Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies
Owner 

I.T.S. Timber & Hardware

Georgetown TAS

How long have you been
in the hardware game?
In the nineties I had a milk bar and we started
selling paint out of the back door to trade painters.

As you do. Then what?
We eventually moved into a dedicated shop and expanded
into hardware and eventually established our current site in 1996 and took on building supplies as well.

You were with one of the 
banner groups for a while. 
Why did you move over to HBT?
The cost of the banner group wasn’t justified by the results we were getting. We liked the ease of doing business with HBT and we wanted those rebates we were missing out on.

What do you like the most 
about being a member of HBT?
We love the relaxed friendly relationship with the group. Everyone is on an equal level and the total transparency of the deal structures is very important. There are no rebates being paid by suppliers that ‘disappear’ into head office.

Would you recommend HBT?
Definitely. For any business similar to mine – HBT is a perfect fit.

OK if people want to talk to you about HBT?
My number is 03 6382 3342