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 cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:13 March 2026
- Publication date:13 March 2026
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.26.016 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 218 KBM.26.016 Merger Announcement PDF | 218 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
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.
Contacts
- Sinéad Griffin sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie
