M/22/062 – Associated Hardware / National Hardware
Transaction details
The proposed merger of the businesses Associated Hardware Public Limited Company and National Hardware Designated Activity Company has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday April 7, 2023 | Thursday, May 18, 2023 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Associated Hardware Public Limited Company | Associated Hardware Public Limited Company is a co-operative buying group which represents independent builders merchants and hardware/DIY retailers throughout the Republic of Ireland. |
| National Hardware Designated Activity Company | National Hardware Designated Activity Company is a co-operative buying group which represents independent builders merchants and hardware/DIY retailers throughout the Republic of Ireland. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Construction | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, May 5, 2023 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: +353 14703696 E-mail: BarryODonnell@ccpc.ie |
| Jason McGoldrick | Tel: +353 860841108 E-mail: jasonmcgoldrick@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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