

Sep 13, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

Brighton Best International (BBI) is a leading wholesale fastener supplier, with 31 branches worldwide. Brighton Best has four fully stocked warehouses in Australia that work in partnership with its distributors out of Sydney (Head Office), Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Do you really know what your customers are purchasing this garden season?

Sep 13, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

Taking the time to get to know your customer base should be a priority this season. When you know exactly what your customers want to buy, you can ensure your garden centre will have the right products available to your local customer base, while also building sales throughout the season. HBT Category Manager Marcella Indries says she expects the upcoming gardening season, “ to be an interesting one”, with a number of factors expected to impact consumers’ purchasing decisions.
Elliott family legacy lives on at Paint Place Rockingham

Sep 13, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

Kyle Elliott has worked in the paint industry his entire life. After almost a decade of hard work, Kyle has now taken over his parent’s store, Paint Place Rockingham and is already well on his way to building a thriving business.
Mitre 10 store splits in twoto make way for Total Tools

Jul 2, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

Trading directly across the road from a large Bunnings warehouse, Port Lincoln Mitre 10 is up against some of the fiercest competition in Australia. But it seems the store is holding up well against the big box after the store underwent an extensive transformation and also implemented a new Total Tools store.
Faster-to-install plays pivotal role in the fastener future

Jul 2, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

With both the timber, building and construction industries set to face significant challenges in the months ahead, Simpson Strong-Tie Australia says faster-to-install screws will help to reduce build times and costs for professionals in the trade, while increasing productivity with reliable fasteners. Simpson Strong-Tie is a world leader in structural product solutions, helping customers build safer and stronger structures.
Simple safety and security solutions remain on-trend

Jul 2, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

While tech savvy consumers often enjoy implementing high-tech safety and security products into their homes, for some consumers, having all the bells and whistles on a smart lock can be overwhelming. Today, digital lock options are proving to be an easy and stress-free alternative. ASSA ABLOY’s Director of Innovation Andrew Williams says this is why it is so important that a wide range of applications are on offer to cater to all levels of usability.
Sporting mates make a splash with first Haymes Paint Shop

Jun 28, 2024 | hardwarejournal.com.au | Christine Bannister

Three entrepreneurial mates have opened Kirrawee’s, first Haymes Paint Shop after bonding over a pie and beer in the stands at Shark Park in New South Wales. Chris Sands, Nathan Lowe and Adrian van de Lustgraaf decided to make a splash in the paint world after cheering on the Cronulla Sharks rugby team together for more than a decade. The trio, who bring a combined 40 to 50 years of business experience to their new venture, recently opening the store at 20a Flora St, Kirrawee.