Once again, the global hardware industry will converge in Cologne from 3 to 6 March 2026 for EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair. Around ten months to go and the world’s leading trade fair is already reporting solid registration numbers. Many companies have taken advantage of the early bird offer, with businesses from more than 35 countries, including Germany, various European markets, the UK and the US, confirming their participation in the upcoming event. Companies have until 31 May 2025 to register via the trade fair website and benefit from the early bird discount.

In 2026, EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair will once again provide the ideal platform for buyers and retailers from all over the world to discover new products, conduct business and gain insight into the latest market trends. Spanning six halls, the exhibition presents trade visitors with an extraordinary breadth of offerings found nowhere else in the world. The range encompasses everything from industrial supplies, tools and accessories to building and DIY supplies, fittings and fastening technology.

Many industry leaders from both at home and abroad have already confirmed their participation in EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair 2026. The list of confirmed exhibitors includes ABUS, August Bremicker Söhne, Alberts, alfer aluminium, Allit, Annovi Reverberi, Burg-Wächter, C. & E. Fein, CONACORD, Conmetall Meister, Erwin Halder, REYHER, fischerwerke, Hailo-Werk Rudolf Loh, Heller Tools, Hettich, Hultafors Group Germany, Isaberg Rapid AB, JOKARI, KIP, Kirchhoff Witte, KRAUSE-Werk, KRINO SPA, MUNK, NOVALIA Deutschland, Patrol Group, Picard, Prebena, Prosperplast, PROXXON, Scheppach, SFS Group, SPAX, suki, Telwin, TOX-Dübel-Technik, Umarex, Weidmüller and wolfcraft.

Next year marks the first time that EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair will be held from Tuesday to Friday. This change reflects the industry’s desire to focus more on business days to better accommodate the needs of exhibitors and visitors.

Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the hardware industry: Koelnmesse is the global leader in hosting top-tier international trade fairs for the tools and hardware sector. Its leading event, EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR, is held in Cologne, where Asia-Pacific Sourcing, the largest sourcing platform outside of Asia, also showcases its products. Beyond Cologne, Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio across key international markets. The China International Hardware Show in Shanghai, International Hardware Fair Italy in Bergamo, International Hardware Fair India in New Delhi and El Gran Salón Ferretero in Colombia are leading regional trade fairs with international participation. New additions to the portfolio are the International Hardware Fair Indonesia in Jakarta and the International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, both set to take place in 2025. 

International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia’s largest trade fair for the hardware and tools sector, Riyadh 16.06. - 18.06.2025

International Hardware Fair Indonesia - powered by EISENWARENMESSE, Jakarta 24.09. - 27.09.2025