M/26/016 – United Hardware/Expert Hardware
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by United Hardware Designated Activity Company, via Ardentia Limited, of sole control of Calobra Limited (which trades as Expert Hardware) has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday March 13, 2026 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| United Hardware Designated Activity Company | United Hardware Designated Activity Company is a building materials buying group which comprises of independent builders' merchants, DIY, plumbing and home and garden retail stores. United Hardware Designated Activity Company also operates the Homevalue brand range, selling home and DIY products. |
| Calobra Limited (Expert Hardware) | Expert Hardware is a co-operative building materials buying group which caters for independently owned hardware and DIY stores. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail/Wholesale | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, March 30, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Sinéad Griffin | sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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