Leroy Merlin has opened its fourth Johannesburg store opposite Fourways Mall, drawing over 5 000 customers on opening weekend despite pandemic cautions. Discover the opening-day buzz, the safety-first promotions across channels, and the unique ribbon‑cutting tradition that kicked off trading.
Agrinet has appointed Eben van Zyl as sales executive to lead national sales, grow the team, and drive the company’s growth strategy. With senior roles at Gedore Tools and Matus, he brings deep hardware expertise—discover his plans for Agrinet’s next phase.
John Deere is taking its construction brand into 18 countries across southern and western Africa, launching excavators, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, motor graders and dozers through new independent dealers. See which markets are included and what customers can expect as the rollout begins.
Welding is booming—and Strike-Arc makes it simpler, portable and affordable for DIYers, farmers and small workshops. Discover how this Agrinet range delivers user‑friendly stick welders and cutting gear for lighter industrial jobs and start‑up projects, with features that help you strike the perfect arc.
The SA coatings industry mourns Antonio “Toni” Stella, renowned tutor and former SAPMA Training Manager, who died on 22 March at 69. With a career spanning Wardkiss, Dulux and more, his unmatched training legacy leaves a gap few can fill—read how he shaped generations of paint professionals.
Join the Ingco success story in 2021: grow your margins with professional tools made affordable, a fast‑expanding range—including welding and a 20V cordless brushless angle grinder—and a partner committed to your customers. See how retailers are unlocking growth with consistent support, relentless innovation and a brand that keeps getting better.
Pratley mourns managing director Kim Pratley, son of founder Monty, whose pioneering spirit helped take Pratley Putty from SA workshops to NASA’s Ranger Moon mission. Discover the legacy behind the world’s first epoxy putty and how this proudly South African brand continues to shape industry after his passing.
Marking 30 years, Promac Paints has boosted automation at its Silverton, Pretoria plant and, following its Cedar Paints acquisition, now boasts 60 million litres in annual capacity. Discover how disciplined leadership and smart growth have strengthened this South African brand’s value promise and market position.
Discover how Mapei is expanding its proven range of building solutions—from tile adhesives and LVT systems to waterproofing, repair mortars and high‑performance flooring for industrial and healthcare spaces. With 80+ years’ expertise and a global footprint, see why it’s the trusted partner from foundation to roof.
Matus had spent around 28 years in its operations building based in Durban, but the time has come and to move on and they are now situated at new address in Springfield Park, Durban.
