Abus racked up an extra third in UK sales during 2010, in cooperation with wholesale partners Toolbank and Hoppe. 

Dulux has launched two new paint ranges for 2011: Authentic Origins and Timeless Classics. 

Botanico, the award-winning grow your own brand from Solus, is set to launch a wide range of products in 2011. 

British Ceramic Tile has added a new beige colourway to its recently launched Wintergarden range of ceramic tiles. 

Cuprinol has added five new colours to its Garden Shades range, as part of the continuing trend for more personalisation of garden spaces. 

The TileMax bit from ForgeFix has an asymmetric design and precision tip to cut resistance levels by 25% and prevent the bit 'wandering' while in use. This reduces the likelihood of tiles cracking or chipping when drilled. 

Promising a great-looking finish without any of the tools, mess, waste and effort of traditional tiles, Easy Tile offers an alternative to ceramic tiles for all DIYers, regardless of skill level. 

Featuring a 200W motor, variable rpm (from 10,000 to 20,000), lock-on button for extended use, telescopic foot, on-board dust extraction port and a 90-degree pivoting head, the new Dremel Trio three-in-one spiral saw can cut, sand and rout. 

Abus says it has worked hard to maintain competitive prices in its January 2011 price list. 

Dremel has launched a modular accessory system of five different accessory kits. 

ITL Holdings, owned by Mark Wardle and Allan Challinor, acquired Insulated Tools LLC in November 2010. 

A round up of just a few of the products that graced the pages of DIY Week in 2010. 

ForgeFix has launched a new festive sales promotion entitled '12 days of Christmas' offering discounts on selected products across it's 3,000-strong range. 

The Winterheat Inferno 1.6kw garage/workshop heater is 'one of the most versatile portable heaters available', says the company, with a choice of wattages and configurations available in just one model. 

Following the range extension and revamp of its DIY brand, Avit, Carl Kammerling International has introduced a range of display solutions.