2016 Annual Report and Members' Directory
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www.hardwareassociation.ie 2016 Annual Report and Members’ Directory 2016 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS 3 Contents 35 Hardware Ventures Limited Annual Report And Financial Statements 4 2016 President’s Report 2-4 Directors’ Report 6 Treasurer’s Report 5 Directors’ Responsibilities Statement 7 The Executive Committee Members 6 Independent Auditor’s Report 8 CEO Report 7 Profit and Loss Account 10 2016 in Numbers 8 Balance Sheet 11 Representation 9 Statement of Changes in Equity 11 Education 10 Statement of Cash Flows 11-16 Notes to the Financial Statements 12 Market Intelligence 17 Management Information: 12 Networking Detailed trading, Profit and Loss Account 13 HAI Annual Report and Financial Schedule of Distribution and Statements Administrative Expenses 2 Directors’ and Other Information 51 Members’ Directory: 3 Directors’ Report 52 Hardware/DIY/Homewares/Garden 4 Statement of Directors’ 54 Builders Merchant/Hardware/DIY/ Responsibilities Homewares/Garden 5-6 Independent Auditor’s Report to the 59 Buying Associations & Buying Groups Members 59 Distributor/Suppliers 7 Income and Expenditure Account 64 Manufacturers 8 Balance Sheet 65 Paint Specialist 9 Changes in Equity 65 Support Services 10 Cash Flow Statement 11-20 Notes to the Financial Statements including Statement of Accounting Policies 21-22 Management Information IFP Media, Castlecourt, Monkstown Farm, Co Dublin, Ireland. Hardware Association Ireland Tel: 01 709 6900 E-mail: [email protected] Blackchurch Business Park, Naas Rd, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 C796 www.ifpmedia.com T (01) 298 0969 F (01) 298 6103 Copyright IFP Media 2017. No part of this publication may be reproduced E [email protected] W www.hardwareassociation.ie in any material form without the express written permission of the publishers. @hardwareassoc WWW.HARDWAREASSOCIATION.IE 3 HARDWARE ASSOCIATION IRELAND 2016 PRESIDENT’S REPORT After a busy first year, the start of the second year of my As our Association’s primary communication tool, it’s term as HAI President proved similarly busy, preparing for the important that every effort be made to enhance the inaugural Hardware Conference held in April 2016 in the Lyrath readability and value of The Hardware Journal. With this in Hotel, Co. Kilkenny. Planning for this event started in summer mind, the Journal underwent a redesign in 2016 with the 2015 when the Executive Committee confirmed the importance introduction of interviews with leading industry figures, the of networking as a key pillar in the Association’s strategic sharing of key insights from international conferences and plan and identified the need for a networking/educational events, and a greater focus on the availability of credible, event for members in the period between biennial Hardware sector-specific data following the establishment in 2015 of Shows. As HAI is committed to proactively supporting the the business index. While we believe further improvements professionalisation of the Hardware sector, I’m pleased that are necessary, the efforts made to-date were independently the Conference was adjudged a big success by those who acknowledged by the professional publishing community attended, such that it is now intended to be a permanent fixture with the Journal winning ‘Business to Business Magazine of in the Association calendar. Given the risks associated with the Year’ at December’s Irish Magazine Awards. any inaugural event, I especially want to thank the Conference Another milestone during 2016 was HAI’s move into new sponsors – Ames True Temper, Bostik, Dulux, Glennon modern premises at the back of the Johnston Logistics Brothers, Gyproc, Irish Cement, Kingspan, Sanbra premises on the city-bound side of the N7 (Naas Road), Co Fyffe, Tegral and Wavin - without whose generous support the Dublin. This convenient location event wouldn’t have been possible. has already proven popular Above all others, the primary objective we set ourselves since as a base for HAI training 2015 was to stem the decline in Association membership as well as a venue and attract new members - by making the Association more for members’ own relevant, visible, accessible and effective, especially for meetings. merchants, large and small. In this regard, we remain resolute Unfortunately, 2016 will in our commitment to the mission statement underpinning also be remembered for our Strategic Plan - “to advance the mutual interests of, and Brexit and the decision in deliver relevant benefits to, hardware and builders merchants June to exit the UK from through effective representation, education, market the EU. Inevitably, this will intelligence and networking opportunities”. I am therefore have potentially far-reaching delighted to report that overall membership increased by implications for our industry, 12% in 2016, the second consecutive year of double-digit not necessarily all positive, membership growth. in the years to come. 4 WWW.HARDWAREASSOCIATION.IE 2016 ANNUAL REPORT attendance levels, researching