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.
Our Hardware business was expanded in September 2020 with the acquisition of a majority stake in Total Tools Holdings, franchisor to the largest professional tools market 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 Hardware
Home Hardware is the home of local advice and top-notch service.
Home Hardware is a strong national chain of independently owned family-run hardware stores servicing local communities across Australia. With many of our stores being regionally based this means we’re in local communities and townships and part of the local fabric. Decades of experience in retail hardware has cemented our position as the DIY specialist from the serious renovator to the home handy-man, and this continues to form the backbone of who we are today.
We have the right range to tackle any job around the home. From building a new deck down to fixing a leaking tap, you can count on us to be your one-stop centre for all your building supplies, hardware, tools, paint, adhesives and outdoor home-building needs. And more. Each of our stores are unique in the products they stock but one thing you can count on in every store is that you’ll get quality brands at the right prices Our experienced and passionate staff have the in-depth knowledge for advice on projects inside or outside the home. Many of our team come from trades background which means you get trusted tips and the right solutions, first time.
Total Tools
Total Tools have been passionately servicing Australia for more than 30 years. We stock the widest range of the world’s biggest professional tool brands so you can be confident you will find exactly the tool you need to get your job done.
At Total Tools we proudly stand by our motto EVERY TOOL/EVERY TRADE.
As Australia’s largest independent professional tools retailer you can be confident in receiving the best deals, the best prices and latest and greatest product innovations the market has to offer.
A proudly Australian owned and operated franchise network, we continue to grow and expand our unique offering Nation Wide.
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.
