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HCN.NEWS | 14 May 2017.  We are back from Sydney after an excellent 20th Anniversary HBT National Conference 2017.

To catch the previews and highlights of the event, click on the links below.

01. All Revved Up

02. Day 01 | Conference Kicks Off

03. Store & Supplier Awards

04. Day 02 | Trade Show Suppliers Supporting Members

05. Day 03 | Think Pink McGrath

06. Gala Dinner First Look

Now watch the Video for Post-Event Sneaks

In our upcoming post-event coverage, we speak to retailers;  and the team at HQ about this milestone as they enter their 21st year.

In our previous video, HCN.NEWS interviewed Scott Robinson at Soudal on their contribution toward the H Brand suite of products.

In our next instalment, Haymes Paint, Trio Australia and others raise the lid on their versions of H Brand.

As always, we prefer to keep things unpretentiously causal so you can get on with your day.

Stay profitable and speak soon, Ray

Ray Quek HCN.NEWS | Hardware Channel News

It is Day 02 and the talking point is undoubtedly H Hardware stores making tracks and a very well received (and growing) range of 'H' branded across many categories.

This is assured testament on how suppliers supporting indie stores can collectively carve a stronger foothold to build formidable business relationships and a well deserved win-win towards ROI and the bottom line.

For an insider's perspective, I spoke to Key Supplier, Scott Robinson -- national head of sales at Soudal Australia and HBT's Steve Fatileh. Here's what they had to say...

Stay profitable and speak soon, Ray

Ray Quek HCN.NEWS | Hardware Channel News

HCN.NEWS | Hardware Channel News. 12 May 2017.  HBT 20th National Conference ~ 10 to 12 May at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney).

It's all systems go... Stay tuned for more updates.

Stay profitable and speak soon, Ray

Ray Quek HCN.NEWS | Hardware Channel News

All revved up for tomorrow's Hardware & Building Traders 20th National Conference kick off!

Stay profitable and speak soon, Ray

Ray Quek HCN.NEWS | Hardware Channel News

Vesta Timber & Hardware (VTH) Develops Exclusive eCommerce solutions for Hardware & Building Traders (HBT) Members and Suppliers

Exciting times ahead for Vesta eCommerce Ltd in 2017. We have entered into an agreement with HBT to develop some ground breaking technology that will greatly benefit HBT members and suppliers. 

This will give HBT members and suppliers the edge in developing an eCommerce solution for their business. Further announcements will follow.