Metcash’s Independent Hardware Group (IHG) is the largest independent hardware group in Australia, and a leader when it comes to servicing the Trade market.
Mitre 10 is the ‘mighty helpful’ hardware store and the largest independent network of hardware operators with over 300 stores, located in metro and regional areas, across Australia. Mitre 10’s Trade customers include national residential builders through to the local handyman – with the right service and products to help tradies ‘get in, get out and get on with it’.
Home Timber & Hardware also has a national footprint of approximately 180 stores with a strong Trade focus, highlighted by its ‘Go Where the Tradies Go’ brand essence.
In addition to the Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware brands, IHG supports independent operators under the small format convenience banners Thrifty-Link Hardware and True Value Hardware, as well as a number of unbannered independent operators. IHG also includes a full bathroom and kitchen appliance offer through the wholly owned Hardings business.
In 2020, Metcash announced that it had completed the acquisition of a 70% interest in Total Tools. Total Tools is the largest independent tool network in Australia.
IHG is Australia’s largest home improvement wholesaler supplying more than 1,500 stores nationwide. These stores cater to a broad range of Trade and DIY customers and range from large format warehouses to convenience operations and Trade centres, as well as frame and truss sites in two States.
Under the IHG network, we have a clear mandate to support the growth of Independents within the hardware sector in Australia by helping them to be ‘The Best Store in Town’.
The culture of IHG is built on being a low cost and transparent business partner to our members, with an unwavering commitment to protect and grow a sustainable independent hardware sector for the long term.
Hardware Brands
Mitre 10
Mitre 10 is the ‘Mighty Helpful’ independent hardware store – Proudly Local, Helping Locals. Formed in 1959 when eight independent trade operators came together to form a buying cooperative.
Today the Mitre 10 group is Australia’s largest independent home improvement and hardware wholesaler to the industry and supports an iconic independent and local network of over 300 Mitre 10 hardware operators.
Mitre 10 has been providing millions of homeowners with solutions to their home improvement projects for over 50 years. We are part of local communities throughout the country with many of our stores located in regional Australia.
From the very beginning, Trade has underpinned Mitre 10’s growth and to this day remains at the very core of our business. The Mitre 10 trade customers include some of the country’s national residential builders through to the local handyman – with the right service and products to help tradies get in, get out and get on with it.
Home Timber & Hardware
Home Timber & Hardware is the home of big brands, expert advice and top-notch service. Our group’s buying power comes from our national reach of almost 300 stores under the retail banner Home Timber & Hardware. More than 80 percent of our stores are regionally based which means we’re in local communities and townships across Australia.
’Go Where The Tradies Go’ embodies our long-standing strengths in servicing the Trade market. It’s about owning what we’re good at – the place that understands the trade and is serious about meeting the demands of your business. Our vast trade retailing experience gives us the credibility and know-how to meet the needs of the DIY customer too.
We have the right range to tackle all the hard jobs. From plan take-off to supply (and everything in between) you can count on us to be your one-stop centre for all timber, building supplies, hardware, tools, paint, adhesives and outdoor home-building needs. And more.
Hardings Hardware
HardwareBuilt upon a foundation of old-school values since opening for business in 1958, Hardings Hardware is a leading choice for builders and renovators. Our commitment to stocking the Best Brands at the Lowest Prices is renowned throughout the trade and matched by a commitment to providing exemplary customer service and product advice in everything we do.
Hardings Hardware service and deliver from its network of five locations in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide with an extensive range of Cooking appliances, hot water, heating, Bathroom and Laundry fittings, door furniture and Building materials. Hardings Hardware is a wholly owned entity of Metcash Limited.
