Following the announcement by Koelnmesse that the International Hardware Fair – Practical World will in future be held in a two-yearly rhythm, the UK manufacturers’ association BHHMA is recording an increasing number of enquiries from its members. According to the association, bookings are up and there is greater interest in participating because an industry-specific meeting of this size will not be due again until 2006. The association is again organising a group stand for British manufacturers in 2004.