Asia and Africa are becoming more and more important. This will be apparent at the China International Hardware Show in Shanghai in October
In brief
Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Fair
Innovations by the metre
The Eisenwarenmesse – International Hardware Fair Cologne introduces a DIY Boulevard in 2016. However the fair will be shortened by one day
IPM
Growing international appeal
The well-frequented International Trade Fair for Plants (IPM) is used both by countries with an established horticultural tradition and those with an …
Neuromarketing Conference
Yearning for simplicity
This year’s Neuromarketing Conference in Munich focused entirely on the question of whether marketing too often overtaxes consumers with too much complexity
Spoga + Gafa
More plants
Living greenery once again played a big role at Spoga+Gafa due to the commitment of the plant marketing company Landgard. On the whole the number of visitors remained …
In brief
Taiwanese manufacturers
Companies with a lot of industry experience
A short tour of the Taiwan Hardware Show to stands from Taiwanese manufacturers, who are active in the worldwide DIY and garden centre …
Kaigo
Not a low-wage country any more
Kaigo has been staging the Taiwan Hardware Show for 14 years. DIY International spoke to CEO Gerd Keim
Taiwan Hardware Show
More visitors and exhibitors in Taichung
Visitors from 67 countries came to the Taiwan Hardware Show that took place for the 14th time and was held for the second time in Taichung…
Tool Japan, Gardex, Ifex and Agriworld
Gateway to Japan
The recent combined trade fair event Tool Japan, Gardex, Ifex and Agriworld recorded significantly better figures
In brief
Asia-Pacific Sourcing / IAW
Trade fair duo in Cologne
Asia-Pacific Sourcing and the IAW promotional products fair are being staged jointly in 2015. The focus is on volume business
Spoga + Gafa 2014
Lots more plants
A much bigger range of plants will increase the attraction of Spoga+Gafa 2014 for visitors from the DIY sector too
Taiwan Hardware Show
Opportunity for One-stop shopping
The Taiwan Hardware Show, which takes place in Taichung in October, will feature more exhibitors than in previous years. The region is regarded as…