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From 2011, Mica DIY launched a new format show for the industry, the Mica
Exchange. Held in March, this had a sit down appointments format rather than trade show stands, with booked appointment slots in the style of speed dating. Numbers were limited and the event sold out. It received positive
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Nicolson stepped down as interim chairman and was replaced by his deputy, David Morris. The group, now of 60 members, officially voted to become a co-operative at the March 2010 AGM at which point Ball resigned and was appointed as
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British Hardware Federation () trading under the name Mica (UK) Limited. It grew quickly to over 120 retailers by 2005, and in 2008 launched its own warehousing facilities.
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