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Partners of the INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR Cologne

As a trade association, the BHB represents the interests of DIY, construction and gardening retailers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as other companies in the DIY sector from industry and the service sector. The focus of the association's work is on the topics of personnel & education, environment & CSR, loss prevention, law, logistics and product safety.

To the BHB website (only in German language)

EDRA European DIY Retail Association / ghin Global Home Improvement Network

EDRA/GHIN brings the world of DIY together

Its members include 225 DIY companies with over 34,000 shops in 78 countries. Its members create over 1.6 million jobs and generate a total turnover of around €360 billion. EDRA/GHIN consists of two symbiotic associations, the European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) and the Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN).

To the EDRA/GHIN website

FWI Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e.V.

FWI Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e.V.

The Fachverband Werkzeugindustrie e.V. (FWI) is the association of tool manufacturers in Germany and thus the central representation of interests for companies in the industry. We currently support around 150 member companies. The German tool industry generated a total turnover of over EUR 5.9 billion and employed more than 35,000 employees in 2022.

To the FWI website

Home & Garden Manufacturers' Association

Home & Garden Manufacturers' Association

As a trade association, the Herstellerverband Haus & Garten represents the interests of the leading manufacturers of DIY, home improvement and garden market products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In its 40-year history, it has specialised in sales-oriented topics for DIY consumer products.

To the website (only in German language)

IHA International Federation of Hardware & Housewares Association

IHA International Federation of Hardware & Housewares Association

To the IHA website

ZHH Zentralverband Hartwarenhandel e.V.

ZHH Zentralverband Hartwarenhandel e.V.

The Central Association of the Hardware Trade (Zentralverband Hartwarenhandel e.V.), Düsseldorf, is the professional association for the medium-sized specialist trade in the hardware sector, which is made up of specialist retailers and the production connection trade, PVH for short. As an industry association, we are committed to promoting medium-sized trade. Hard goods is the collective term for a variety of goods and product groups, which primarily include the assortments of hardware, tools, fittings, screws, fastening technology, safety technology, lawn mowers, household goods, glass, porcelain/ceramics, cutlery, do-it-yourself supplies, fitted kitchens, large and small household appliances, sanitary articles and occupational safety.

To the ZHH website (only in German language)


Media partners

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Economic Daily News

CENS.com connects you with quality suppliers from Taiwan—quickly and safely with just a few clicks.

Explore the latest Taiwan Hand Tools Guide, featuring an expanded range of trusted manufacturers offering top-quality tools like saws, pliers, wrenches, and screwdrivers. Ideal for buyers and businesses seeking reliable sourcing partners.

Get tailored support: Our experienced traders help match your needs with the right suppliers. Contact us at buyerservice@udngroup.com.tw

To the Economic Daily News website

Fastener World Inc.

Fastener World Inc.

B2B platform for fasteners, hardware, tools, components, machinery suppliers, manufacturers, importers,exporters, traders, retailers, distributors, end users.

To the Fastener World website

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GlobalFastener

www.GlobalFastener.com, the information platform established in Pittsburgh USA, is for Fastener suppliers and purchasers to find well-matched Trading Partners, search Fastener Standards and calculate Fastener Parameters online.

With the deepening cooperation with global exhibitions, we introduce our supplier members to the world more widely and frequently which also generates increasingly application for our membership.

For giving better service to our visitors, we constantly perfect the functions of our websites, making them get everything they want just through our website.

To the GlobalFastener website

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Italy Export Magazine

Since 1984, the principal objective of Italy Export has been to put Italian manufacturers in contact with importers, distributors, and managers in large-scale distribution abroad, through its magazine dedicated to hardware and tools.

Italy Export has been attending the most important world sector exhibitions for over 40 years to give his clients a greater and greater visibility.

Aware of the high level of Italian output, which combines creativity, good taste and design, and of the need for the right support for promoting in foreign markets, Italy Export supports the magazines with the web portal to continue the promotion of the Italian production all over the world.

To the Italy Export magazine

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partsCAD

partsCAD is a combination of “parts” and “CAD” (Computer-Aided Design). Our domain is www.partsCAD.com, and we are dedicated to collecting and organizing component data and related solutions from around the world.

Our platform serves key stages across the product lifecycle — from design and R&D, engineering procurement, and production logistics to maintenance and operations.

partsCAD offers digital marketing services that efficiently connect users in need with quality suppliers. While providing users with the components and solutions they require, we also generate high-quality sales leads for our supplier partners.

To the partsCAD website