Dates and Opening Hours:
Wednesday 16, Sep. 2009 09:00-17:00
Thursday 17, Sep. 2009 09:00-17:00
Friday 18, Sep. 2009 09:00-15:00
Event frequency: Annual
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center Shanghai, China
Website: www.koelnmesse.cn/fair/New_CIHS_E/index.asp

Event Summary
China International Hardware Show (zhōng guó guó jì wǔ jīn zhǎn 中国国际五金展) in Shanghai is Asia's top trade fair for the entire hardware and DIY sectors. It provides a unique opportunity to engage in one of the largest markets in the world - China. This unique trade fair offers specialist traders and buyers from the industry sectors of Tools, DIY and Building Hardware, Security, Locks and Fittings with a comprehensive category of products and services. Increasingly, European and American exhibitors from the hardware sectors are using this show as their gateway to markets in Asia.
2010 is a momentous year for CIHS and its loyal participants as the trade show celebrates its milestones and developments over the past decade. In tandem with its 10th anniversary, CIHS 2010 will present exhibitors and guests with a string of exciting fringe events and infinite opportunities in the booming Chinese market.

Exhibit Profile:
• Tools
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Machine Tools
- Garden Tools
- Air Compressors
- Abrasives
- Welding
- Accessories & Eqiupment

• DIY and Building Hardware
- Building Materials & Components
- Fasteners
- Ironmongery (Nails, Mesh Ware)
- Electrical Supplies
- Automotive Supplies
- Paint & Chemical Products
- Decorative Metalware

• Security, Locks and Fittings
- Locks & Keys
- Security Eqiupment & Systems
- Building & Furniture Fittings
- Work Safety & Protection

Visitor Profile:
- Trading Company (Retail/Wholesale)
- Manufacturer/Producer
- Exporter/Importer
- Agent/Distributor
- Hardware Store/Home Center/Department Store
- Builder/Comtractor/Engineer
- Architect/Consultant/Real Estate
- DIY Enthusiast
- Embassy/Trade Office Association/Chamber of Commerce
- Goverment/Ministry

Highlight:
• Largest professional and international hardware show in China as well as Asia
• China International Hardware Show gathered together more than 2,000 leading domestic and overseas enterprises, covering an area of 103,500 sqm in 2008. A total of 31, 000 domestic and overseas buyers are expected to visit the show.
• The only hardware show in China that won the support from IHA
Int'l Federation of Hardware & Housewares Associations (IHA) has given its continuous support to China International Hardware Show. Every year, IHA delegations come to Shanghai to investigate the international hardware market in Shanghai.
• Leading enterprises display their advanced products in China International Hardware Show
• Large number of buyers will purchase to meet the demands of the Chinese and Asian markets.

Organizer and partners:
Organizers
Koelnmesse
China National Hardware Association
All-China Federation of Industry Commerce & Hardware Chamber of Commerce
Light Industry Sub-Council, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

Supported by
Spanish Hand Tools Manufacturers Association (Herramex)
Association of Spanish Manufacturers of Bricolaje & Hardware (AFEB)
Int'l Federation of Hardware & Housewares Association (IHA)

Local Partners
Beijing Triuni Exhibition Co., Ltd
China Tool Developments Co., Ltd

 How to get to SNIEC
- metro
Take Line 2 of Shanghai metro to Longyang Road station. Go Northward after getting out of the metro, and turn westward at the first crossroad.
Shuttle bus service: Free shuttle bus from subway's Longyang Road station to SNIEC in every 15 minutes from 8:30 ~16:30.

- Bus
983
Lujiazui--Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC)

Bus DA Qiao No.5
Fudan University--SNIEC--Zhangjiang High-Tech Park

Bus Da Qiao No.6
Shanghai Jiaotong University (Xu Jiahui Area)--SNIEC--Zhangjiang High-tech Park

Fang Chuang Line
Fang Xie Road--SNIEC--Pudong International Airport

Shen Jiang Line
Rushang Road--SNIEC--Shi Town

Airport Line No.3
Yangtze River Hotel--SNIEC--Pudong International Airport