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Eisenwarenmesse 2026 will occur between the 3rd and 6th of March 2026 as a face-to-face trade exhibition. The event will not have strict coronavirus safeguards due to the country lifting its pandemic restrictions.
Eisenwarenmesse (International Hardware Fair or International Hardware Fair Cologne) is among the leading tools and industrial supplies industry events. It is the meeting location for well-known and start-up companies in the sector. The fair is also the central hub for learning about innovations and meeting with buyers. Founded in 1971, the fair occurs biannually in Messe Cologne in Cologne. The International Hardware Fair Cologne often sets attendance number records. For example, one edition included 2762 exhibitors and 47424 visitors. Trade delegates represented around 143 nations. Among them are countries such as Germany, the United States, Canada, and India.
Eisenwarenmesse is an exhibition that can help professionals achieve several important goals. Such include, for instance, forming new connections and maintaining previous ones. The Eisenwarenmesse helps to complete such goals through its exhibition and support programme. The fair features an exhibition of around 144 000 m2 of event space. The show floor has four primary sectors - Tools, Fasteners, Industrial supplies, and Home Improvement.
The International Hardware Fair features as one of its highlights the EISEN Forum, where leading expert speakers discuss the most up-to-date innovations. The Forum takes place on all four days of the fair, with each day having its line-up of lectures. Often, the topics focus on details such as digitalisation, e-commerce, and Industry 4.0. Another event of interest is the Start-up Village. This is the exhibition zone for start-up companies. It is also where they can host live presentations to an interested audience. The DIY Boulevard is similar in intent, as it showcases DIY companies. These include professionals who create and supply tools for DIY projects.
The support program of Eisenwarenmesse also includes the EISEN Innovation Award. During the Award, nominees in several categories compete for the innovation prize. The jury selects each winner based on the innovation level of the product. The divisions include tools, fixing and fastening technologies, and industrial supply.
Eisenwarenmesse’s exhibitors include leading companies such as:
The International Hardware Fair is the meeting hub for attendees from many industries. These include the hand and power tools and DIY sectors. It also attracts the fittings and industrial supply segments. The fasteners and fixing and industry services sector likewise attend the fair. Eisenwarenmesse similarly attracts trade visitors such as tool, security, and hardware specialists. Also, it receives professionals working at department/discount stores. Many commercial end-users, constructors, architects and mail-order specialists visit Eisenwarenmesse to find new tools.
Procure suitable accommodation for International Hardware Fair before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Messe Cologne and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
The International Hardware Show 2022 took place between the 25th and 28th of September 2022 in a hybrid format. It received around 25 000 visitants from 125 countries and approximately 1 400 exhibitor firms from 50 countries. Over 70% of the visitors were from abroad.
The International Hardware Show 2024 occurred between the 3rd and 6th of March 2024 in a live trade expo format. It received more than 3 200 exhibiting firms from 55 nations and 38 000 visitants from 133 countries. 92% of the exhibiting and over 70% of the visiting groups were from abroad.
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Hi there
I wanted to say a huge well done to your team for suggesting Casa Fluo. I loved it. Everything about it. Just so perfect.
Thank you
Ingrid
Hi Tom,
Excellent
BIOFACH - 2024
All was good with our services and the hotel was really conveniently located to the fair.
Mark,
Thank you for all your support. It has been a great pleasure working with you! Our team spent one week in Swissotel in Dusseldorf/Neuss for MEDICA 2015. Service, rooms, assistance really outstanding. Mark always response to our requests on time. Go fair will be the reference for coming exhibition.
Thank you
Brian: Everything went very well. You did a great job, will plan to us you again in the future.
Hi Simon,
Lovely to talk to you earlier on. Thanks for your assistance here, we didn’t have any problem with the rooms/bookings which is all you can hope in these cases!
We’d be in touch for 2020 as I can’t confirm how many people will attend and on what dates.
Thanks,
DanielDublin // Ireland// Mr Daniel Pla Dominguez // IMEX 2019 // Feedback for Novotel Frankfurt City
Hi Michelle. Thank you so much for your support with our accommodation at INTERSEC 2024 Dubai. We will ask again for your services for the next trade. Have a nice day.
Intersec 2024
Very nice place in the hearth of the city, top comfort and great kindness at the reception.
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Hello Tracy,
Everything went very well, the team was happy, and it was a very nice hotel.
Thanks a lot for your services and your reactivity.
We will not hesitate to use your services in the future.
Agritechnica 2023
Hello George,
Motel One Koln-Waidmarkt was a very good option for us.
Giulia
Anuga 2023
Thank Michael,
Everything went well.
The Adina was very nice.
Thank you for your help
All was good with the hotel and we enjoyed it. No problems at all working with Jane.