Content about Trade shows

March 4, 2012
In Cologne: 2,657 companies from 50 countries

Cologne, Germany -- The Internationale Eisenwarenmesse -- or, International Hardware Fair -- opened its doors Sunday, kicking off four days of product hunting and business dealing with an international flavor.

Of the 2,657 companies exhibiting on the massive Koelnmesse trade show complex, 83 hail from the United States -- from Arrow Fastener to Zircon Corp.

August 10, 2011
China show expects to attract 35,000

More than 35,000 trade visitors from 85 countries are expected to fill out the China International Hardware Show 2011 in Shanghai. Some 2,400 exhibitors from around 20 countries and regions are also expected.

The Sept. 21 to 23 event, organized by Koelnmesse and the China National Hardware Association, is described as Asia's leading trade fair for tools, DIY and building hardware, security systems and locks.

March 31, 2011
Show business


Nothing has changed about the core mission of the biggest hardware show in North America — but with first-year event director Richard Russo at the helm, there will be some notable new twists for the May 10 to 12 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.