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Uniting Independents THE INDEPENDENT HARDWARE GROUP EXPO ROLLED OUT AGAIN IN ADELAIDE IN FEBRUARY BRINGING TOGETHER THE BIGGEST GATHERING OF TIMBER AND HARDWARE RETAIL EXPERTS AND SUPPLIERS IN THE COUNTRY.
Jos de Bruin, Meena Iskandar & Ann Sanfey.
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It’s more than just a chance to network and celebrate successes, it’s part professional conference and part supplier fair.
MGA TMA was proud to be an exhibitor and immersed in this event with people who own and operate Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Thrifty-Link and |True Value stores across the country.
supplies industry. Approximately 2,000 attendees representing over 500 independent hardware and trade businesses and 200 exhibitors were present over the three-day event.
Acquiring a prominently positioned stand, MGA TMA were well represented by CEO – Jos de Bruin, Mark Paladino – Trade & Business Manager, Meena Iskandar – Workplace Relations and Ann Sanfey – MGA TMA National Membership Manager.
The Adelaide Convention Centre was filled with everything hardware.
The Expo is considered one of the flagship exhibitions for the home improvement, timber and building
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Celebrating Achievements One of the most exciting parts of the Expo is the recognition of stores and individuals who have achieved great results or done exemplary work for the wider group.
MGA TMA members receiving accolades this year include: 2018 National Trade Centre of the Year Store Provan’s Home Timber & Hardware Store, Clifton Hill, VIC Members Barry, Jarrod and Marnie Rosenberg You’d be hard pressed to find a more impressive trade outlet in the highly competitive Melbourne market than at Provan’s. The team continue to improve in all aspects of trade execution with efficiency and professionalism.
