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.

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Dates
7–10 Mar 2028
Venue
Koelnmesse GmbH
Location
Cologne, DE
Frequency
Biennial
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
800Estimate
Construction & BuildingHome, Furniture & Interiors

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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.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

Venue

Koelnmesse GmbH

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

7%Class Gof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

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

86%Class Aof exhibitors are based abroad

Truly global — the exhibitor base spans the world.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed8%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises17%·2

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.

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

When is International Hardware Fair 2028?
International Hardware Fair 2028 runs 7–10 Mar 2028 at Koelnmesse GmbH.
Where is International Hardware Fair held?
International Hardware Fair is held at Koelnmesse GmbH in Cologne, Germany.
How many exhibitors does International Hardware Fair have?
International Hardware Fair counts an estimated 800 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 797 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at International Hardware Fair?
Indexed exhibitors include Caterpillar, Mischmaschinen & Baugeräte für Bauprofis, ECS Cleaning Solutions Ltd. and Diewe. The event spans the Construction & Building and Home, Furniture & Interiors sectors.
Is International Hardware Fair worth attending?
International Hardware Fair is a flagship trade show for the Construction & Building and Home, Furniture & Interiors industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 800 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the International Hardware Fair exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 797 companies exhibiting at International Hardware Fair so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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