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International Tool Industries are excited about adding new brands to their portfolio.
International Tool Industries (ITI) are now entering their fourth year in business. They have already got off to a good start in 2022 with a very successful Hardware Show in Citywest showcasing their range of hand tools, power tools and power tool accessories. Don O’Toole (General Manager) says that he and his team are looking forward to a challenging year and believes that new opportunities will present themselves through the months ahead. “Even though we are living in uncertain times and uncertainty on how this will impact our economy, especially energy-based products, which may curtail consumer spending, we see this as an opportunity. Much like two years ago, when the consumer invested in home improvements, we are fortunate that construction projects are fully operational this year and for a long time to come we hope.” ITI are excited about adding new brands to their portfolio including SKIL Power Tools and Spear & Jackson Garden Tools, brands that have had a successful history and a vision to regain market share, through their distribution agreement with ITI. Having heavily invested in inventory, across the complete range of tools, ITI continue to promote their exceptional next day delivery service, something that has been welcomed by their customer. So much so, that ITI was appointed as a preferred supplier to the Allied Merchants Buying Association since January this year and already are having great success in delivering a vast range of products to the member stores. ITI believe it takes time to position yourself into a new industry, to bring the brands, products, and services to the market, to build up the confidence with your customers and develop a strong working relationship. They feel that they have certainly achieved this through their pure determination and hard work. Not forgetting the support and reception they received from their long list of loyal customers, of which they are proud to be recognised as a dependable supplier.
For further information please, Tel: +353 (0)47 30650, e-mail: sales@internationaltoolindustries.com,
www.internationaltoolindustries.com
SAFE SALE AND USE OF PESTICIDES
There is a requirement for all Retailers of Pesticides (Professional and Amateur Products) to register with Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (DAFM) and have a Qualified Pesticide Distributor present during opening hours. At this time of year sales of Pesticides (Weedkillers, Fungicides and Insecticides) will be an important opportunity for many Hardware Retailers. These products are divided into two categories (1) Products used by professionals (Farmers and Landscape Maintenance Professionals), and (2) Amateur products that are used by Gardeners and Hobbyists. Regardless of whether your store sells Professional or Amateur Pesticides, the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) require all retailers of Pesticides to register their premises with DAFM. Registration is a simple process – a registration form can be downloaded from the DAFM website – see link below or contact the DAFM on 01 6157552
www.pcs.agriculture.gov.ie/sud/pesticidedistributors/
In addition, a member of staff who is a Trained Pesticide Distributor must be present whenever the retail outlet is open. The Pesticide Distributor must also be registered with the DAFM. To be eligible to register as a Pesticide Distributor (Professional Use Products), a staff member must first successfully complete the FETAC Level 5 Handling and Distribution of Pesticides (Code 5N2466) or equivalent. Details can be found at:
https://www.pcs.agriculture.gov.ie/sud/ pesticidedistributors/training/
If your store only sells amateur products, you can qualify to sell these products using a short online course available from IASIS using the link below:
https://iasis.ie/NPPD/NPPDInfo.aspx
These requirements are part of the European Union requirements contained in the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD). The SUD Directive (Directive 2009/128/EC) seeks to establish a framework to achieve a sustainable use of Pesticides by reducing the risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. It introduced new requirements surrounding the advice on sale, storage, supply and use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs).
NB: In order to buy Plant Protection Products (PPPs), a premises must be registered with DAFM and a premises tracking number provided to your supplier. If you are unsure whether your premises is registered, please check with the register available on
