International Hardware Fair / Practical World goes to Hong Kong!

With the support of the largest international hardware show International Hardware Fair / Practical World Cologne, International Hardware Fair / Practical World Hong Kong 2006 held at the new AsiaWorld-Expo venue will offer exhibitors and buyers unlimited new business opportunities.

Don’t miss the latest products, technologies and innovations from more than 120 international exhibitors, including numerous group pavilions from China and Singapore!

International Hardware Fair/ Practical World Hong Kong 2006, co-located with China Sourcing Fair, will be focusing on:

DIY & Home Center
• Garden & Horticulture
• General Hardware
• Tools & Accessories
• Furniture Hardware & Accessories
• Home Improvement

Security & Safety
• Fire & Safety Products
• Security Products

International Hardware Fair / Practical World Hong Kong 2006 has confirmed participation from both independent and group exhibitors.

A Singapore Pavilion will also be present at the show, with exhibitors such as Alteco Chemical Pte Ltd, AOBA Security Technology Pte Ltd, Ivena International Pte Ltd, Jacksmith Industries Singapore Pte Ltd, Kim Indoor & Outdoor Furniture Design LLP, NIMIC Far East Pte Ltd and Singapore Manufacturers' Federation.

Some of the independent exhibitors are:
• ALPHCAST (DONG GUAN) CO., LTD. • ANAVIL COMPANY LTD • ASINDO NETWORK LTD • ATECK (XIAMEN) SHOWERS CO., LTD. • BEIJING YANUO ADHESIVE PRODUCTS CO., LTD. • BILLION RIVER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED • CHONGQING DAJIANG POWER EQUIPMENT CO LTD • GREY DOG DESIGNS PTY LTD • GUAN YEEH METAL CRAFTS FACTORY • GUANGDONG LIGHT HOUSEWARE CO., LTD. • HARVEST COSMETIC INDUSTRY CO LTD • HC SANITARY CO LTD • HEBEI FORTUNE TRADE CO., LTD. • HUIQIANG METAL PRODUCT CO., LTD. • JUNWEI HARDWARE CO., LTD. • KAMCONE (GROUP) IND. LTD. • KEEN (ZHENGZHOU) ABRASIVE MFG CO LTD • KINCHIFF INVESTMENT LTD • KR PRO INDUSTRIAL LIMITED • NINGBO RIGHTOOL INDUSTRIAL I/E CO., LTD • PRO-CHARGER CO LTD • QINGDAO HARDWARE MANUFACTURING CO LTD • SAM WO POLISHING MATERIALS (H.K) CO., LTD • SENTOSA INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED • SHANGHAI ADOMAN SANITARY WARE CO LTD • SHANGHAI EVERISE TOOLS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD • SHANGHAI JINGYANG FASTENER CO., LTD • and many more •

The New Product Gallery (NPG) is a new attraction in the show to create better buyer experience for visiting buyers, which will display a full array of creative new-to-the-market premium products selected from eligible exhibitors. Located in Hall 10, these product samples will receive more exposure to buyers in this specially-designed area. All exhibitors with 2 booths or more would be invited to have the opportunity to present one product sample, free of charge.

For more information on the New Product Gallery, please contact Ms Maggie Lim.

A new supporting program has been developed for your needs, a specialized conference on the hardware industry. With 2 key themes – Sourcing Strategies and Product Trends & Outlook, learn about successful sourcing from the experts and gain valuable insights on production & technology trends that will impact developments of today’s hottest products, from the top players in the industry.

Dates: 22 – 24 April 2006
Venue: Conference room 201A, 2nd Floor, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

Admission is FREE but space is limited. Contact seminars-gh@chinasourcingfair.com now to confirm your seat!

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The Private Buyer Meeting (PBM) is a 45-minute, in-depth meeting between a big buyer and an exhibitor held in a private room at the show. It is intended to provide buyers with a more targeted approach to meeting exhibitors, and to provide exhibitors with greater opportunities to meet interested major buyers.

• Architects • Designers • Builders • Contractors • Department Stores • Discount Stores • Exporters • Hardware Stores • Home Center Importer • Lawn & Garden Wholesalers/Retailers • Retailers • Manufacturers • Machinery Manufacturers • Merchandisers • Specialty Stores • Wholesalers • Distributors •

Some major buyers have confirmed their keen interest in visiting the show. They include Black and Decker, Emerson Electric Asia Pacific, JC Whitney & Company, Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd, Officemax Inc. USA, Sime Darby Motor Services Limited, Tak Cheong Trading Ltd, Target Sourcing Service, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd and many more.

Some major buyers who attended previous events are:
• Banyan Tree Gallery • Carrefour • Kingfisher • KMART • Metro Buying group • Shangri-la Asia • Siemens • 3M • Black and Decker • Chevron • CIBS Specialty Chemicals • Coles Myer Asia Delphi • Lowe's Global Sourcing • OBI • Philips • Wal-mart •






China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd is appointed Official Travel Agent for International Hardware Fair / Practical World Hong Kong 2006 (Spring). The travel agent can help you with your hotel reservations, and provide you with special room rates on selected hotels near the venue, AsiaWorld-Expo. In addition, the travel agent has planned some leisure tours specially for your needs.

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1 List of hotels and rates
2 Hotel booking form
3 Tour overview
4 Tour booking form

As a world-renowned trade fair organizer, Koelnmesse has an excellent track record for organizing some of the world's most successful trade events, such as the world-renowned International Hardware Fair / Practical World and spoga + gafa in Cologne.

With over 80 years experience in organizing large-scale commercial events connecting buyers and sellers, Koelnmesse brings forth an unrivaled skill-set and expertise needed to develop International Hardware Fair / Practical World Hong Kong into one of the premier and most accomplished international sourcing trade fair in Asia.

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