Koelnmesse wants to bundle its activities in the field of hardware in future under the motto "Koelnmesse: Global Competence in Hardware". The trade fair organiser sees itself as global market leader for the product fields hardware/ironware with the segments tools, industrial supplies, fastening and fixing technology, fittings, construction and DIY supplies. It orientates itself towards the leading Internationale Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Fair as well as the Asia Pacific Sourcing in Cologne, the Hardware Forum in Milan/Italy and the CHIS - China International Hardware show in Shanghai/China. This bundling is intended to give exhibitors, visitors and partners the opportunity to take advantage of this network if they wish to open up new markets and target groups.