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08/09/2023

HPC Group Strengthens Position In Irish Market With HandyHardware.ie Acquisition

HPC (Home Project Centre) Group, a leading provider to the construction industry, has announced that it has acquired the business of HandyHardware.ie, one of Ireland's largest tools, hardware, workwear, and safety product e-commerce platforms.

The acquisition will further enhance HPC Group's e-commerce division, allowing them to serve a wider range of customers and provide additional products to the trade.

HandyHardware.ie, established in 2006, has built a strong reputation having delivered over 1 million products to more than 250,000 customers in Ireland. With a vast selection of over 300 renowned tool brands, including DeWalt, Makita, Stanley, Hozelock, Bahco, Milwaukee and Faithfull tools, HandyHardware.ie has become a trusted name among professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.

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"We are delighted to add HandyHardware to our rapidly expanding HPC Group," said Sean Moran, CEO of HPC Group. "This acquisition will enable us to serve even more online customers, offering them an expanded range of products. It is part of our commitment to providing the best possible service and convenience to our valued customers, both in the trade and for home improvements."

This acquisition will complement HPC Group's other e-commerce division, tjomahony.ie, which has experienced significant growth in serving trade professionals and customers seeking home improvement solutions.

HPC Group is a 100% privately owned Irish business and is now the second largest building materials business in Ireland. With eighteen stores and nearly 400 employees, the group includes TJ O’Mahony, a leading provider of building materials and DIY products, and PH Ross, a renowned heating and plumbing supplier. The group also offers specialized services in groundworks, roofing, insulation solutions, timber, and panelling products.

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