Why participate INTERNATIONALE EISENWARENMESSE (PRACTICAL WORLD)?
Internationale Eisenwarenmesse takes place in Koelnmesse Cologne.
The fair is aimed at professionals from the hardware and tools sector and is fully B2B oriented.
The event brings together providers of tools, industrial supply, fasteners & fixings and home improvement.
Visitors will discover solutions for production, distribution, retail and end use.
The programme includes demonstrations, product presentations and zones around sustainability, digitalisation and circular products.
The fair stimulates innovation and collaboration within the international hardware chain.
Due to its scale, international focus and wide range of offerings, Internationale Eisenwarenmesse is a relevant platform for brands that want to grow in the global hardware market.
Themes
- Hand and power tools
- Fastening technology and industrial supply
- Building materials and workshop equipment
- Security systems and locks
- Home improvement and decoration
- Digitization and automation
Target audience
The fair focuses on producers, distributors, retailers, buyers, project developers and e-commerce companies in the hardware sector.
Getting there
Internationale Eisenwarenmesse takes place in Koelnmesse, Cologne.
The venue is accessible by train, with Köln Messe/Deutz station right next to the exhibition complex.
Those arriving by car can drive via the A3, A4 or A57, with ample parking on site.
International visitors fly via Cologne-Bonn Airport.
Exhibitors and visitors
The last edition welcomed more than 2,700 exhibitors and more than 47,000 visitors from 143 countries. Visitors come to discover products, make deals, and explore international markets.




