Bricoalliance

National Hardware Ireland Ltd was formed in 1965 as a buying group for independent hardware merchants in Ireland. Shortly thereafter the ARRO retail symbol brand was established and we now have 35 stores throughout the country. In June 2009, a Joint Venture company was established between National Hardware Limited and Associated Hardware Limited combing the purchasing power of both companies and called United Hardware. There are two symbol retail brands in the group now, ARRO and Homevalue catering for both the d.i.y. and builders' merchants business. The combined turnover for the United Hardware Group is circa €100m for 2013. The retail stores are serviced from a central warehouse comprising 85,000 square feet on a six acre site. We have developed a number of own brand ranges including the Home Collection and Garden Collection brands and Oakland Barbeques. We represent several international brands including Unger, Big Cheese and Ecofrego. Our vision is to help each retail hardware member to be the best hardware retailer in their local area, and, at the same time, to develop and protect their interests nationally.

www.unitedhardware.ie