7–10 Mar 2028 · Cologne, DE
International Hardware Fair
EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair is a major trade fair in Cologne for the global hardware industry, held 7–10 March 2028. It brings together manufacturers and suppliers (tools, accessories, building and DIY supplies, fittings, fixings and fastening technology) with buyers and retailers, and includes presentations, expert talks and award ceremonies. The fair showcases latest products and innovations and serves as a networking and ordering platform for industry professionals.
Last updated
- Dates
- 7–10 Mar 2028
- Venue
- Koelnmesse GmbH
- Location
- Cologne, DE
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Audience
- Trade
- Duration
- 4 days
- Scale
- Flagship
- Exhibitors
- 180Estimate
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
About International Hardware Fair
International Hardware Fair is a flagship trade show in Cologne, Germany for the Industrial & Manufacturing industry. The 2028 edition runs 7–10 Mar 2028 at Koelnmesse GmbH. It brings together an estimated 180 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 697 exhibiting companies for the event so far.
Known editions
- 2028Upcoming7–10 Mar 2028
- 20264 Mar 2026
Venue
Messeplatz 1, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Who exhibits at International Hardware Fair
We've captured 697 exhibitors for International Hardware Fair (roster as of 2028). They span 38 countries, 86% of them based outside Germany.
Where exhibitors are based
Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.
- China22%·80
- Germany14%·52
- Italy12%·44
- Taiwan11%·41
- India6%·21
Based on 360 exhibitors with a known head-office country.
What exhibitors do
The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.
- Machinery Manufacturing67%·183
- Energy Electronics19%·51
- Chemicals Materials10%·28
- Construction10%·26
- Services8%·22
Based on 273 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.
Exclusivity
Ubiquitous roster — almost all of these exhibitors appear at many other events we track.
Cross-referenced against 697 exhibitors in our event graph.
International reach
Highly international — a broad field reaching well beyond the host country.
Exhibitor calibre
listed companies
1,000+ employees
Of 11 exhibitors whose company size we know.
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
International Hardware Fair 2028 exhibitor list
Event Scout has indexed 690+ companies exhibiting at International Hardware Fair so far. They span industries including machinery-manufacturing,energy-electronics,construction and machinery-manufacturing. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.
- B
Bosch GlobalWernau, DE
- C
CaterpillarPeoria, US
- H
HalderOrillia, DE
- B
BallistolAham, DE
- H
HybestChongqing, CN
- Abrasive Technology
- Fochantools
- ABUS
- GAF
- Industrial, Construction & DIY Adhesives
- Enverus
- Dachser
- The Daily Economy
- Evolution Power Tools
- edding
- BURG-WÄCHTER
- HAILO
- UK Website
- Draper Tools
- Bohle GmbH
- Fjyytape
- Bellota
- EDM Council
- Benchmark Media Systems
+ 672 more exhibitors
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