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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

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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Daibau GmbH

Daibau is an Internet platform that connects clients and contractors in the trades throughout Germany. Daibau makes it easier for customers to find competent master craftsmen and for master craftsmen to find orders.

To the Daibau website

Benchmark Media Int'l Corp.

Benchmark Media Int'l Corp.

Benchmark Media, a trade magazine publisher from Taiwan, has been working on building the communication bridge between Taiwan manufacturers and international traders. We provide comprehensive supplier sources, exhibitions calendar, and industry news in tools, hardware, gardening, plumbing fixture and automobile industries.

To the Benchmark Media website

Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute

Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute

Established in 1969, Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI) boasts a membership of 700, comprised of leading manufacturers and exporters within Taiwan's fastener industry. Annually, we release the highly regarded "Taiwan Fastener," an essential buyer's guide for sourcing in Taiwan. Feel free to stop by our booth to grab the latest edition of the Taiwan Fastener Purchase Guide.

To the TIFI website

Fastener EurAsia Magazine

Fastener EurAsia Magazine

Published for 18 years Fastener EurAsia Magazine has been distributed internationally in 56 countries. Reaching the fastener sector all over the World with its effective and economic publication policy our magazine aims to contribute to the presentation of the companies and become a source of the sector news. Fastener EurAsia Magazine, apart from printed and digital distributions, is "the magazine is the most distributed magazine at international fastener shows and sectoral fairs in the world". It is distributed at more than 20 fastener exhibitions and more than 50 sectoral exhibitions annually. The magazines are published online on the website, which has about 30,000 visitors each month.

To the Fastener EurAsia website