September 7, 2022
After its first very successful year, which saw nearly 20 employees in the hardware/DIY industry nationwide complete their studies, with some progressing further in the career, […]
August 26, 2022
Hardware Association Ireland and Octabuild were delighted to welcome all incoming students and mentors to the 2022/2023 year of the Hardware Association Ireland Certificate in Hardware […]
August 15, 2022
The quarterly Business Index captures net sales revenue from participating member retailers and merchants. Participating members receive a more detailed breakdown including year-on-year comparison; month-on-month comparison, and index […]
July 25, 2022
After receiving feedback from its member retailers/builders merchants, and suppliers/distributors, Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) recently published its Wage Rate Survey results for 2022. One of our […]
June 14, 2022
After a highly successful first run of the HAI Certificate in Hardware Retail and Merchanting, we are pleased to confirm that enrolment is now open for […]
June 13, 2022
HAI is pleased to launch its Autumn 2022 virtual classroom training schedule, with half-day workshops in topics including Credit Control, Selling Skills and Customer Service for […]
June 8, 2022
Paul Candon (United Hardware CEO) has been announced as Vice President of Hardware Association Ireland (HAI). Senan Foley (Glanbia) is the new Honorary Treasurer. At a […]
June 7, 2022
After nine months, nine modules and 4 Product Knowledge modules, the students of the inaugural HAI Certificate in Hardware Retail and Merchanting completed their learnings, and […]