FIND TRUE INDEPENDENCE

WITH THE POWER OF HBT

DISCOVER WHY MORE THAN
1000 STORES HAVE JOINED OUR
NATIONAL BUYING GROUP
LEARN MORE

FIND TRUE INDEPENDENCE

WITH THE POWER OF HBT

DISCOVER WHY MORE THAN
1000 STORES HAVE JOINED OUR
NATIONAL BUYING GROUP
LEARN MORE

FIND TRUE INDEPENDENCE WITH THE POWER OF HBT

DISCOVER WHY MORE THAN
1000 STORES HAVE JOINED OUR
NATIONAL BUYING GROUP
LEARN MORE

HBT is proud to be Australia’s leading buying group for independent hardware, building supplies, industrial, paint, rural and timber retailers.

Here’s just a few reasons our members love being part of the HBT group…

national & local suppliers give our valued members the BEST DEALS in Australia

independent members form an ever growing COMMUNITY that has impressive buying power

in REBATES are paid to our collective members each year on a quarterly basis
Are you an independent store? Get in touch to see what HBT can do for your business.
BECOME A MEMBER

A BUYING GROUP OF INDEPENDENT STORES WITHIN THE HARDWARE, BUILDING SUPPLIES, INDUSTRIAL, PAINT, RURAL, GARDEN AND TIMBER INDUSTRIES.

We commenced operation in January 1997 with 13 member stores. Since then we have grown consistently and as of 2024, our members operate over 1000 retail stores located throughout all of the States and Territories of Australia.

We have deals in place with 500 national and local suppliers with the list continuing to grow. All members are independently owned and operated businesses.

Get in touch to see what HBT can do for your business.

A BUYING GROUP OF INDEPENDENT STORES WITHIN THE HARDWARE, BUILDING SUPPLIES, INDUSTRIAL, PAINT, RURAL, GARDEN AND TIMBER INDUSTRIES.

We commenced operation in January 1998 with 13 member stores. Since then we have grown consistently and as of 2024, our members operate over 1000 retail stores located throughout all of the States and Territories of Australia.

We have deals in place with 500 national and local suppliers with the list continuing to grow. All members are independently owned and operated businesses.

Get in touch to see what HBT can do for your business.

A BUYING GROUP OF INDEPENDENT STORES WITHIN THE HARDWARE, BUILDING SUPPLIES, INDUSTRIAL, PAINT, RURAL, GARDEN AND TIMBER INDUSTRIES.

We commenced operation in January 1998 with 13 member stores. Since then we have grown consistently and as of 2024, our members operate over 1000 retail stores located throughout all of the States and Territories of Australia.

We have deals in place with 500 national and local suppliers with the list continuing to grow. All members are independently owned and operated businesses.

Get in touch to see what HBT can do for your business.

Join HBT - Become a member of the industry leading buying group and enjoy tailored software, a dedicated support team, annual conferences and more.
JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADING GROUP
With a dedicated Member Support Team, tailored software solutions and annual conferences there are countless reasons to join our buying group beyond great rebates.
TAILORED SOFTWARE
HBT’s in-house development team is committed to creating exceptional software solutions tailored to the needs of our members.
MAPPING TOOLS
Designed to empower our members with valuable local demographic insights, helping them better connect with their current and potential customers.
MEMBER SUPPORT TEAM
Our dedicated Member Support Team is on the road all year round to assist you in your store.
ANNUAL CONFERENCES
HBT host an Annual National Conference and as well as State Meetings to bring our members and suppliers together and share all the latest news and industry insights.
Want to know more? Dive into all the great reasons to join HBT…
WHY JOIN HBT?

HBT IS THE BUYING GROUP FOR YOU!

We have suppliers and member across a broad range of industries.
Building Supplies

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Our suppliers have all your building supplies needs covered including timber, bricks, cement, steel, roofing, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, fasteners and insulation.
Industrial

INDUSTRIAL

HBT suppliers provide a huge range of industrial products including specialised tools, equipment, and materials for manufacturing, construction and maintenance.
Hardware and Paint

HARDWARE & PAINT

Encompassing a wide range of coatings, strains, and finishes for interior and exterior surfaces we have the best range of paint distributors in Australia including Haymes, Monarch & Dulux.
Rural and Pet Supplies

RURAL & PET

Including fencing, animal feed, irrigation systems, and equipment designed to support farming and agriculture, we have a large range of suppliers to cover your store’s needs.
Garden

GARDEN

HBT garden suppliers offer a great range of products for gardeners such as tools, seeds, soil, pots, and outdoor accessories.
Timber Retailers

TIMBER RETAILERS

Providing high-quality timber and wood products for construction, furniture-making, and DIY projects our suppliers have the widest ranges and highest quality options.
Are you ready to start your HBT journey? Get in touch today!
BECOME A MEMBER

FEATURED MEMBERS

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Are you ready to start your HBT journey? Get in touch today!
BECOME A MEMBER

FIND THESE GREAT BRANDS AND MORE AT A HBT STORE NEAR YOU

HBT is proud to work with a huge network of over 500 suppliers giving our members access to the best range of products in Australia.
DISCOVER SUPPLIERS
Why is HBT Australia’s Best Buying Group?

HERE’S WHAT OUR SUPPLIERS SAY

Justin from Soudal

“We’ve been with the HBT Group for 8 years now. We’re just growing from strength to strength to strength.”

Pat from Hume Doors & Timber

“For anyone who is out there who is thinking about joining HBT they’re a really great group. They’re our favourite to deal with.”

Matt from Haymes Paint

“We have been a supplier to HBT for over 12 years now and we can’t recommend HBT highly enough – they’re wonderful.”
Are you ready to start your HBT journey?

MEMBER

Being an HBT member offers independent hardware, building, and industrial businesses access to competitive pricing, exclusive rebates, and a supportive community. With over 1000 members nationwide, HBT provides outstanding supplier deals, marketing tools, and networking opportunities through state meetings and annual conferences, empowering members to thrive while maintaining their independence.
HBT Members enjoy:
COMPETITIVE DEALS
EXCLUSIVE REBATES
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
ACCESS TO 500+ SUPPLIERS
JOIN AS A MEMBER

SUPPLIER

Being an HBT supplier means access to a vast network of over 1000 independent retailer stores across Australia. It fosters strong partnerships, boosts brand visibility, and provides opportunities to showcase products at events like the HBT National Conference. Suppliers benefit from a collaborative community and a platform for sustainable growth.
HBT Suppliers enjoy:
INCREASED VOLUME IN SALES
ACCESS TO 1000 HBT MEMBERS
DEDICATED SUPPLIER SUPPORT TEAM
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
JOIN AS A SUPPLIER