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At the Heart of Hardware Innovation

EISENWARENMESSE is the international meeting point for trade, industry and skilled crafts.
This is where momentum is created for tools, fastening and fixing technology,
and DIY & building supplies – and where new solutions for the global hardware industry emerge.

Direct entry

Become an exhibitor now.
The process is handled via the official
external registration system of the trade fair.

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Product range

Tools and Accessories

From hand tools to cordless power – clever helpers for every project.

Industrial Supplies

Factory and workshop equipment for production and maintenance.

Fastening and fixing technology

Screws, wall plugs & more – innovative solutions for a strong hold.

Home improvement

Everything for building projects, creative DIY ideas and home improvement.

Excellent opportunities for good business

New customer business

Get new target groups excited about your products and services, and forge valuable business connections worldwide.

Qualified visitor structure

Meet key target groups with a real interest in products, services, solutions and innovations for retail and industry.

Personal exchange

Connect directly with customers, retailers and industry professionals to generate new business and gain valuable market insights.

Powerful inspiration

Experience trends, innovations and developments firsthand, and seize the opportunity to help shape the future of the hardware sector.

Worldwide attention

Benefit from international exposure. Media representatives from around the world cover the trade fair live, bringing innovations and companies into the global spotlight.

Leading brands have already confirmed their participation for 2028

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Logo featuring the word "MUNK" in bold purple letters, with a green square shape beside it, and "Günzburger Steigtechnik" below.
A red circular logo featuring the word "Hailo" in bold white letters.
A logo for Hettich featuring the name in bold black letters with a multicolored, stylized graphic above.
Logo of Reyher, featuring the name in black text with a yellow box containing a screw illustration.
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A black and white logo featuring a stylized arrow and the name "PREBENA" in bold letters, indicating a brand identity.
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Logo mit dem Wort "KRAUSE" in fetten blauen Buchstaben, mit einer stilisierten Linie darüber, eingekreist in einem rechteckigen Rahmen.
Logo featuring the brand name "MELLERUD" in white on a red background, with the text "UND GUT." in blue below.
Logo featuring the word "BOSSONG" in bold gray letters, accompanied by a blue stylized graphic symbol on the left.
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Logo featuring a stylized letter "T" and the word "TOUGHBUILT," emphasizing strength and durability in design.
Logo of Südmetall with a blue background and the name in silver letters, featuring a registered trademark symbol.
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Logo featuring the word "kip" in grey with a red dot above, and the tagline "Haftet für Qualität" in red below.
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What our exhibitors are saying:

"The EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair is this year once again a place for encounter and exchange for us. For decades, we have appreciated the high quality conversations with customers and industry partners from all over the world that we are able to conduct in this unique framework."
Alexander Alberts, Managing Partner, Gust. Alberts GmbH & Co. KG

Alexander Alberts, Managing Partner, Gust. Alberts GmbH & Co. KG

Alexander Alberts, Managing Partner, Gust. Alberts GmbH & Co. KG

"The EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair 2026 was a valuable platform for us to promote a personal dialogue with the retail trade, to maintain existing partnerships and take away new impulses. We are especially pleased that we were able to show our holistic Bosch power tools portfolio from PRO to DIY in all product segments and make innovations like our new EXPERT performance category experienceable live. We look back at successful days in Cologne and look forward to helping shape the future of the industry."
Björn Watzlawik, Vice President Sales Germany, Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH

Björn Watzlawik, Vice President Sales Germany, Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH

Björn Watzlawik, Vice President Sales Germany, Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH

Logo featuring the letters "FWI" in blue, with a gray hexagonal shape and the text "FACHVERBAND WERKZEUGINDUSTRIE e.V." below.
"The EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair brings our industry together in Cologne. For us, it is an excellent opportunity to meet many member companies in person, strengthen contacts and discuss current developments. It is precisely this exchange that makes the fair so valuable."
Stefan Horst, Managing Director, Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e.V.

Stefan Horst, Managing Director, Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e.V.

Stefan Horst, Managing Director, Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e.V.

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Participation options

Book your stand space now to secure an early-bird discount!

  • to 31.03.2027 - 247,00 EUR/m²
  • from 01.04.2027 - 286,00 EUR/m²
  • from 25.01.2028 - 323,00 EUR/m²
Colours stand modell: coloured walls, aluminium ceiling frame, meeting room facilities, logo panel

Complete stand packages

Our turnkey stands offer a straightforward solution for your trade fair presence – including space hire, utilities, AUMA fees, stand construction, cleaning and waste disposal.

Custom stand design

Koelnmesse offers bespoke exhibition stands tailored to your needs and budget, ensuring a successful exhibition presence.

Sponsoring

Intensify your brand presence at EISENWARENMESSE fair with targeted sponsoring formats and exclusive visibility options.

EISENaward powered by ZHH

Put your product in the spotlight!
As an exhibitor you have the exclusive opportunity to win one of the three coveted EISENawards. Showcase your innovations and benefit from the visibility and media coverage.

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Information for exhibitors

We have compiled the most important information for exhibitors in a single document.

Conditions of participations

Here you can download Koelnmesse’s General Terms and Conditions of Participation and EISENWARENMESSE’s Special Terms and Conditions of Participation.

Contact

Contacts for exhibitors

Ramon Schlürscheid

Sales Manager Germany

Birgit Müller

Sales Manager Germany