similar member-based organisations and taking independent expert advice, in order to propose a structure that would allow for a more responsive and efficient Association, as well as facilitate more active member engagement. Following detailed review, new Articles were passed at an EGM in November to reflect a revised Executive Committee and voting took place in December to elect candidates for the new term 2017/2018. As I handover to new HAI President, Kieran Burke, I would like to thank both HAI management and staff, as well as the outgoing 2015/2016 Executive Committee, for their input and support during my 2-year term and to wish Kieran and Later in 2016, HAI’s Budget Submission was again the incoming Executive Committee every success. instrumental in securing a further extension to the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) scheme until December 2018. Almost 88,000 works (to April 2017) have been registered since the scheme began in October 2013 across more than 59,000 individual properties nationwide, with the total value of works to-date estimated at over €1.4 billion. While it is impossible to quantify how much of this was spent directly with HAI members, there is no doubt that the scheme has Hugh O’Donnell encouraged increased RMI activity across all counties where President 2016 HAI members are located. In the lead up to Budget 2017, myself and CEO, Annemarie Harte also met with Housing Minister, Simon Coveney, to discuss his intentions to deal with the under supply of residential housing through his framework ‘Rebuilding Ireland’. The urgent, ambitious and wide-ranging plan has high targets to achieve and we were enthused by his commitment and resilience to ensuring it delivers. As 2016 drew to a close and my term as President came to an end, the Executive Committee prepared revised Articles of Association to restructure the governance of HAI. During its two-year tenure, the 2015/2016 Executive Committee examined in detail whether the governance structure of the Association was fit for purpose. The process included listening to members, monitoring National Council WWW.HARDWAREASSOCIATION.IE 5 HARDWARE ASSOCIATION IRELAND TREASURER’S REPORT The financial challenges faced by the HAI Executive the activities, at all levels, to promote this industry which is Committee over the past few years continued during 2016. our livelihood. The generation of income from annual membership Continued investment in the HAI Business Index continues subscriptions continues to be the main focal point for the to return meaningful information as it builds up a history Executive each year, with 2016 being no different. While of trade performance which will help members set future income from The Hardware Show adds a much-needed targets and goals based on accurate industry data. boost every second year, the mainstay continues to be A special word of thanks goes to my colleagues in HAI Head revenues generated by members’ annual subscriptions. Office, Annemarie, Jim, Aoife and Amanda and the 2016 Equally important are the number of new members who take Executive Committee for their support during the year. advantage of the benefits of joining our association, in both Finally I would again like to thank all of our 2016 members. financial and strategic terms, for HAI. These new members Without your support, HAI could not uniquely represent all combined with the retention of existing members forms the levels of the supply chain within our industry backbone of the success of our trade association. Having completed my final year as Treasurer and member of The decision to move Head Office to our new, more the HAI Executive I would sincerely like to thank all of those accessible home on the Naas Road had financial, as well colleagues, HAI members and friends who have supported as, strategic implications. The Executive are extremely me. The future success of HAI rests firmly with its members, grateful to the various HAI members who supported the on both sides of the counter. refurbishment of the new offices in various ways – BW Hardware, Canadia, Classic Hardware, Dulux, Grafton Merchanting, Niko Bathrooms, Tegral and the Whiteriver Group - the final result of which is clear for all to see. The physical move was managed very cost efficiently by the HAI team. While there is obviously a modest increase in annual related expenses, the overall benefits accrued both financially, from training, meeting room hire etc. and strategically, more than justify the costs involved. Alex Taylor, Another first for HAI saw the organisation of our inaugural Honorary Treasurer 2016 Hardware Conference in Kilkenny in April. To run a successful event and return a profit was again testament to the skills of those involved, however yet again we are indebted to the suppliers who came on board as sponsors to support this new initiative. Income from training activities reflected the efforts put into this area, traditionally a pillar of the Association. By using our new amenity in Rathcoole, we were able to offer very competitive rates for our members while, at the same time, showcasing our new facilities.