The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, USA, from 6 to 8 May 2014 is practically booked up. According to information from Richard Russo, vice president of Reed Exhibitions with responsibility for the event, 98 per cent of the show space had been allocated by February. The fair is being held for the 69th time. It is divided into 15 product categories that range from hardware through to housewares and garden, as well as the pet sector. In addition there are three special exhibitions: “Emergency preparedness & disaster recovery”, “Made in the USA” and “Energy efficient”.