HBT is Australia's fastest growing buying group created for independent hardware, building suppliers, industrial, paint, garden and timber retailers. We commenced operation in January of 1997 with 13 member stores. Since then we have grown consistently and as of July 2022 our members operate over 940 retail stores located throughout all 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.