Discover how Siltech’s long‑standing female leadership powers trusted silicone sealants and adhesives in South Africa’s DIY and hardware market—delivering reliable products, strong category support, and consistent performance that builds loyalty. Read on to see what sets Siltech apart for retailers.
WADFOW entered the local market in mid-2024. Since then, the brand has quickly evolved from ‘the new kid on the shelf’ to one that retailers are actively building around. Skillcraft Agencies distributes the range. It has gained strong traction over the last 18 months – particularly in the automotive category, where WADFOW is now making […]
Celebrating 40 years of Build it: from one bold vision to 397 stores across five countries, empowering entrepreneurs and families. Meet Herman Steyn and Artwell Chirahwi—loyal retail members whose grit and lessons define our legacy—then discover the milestones, setbacks, and wins that shaped their journeys.
After 25 years leading Academy Brushware, industry icon Craig Smith retires at the end of December 2025. Explore the stories, milestones, and the values—quality, relationships, and trust—that shaped his legacy and the hardware sector he helped define.
Agrinet marks 75 years of service and solutions—shaped by innovation, heritage, and wholesale excellence—from its VETSAK roots to a national partner to agriculture, hardware, and retail. Explore the milestones, the resilience behind the brand, and what’s next for co‑ops and customers across South Africa.
Celebrate Women’s Month with stories of industry leaders reshaping hardware retail and supply chains. From Adele Baard’s rise from tills to brand builder to Suzette Geldenhuys’s multi‑store success, meet the women breaking barriers and leading growth—click through for inspiration and practical leadership lessons.
Discover how Medal Paints, a proudly South African, family-owned brand with 40+ years’ heritage, leads paint innovation—from Everbond waterproofing to new Everflex Liquid Rubber with 500% flexibility and 95% recovery. See how its four‑in‑one PVA and trusted quality help retailers and homeowners protect and beautify every surface.
In 2025, GLUEDEVIL celebrates 30 years of innovation, growing from a Durban family start-up to a South African manufacturing leader under twin brothers Jason and Shane Nadauld. Discover how local R&D, expanded factories, and customer-first values deliver quality that rivals—and often beats—international brands.
For nearly 70 years, family‑run Hardware Centre has been South Africa’s go‑to for woodworking tools, machinery, and finishes—serving DIYers and professional craftsmen alike. Explore top brands like Milescraft, Bora Portamate, Topman Japanese Saws, Liberon, and Rustins, plus a comprehensive range of hand and power tools, workshop machinery, and accessories.
Tile & Floor Care (TFC) marks 25 years of trusted innovation in tile and floor care. Discover how Graham Ashley’s 2000 vision grew into a market leader, bridging tiles and chemicals with expert service and a comprehensive range built for the hardware, tile, and DIY sectors.
