SHOW REVIEW >
NMBS SHOW 2019
Deals, product launches and networking (with a free lunch)
helped make this year’s National Merchant Buying Society’s show
another busy trade event. Peter Brett reports from the Ricoh Arena…
SHOWS REVIEW >
NMBS SHOW 2019
Deals, product launches and networking (with a free lunch)
helped make this year’s National Merchant Buying Society’s show
another busy trade event. Peter Brett reports from the Ricoh Arena…
The Show must go on – despite everything. And so, it did, despite a comical and/or desperate Brexit situation and the inevitable uncertainty created for businesses. Such was the interest by tool and hardware dealers (helped no doubt by the promise of Very Good Deals on the Day) that by 10 a.m, the carparks at the popular Ricoh Arena show venue were overflowing.
Inside, the aisles were packed with visitors and many, many deals were being done. It is clear that innovations in the industry have taken hold. Not least of which is the widespread adoption of smart technology. It is rare to see a tradesperson these days without a smartphone using it to check everything from the status of a materials order or the best way of doing a shower installation. To be in it, and amongst it, companies have to do the same and so the virtuous circle is started...
Innovation, innovation, innovation
As can be expected, I love looking out for launches and new products. DART Tool Group sported their new logo on an impressive new stand. DART has continued to grow year on year, very much helped by a steady stream of desirable products at very good prices. This year DART showcased a few new ranges of Premium Mini-Holesaws, quick release arbors and SDS Max Cross Head hammer drills. All of these are consumables and DART seem to have no issues with attracting return customers to them – a sure sign of successful sourcing of a quality product.
Faithfull Tools had a range of dry diamond core drills. With a wide range of applications for builders, plumbers and kitchen fitters for example, they are tools that can be wonderful or disastrous. The right ones are painless to use and give good results, but poor quality cores can ruin an entire job. Faithfull’s track record of research, development and sourcing ensures reliable products as a passing look at the new Premium Trowel range will confirm.
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