The China International Hardware Show Powered by Practical World, which is due to open for business in Shanghai from 23 to 25 October 2007, is 90 per cent booked up nearly five months in advance. The organisers expect a ten per cent increase on 2006, with 1 700 exhibitors on a total gross space of 80 000 m². Last year’s event attracted more than 30 000 visitors. By registering online now (at www.cihs-practicalworld.com) you can get free entry tickets for the fair and so avoid any queues at the entrance.