First Ferroforma in March

By the end of September a total of 650 companies had reserved space at the next Ferroforma/Bricoforma, the international hardware and DIY trade fair that is due to be held in Bilbao from 7 to 10 March. "This confirms the effectiveness of the strategic postponement of the event and our presentation of a widely diversified range of products and new launches for the sector," in the words of a press release from the organisers. The dates for the two-yearly event have been postponed from October to March, so that the fair will now be held in alternation with the International Hardware Fair/Practical World in Cologne.