Product segment: Home improvement
For everyone who loves to roll up their sleeves, the home improvement segment at EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair features everything for home improvement. Connect with leading manufacturers as well as hidden champions, while gathering fresh ideas for your product range and driving your business forward. The exhibitor mix is as diverse as the industry – from interior construction and plumbing solutions to building accessories and innovative construction chemicals – the full spectrum of the market is on display. That is why the world’s leading trade fair in Cologne is the industry’s most important global platform.
The home improvement product segment offers:

- More than 3,200 exhibitors at EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair
- A global focus – guaranteed international networking opportunities
- Trend topics such as sustainability and exclusive DIY developments
- Live demonstrations of the latest DIY tools and products
- Featured exhibitors from the building supplies and materials industry
- An ideal platform for suppliers, retailers and service providers
Focus on sustainability
Sustainability has long ceased to be just a “nice to have” for businesses – it is now a key competitive factor. Companies in the construction industry are also increasingly embracing sustainable and recyclable building materials to reduce their environmental footprint and show their commitment to corporate responsibility.
In the home improvement segment of EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair, you will experience firsthand how environmental friendliness and resource efficiency work in practice. Energy-efficient products take centre stage – the range spans from insulation materials made from renewable raw materials to cutting-edge smart materials like self-healing concrete and glass with adjustable light transmission. Connect with manufacturers from all over the world and gain valuable insight to future-proof your product range and offer customers targeted sustainable alternatives.
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The next INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR will take place from 03. to 06.03.2026
DIY – more than a trend, a global movement

Do-it-yourself (DIY) has evolved over the years into a global movement with enormous economic relevance. It therefore goes without saying that DIY is also a key component of the home improvement segment of EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair. Retailers can benefit from the collective expertise of international exhibitors and discover products for their DIY range that best support their customers.
Get ready for an inspiring atmosphere featuring live demonstrations, product presentations and practical insights for product range management and merchandising. This is where the hands-on spirit truly comes alive!
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Tools, Industrial supply, Fasteners and fixings, Home improvement? At the INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR, we combine all product ranges in one place.