Booked out

The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) in Shanghai has been fully booked since April, according to the organisers. Nearly 2 100 exhibitors will be presenting their goods and services over a space in excess of 100 000 m² at the event from 28 - 30 September 2010. The fair is rated as Asia’s largest hardware trade show. It will provide a business platform for tools, DIY and building, hardware, security systems, locks and fittings; and for manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and retailers as well. Last year’s show attracted 35 000 trade visitors and bookings from 2 016 exhibitors. Over the three-day period buyers will be able to source from established local Chinese manufacturers as well as a substantial number of emerging new producers. They will be joined by key foreign suppliers from Germany, Spain, Turkey, the US, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, the UK, Mexico, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Koelnmesse and the China National Hardware Association, organisers of the event, have observed over time that European and American exhibitors from the hardware sectors are increasingly using this show as their gateway to markets in Asia. This year the show is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The organisers expect to capitalize on the fact that a visit to the show will be made additionally attractive to many in the industry by the Shang-hai World Expo, which is due to run until 31 October 2010. More diverse profile The organisers of the 10th Taiwan Hardware Show are offering subsidies to visitors The 10th Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) will take place in Taipei from 21 – 23 October 2010. The exhibit profile will be more diverse than in previous years. It will include eight categories: tools and accessories, locks and fittings, fastenings and fittings, builders’ and DIY supplies, garden equipment, automotive supplies and accessories, machines and plant, plus safety equipment and products.Kaigo, organisers of the fair in cooperation with the Taiwan Hand Tools Association, have announced the availability of subsidies on accommodation and flight expenses up to NT$ 15 000 for buyers who are interested in visiting THS 2010. The fair will also see the participation of a new cooperation between Taiwan’s hand tool makers. T-team (Tool Team), aided by the Corporate Synergy Development Center (CSDC) and headed by core companies King Tony Tools Co., Ltd and A-Kraft Tools Manufacturing Co., Ltd, along with twelve other industrial partners, was…