World’s leading trade fair for the hardware industry  Where did the global hardware industry meet from 3 to 6 March 2026? In Cologne of course – at the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair.

The world’s leading trade fair returned to its regular schedule and once again brought together all the key industry players in one place. More than 3,200 exhibitors from all over the world ll presented their latest products and innovations – from tools and accessories to building and DIY supplies, fittings, fixings and fastening technology.

Buyers and retailers were able to experience the latest trends live on site, make valuable contacts, order products and thus create an attractive product range. A top-class event programme with exciting presentations, expert talks and award ceremonies rounded off the offer.

Product range

The HARDWARE FAIR is divided into four clearly arranged product segments. Here professional buyers can find hardware competence in a consolidated and structured form.

Tools

The product range: Manual hand-held tools, Power tools (hand-held, stationary) and accessories, Machine tools

Industrial supply

The product range: Compressed air tools, high pressure cleaners, welding and soldering equipment, workshop fittings, shop and storeroom fittings, ladders and scaffolding, Health and safety / job security

Fasteners and fixings

The product range: Fastening technology Fixing technology, Building fittings, Furniture fittings, Small fittings, Decorative metal wares

Home improvement

The product range: Sanitary ware and fittings, Chemical products, Interiors and Furnishings, Building materials, elements and accessories, outside structures, Automotive supplies and accessories, two-wheeler accessories, Smart Home

A fair - many reasons to be curious

1,400 Exhibitors from all over the world

114,000 sqm Hall area (gross)

25,000 Trade visitors from 125 countries

70 % Proportion of foreign trade visitors

The industry forum for innovations and technologies

Whether classic tools or smart solutions for DIY - there is no better place to convince the specialised trade of your product than at the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair in Cologne.

At the world's leading trade fair for the hardware industry, you can present your products and innovations to all important buyers and retailers in one go, because the EISENWARENMESSE is a must-attend event for the entire industry. Be there and be part of the success!

Benefits of the INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR

Why you should exhibit at INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR

New customer business

Raise the enthusiasm of thousands of interested new customers and new target groups for your products and services.

Qualified visitor structure

Precisely address relevant target groups. In the trade fair atmosphere you will encounter a high degree of willingness to look closely at your products and services.

Personal exchange

Enter into direct dialogue with customers and the trade about your products and services. Generate new business and further improve your products and services.

Strong impulses

Make use of the opportunity to help design the development: be there when decisive sales impulses and trends are defined.

Worldwide attention

Profit from the international attention: as a trade fair event of global importance, accredited journalists report in words, images and sound directly from EISENWARENMESSE.