In line with being market leaders, we identified a need to have a stronger offering in the hardware space to support our new Plascon Paint Expert Store concept. With this in mind, we entered into an agreement with EST Building Group, who have over 800 affiliated retail stores in SA and SADC region. This new affiliation offers several business synergies which include the consolidation of hardware structures within the Plascon Paint Expert, empowering our small and medium independent building and hardware retail members to compete successfully and deliver higher value to the end consumer.