💼 Hiring in the hardware industry?
Share your latest vacancies with #HardwareJobs
Promote roles across hardware retail, builders merchanting, supply & manufacturing and connect with industry talent.
Post or browse opportunities here:
https://hardwareassociation.ie/jobs/
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🏗️Building Ireland’s infrastructure starts with the materials sector.
The latest #TheHardwareJournal cover story features Minister Jack Chambers on how Ireland’s building materials and hardware sector supports housing, infrastructure and climate goals.
🔗https://ow.ly/AZRG50Yp3MK
⚡ Energy costs are changing the way retailers operate.
Energy prices eased in 2025 - but volatility didn’t disappear.
A new latest #TheHardwareJournal, #Pinergy explains why when retailers use energy now matters as much as how much they use.
👉https://thehardwarejournal.ie/
📰 Catch up on the latest hardware industry news.
🏗️#CT1 at #TheHardwareShow2026
🎉Milestone year for #JohnStaffordandSons
🚜#Combilift raising €100k for #UNICEF
🪵#dssupplies #Trojan Designline profiles
🔧Landmark year for #Dosco & #Varian
👉 https://thehardwarejournal.ie/
📰 Catch up on the latest hardware industry news.
Inside the Jan/Feb issue of #TheHardwareJournal:
🧱 Housing insights from Minister Jack Chambers
📈 Profit strategies
🔎2026 industry trends
📑Public tender guidance
⚡Energy cost planning.
🔗https://thehardwarejournal.ie/issues/january-february-2026/
📊How strong is your OSAT?
In her latest piece for #TheHardwareJournal, contributor Gina Schaefer explains how a simple one-question OSAT survey can deliver powerful customer insights and drive continuous improvement.
👉 Read more:
https://ow.ly/sQvS50YoF1P
#CustomerExperience
🚀Stand out in 2026 with an HAI #CorporatePartnership.
Gain visibility, credibility & direct access to Ireland’s hardware & building-materials decision-makers - all while positioning your brand as an industry leader.
👉More: https://hardwareassociation.ie/corporate-partners/
#HAI #CorporatePartner🤝
📝 Call for Content!
Have industry news, insights or stories to share in the hardware & builders’ merchant sector? Submit to #TheHardwareJournal, the official Hardware Association Ireland magazine.
📩 editor@hardwareassociation.ie
https://thehardwarejournal.ie/
#HAI #SubmitNow #IndustryContent
🤖 AI for the Hardware Sector (Virtual)
📅 Wed 25 March
🕤 9.30am–12.30pm
💻 Virtual Classroom
Learn practical AI tools to boost efficiency & support smarter decision-making in your hardware business.
👉https://ow.ly/oMPQ50YoEuJ
#AI #HardwareRetail #ProfessionalDevelopment
🚀 Lift your organisation in 2026!
HAI membership connects your business to industry expertise, powerful networks & sector insight - helping you grow, adapt and lead with confidence.
👉 Join today: https://hardwareassociation.ie/membership/
#HardwareAssociationIreland #BusinessGrowth 🔧🤝📈
✨ Be chosen, not just competitive.
In the Jan/Feb edition of #TheHardwareJournal, Stefanie Couch, founder of Grit Blueprint, explains how customer experience - not price - drives loyalty & long-term value.
👉 https://ow.ly/6a7e50YnYIP
#CustomerExperience #HardwareIndustry
🚨 Next week! Upgrade your skills with HAI virtual workshops:
✨ Merchandising Techniques – Wed 11 Mar, 9.30am–12.30pm
💰 Credit Control – Thu 12 Mar, 9.30am–12.30pm
💻 Virtual • Practical • Ready to apply
🎟️ Book your spot! https://ow.ly/EMOx50YoCA9
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🔔Hiring in 2026?
Promote your vacancies on the #HardwareJobs Platform and reach industry-ready talent across hardware, builders’ merchants & building materials.
✔️FREE job ads for members
✔️Weekly promotion via HAI
👉https://hardwareassociation.ie/jobs
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🎉Industry Breakfast Briefing Success!
Hardware Association Ireland hosted #JackChambersTD as Guest of Honour at our Year End Breakfast Briefing last December, bringing industry leaders together to discuss Government priorities & sector opportunities.
#HardwareAssociation #IndustryNews
📢 Hiring or job-hunting in the hardware sector for 2026?
The Hardware Association Ireland Jobs Platform connects employers with industry-ready talent - and candidates with real opportunities.
Check it out today👉 https://hardwareassociation.ie/jobs
#HardwareJobs #Hiring2026 #Recruitment #Careers
🚨New fully funded 1-day course - Retrofit for Sales!
