Educate. Associate. Advocate
Hardware Australia is a not for profit association which represents independent hardware retailers and suppliers, and provides benefits and value to you as a member through, education, association and advocating.
Through education, we hope to keep our members up to date on current industrial relations changes, improve service standards by providing industry-specific training, and secure the future of the industry by highlighting industry career pathways.
Our awards nights and events provide an avenue for the industry to come together and connect with industry peers through association.
We are passionate about the independent hardware industry, and will continue to fight for the future of our industry by advocating on behalf of our members. This includes lobbying against inappropriate development and legislation that may impact hardware businesses, and working to secure government funding for industry programs and initiatives.
“We aim to support members with resources and skills to grow their businesses and further strengthen the independent hardware industry”
What We Do
Membership
Hardware Australia membership is open to independent retail and supplier businesses within the hardware and building supplies industry. Membership offers a range of benefits and inclusions to help support your business.
Training
In conjunction with TABMA Training, we have developed industry specific short courses and qualifications. Click here to explore those courses.
EVENTS
Our events include awards nights, luncheons, breakfasts and golf days. These events are a great way to connect with your industry peers. To see what’s coming up in your state click here.
Latest News
Be proactive with your energy
In our industry, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your business succeed. The amount of energy it takes to sell/produce our goods and keep the lights on can be overwhelming. With all the lighting, air conditioning and heating, machinery and compressors...
Meet Mike LoRicco
Through his experience of owning his own hardware store and now in a senior role for HBT, Mike, bringing a unique perspective to our industry and association. He has held several key roles in our association and in the previously the Hardware Association of New South...
Meet George Demourtzidis
George has been involved in the Hardware Australia committee since the beginning 6 years ago. Previous to that he was on the board of the Hardware Association of South Australia (HASA). Over the past 2 years he has held the position of Treasurer for Hardware Australia...
New Home Sales Go Through the Roof in December
HIA Media Release - 19 January 2021 “New Home Sales reached remarkable heights in December, nearly doubling compared to the number of sales recorded in November,” stated HIA’s Economist, Angela Lillicrap. The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest...