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
- 800Estimate
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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.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 for the Construction & Building and Home, Furniture & Interiors industries, held in Cologne, Germany. The 2028 edition runs 7–10 Mar 2028 at Koelnmesse GmbH. It brings together an estimated 800 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 797 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 797 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.
- China28%·109
- Germany14%·55
- Italy11%·44
- Taiwan10%·41
- India5%·21
Based on 394 exhibitors with a known head-office country.
What exhibitors do
The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.
- Machinery Manufacturing68%·205
- Energy Electronics18%·54
- Construction10%·29
- Chemicals Materials9%·28
- Services8%·23
Based on 301 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 797 exhibitors in our event graph.
International reach
Truly global — the exhibitor base spans the world.
Exhibitor calibre
listed companies
1,000+ employees
Of 12 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
So far, 790+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for International Hardware Fair. They span industries including machinery-manufacturing,energy-electronics,construction, construction and services,construction. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.
- C
CaterpillarPeoria, US
- M
Mischmaschinen & Baugeräte für BauprofisNürnberg, DE
- D
DieweKissing Telefon, DE
- G
Garg HingesNoida, IN
- Carbide
- Construction
- Dingzhou Metron Metal Products Co., Ltd
- EUROMAC
- Everwin Pneumatic
- Heka Werkzeuge GmbH
- Bosch Global
- EDM Council
- Laizhouhongyuanvise
- B-CHEM srl
- ASIV GmbH
- Athena Abrasives
- Industrial, Construction & DIY Adhesives
- Bellota
- Halder
- Asia Machinery.net
- GMS_GERMANY
+ 772 more exhibitors
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