👨🔧Equip your builders’ merchant & hardware staff with the skills to advise on energy upgrades, SEAI grants & retrofit products.
📅Date: 30 March
📍Mount Lucas
👉Book: info@mountlucas.ie
#RetrofitForSales #SEAI #HardwareRetail
🚨New Virtual Training!
On a board or preparing to step into one? Our Board Membership: Roles & Responsibilities course will help you contribute effectively and confidently.
📅1 April
🕤9.30am–12.30pm
💻Virtual half-day course
👉 Limited Spaces :
https://ow.ly/qeRx50YnUum
🤖AI support built for the hardware sector.
The Jan/Feb 2026 #TheHardwareJournal explores the AI Adoption Accelerator, a new programme launched by @galviaai.bsky.social with the Hardware Association Ireland (#HAI) to support practical AI adoption across the trade.
📖https://ow.ly/sQur50YmluN
🌧️Rainwater & Drainage in focus for 2026.
The Jan/Feb 2026 #TheHardwareJournal feature explores performance, compliance, installation and sustainability - key considerations for retailers, merchants and suppliers supporting today’s construction market.
📖https://ow.ly/mJw150YlUmC
📘Weekend Roundup: planning for 2026 starts here.
The Jan/Feb edition of #TheHardwareJournal features retail trends with #SteveCollinge, margin strategy, housing insights from #MinisterJackChambers & more
🔗https://ow.ly/I99W50YkUpz
#HardwareSector #RetailStrategy #IndustryInsights
📢Become a #CorporatePartner today and help shape Ireland’s hardware industry
Through insight, visibility and strategic engagement, Corporate Partners gain influence, thought-leadership opportunities and a voice in key industry conversations.
👉Explore: hardwareassociation.ie/corporate-partners/
Thanks to all who submitted products to this year's #InnovationAwards - to our judges for your time, and to the amazing winners🏆whose innovations are shaping the industry.
THANK YOU to all exhibitors, visitors & sponsors #combilift
👉https://thehardwareshow.ie/innovation-awards/
#hardwareshow2026
Get the latest international insights on the Home Improvement industry in 2026 from #SteveCollinge in the January/February edition of #TheHardwareJournal! 🚀
Six key trends you can’t afford to miss 👇
https://thehardwarejournal.ie/
#Retail #Trends #HardwareInsight
🛠️Join Hardware Association Ireland and access expert advice, free job listings, training, industry benchmarking, event networking, and more.
Be part of the voice of Ireland’s hardware & building materials sector & start building a stronger business today👉https://hardwareassociation.ie/membership/
🚨New roles in Ireland’s hardware & building materials sector!
Find careers in retail, merchanting, distribution, manufacturing, technical & management.
Weekly updates + job alerts + free recruiter listings.
Explore opportunities 👉hardwareassociation.ie/jobs
#HardwareJobs #IrishJobs
🚨 1 WEEK LEFT TO BOOK 🚨
Our NEW Core Coaching Skills for Managers & Leaders course takes place
📅3rd & 10th March
📍Osprey, Naas, Co. Kildare
Build coaching capability, strengthen performance conversations & drive real behaviour change.
⏳Limited places: https://ow.ly/SVCX50YcIoi
🛠️ Hiring or Job-Hunting in the Hardware Sector?
The #HAI #HardwareJobs Platform connects employers with industry-ready candidates.
✔️ Free job listings for members
✔️ Roles across sales, logistics, manufacturing & management
🔗 https://hardwareassociation.ie/jobs
#Hiring2026 #Careers
⏰Book Now!
HAI Spring Training runs this week:
📅24 Feb – Customer Service Excellence (AI)
📅25 Feb – Digital Marketing & Social Media
📅26 Feb – Virtual Selling
📢 Half day virtual, practical & industry-focused. Limited places left.
👉https://ow.ly/aBlE50YbGYy
#HAITraining
Listen back 🎙️ Hardware Association Ireland CEO Martin Markey joined HAI members with Bobby Kerr on Newstalk to discuss last week's #HardwareShow2026, housing, skills and innovation driving our sector forward.
▶️ https://ow.ly/41X050Yk6bM
#hardware #buildingmaterials #housing
🛠️ Catch up on the latest from #TheHardwareJournal! #Magico shares smart strategies to turn seasonal buyers into loyal customers - with tips on engagement, repeat sales & customer-centric approaches.
👉 https://thehardwarejournal.ie/
#HardwareIndustry #Retail #CustomerLoyalty
