Events

From 22 to 24 June

Spoga+Gafa presents itself with a more compact layout

The walking distances at this year's Spoga+Gafa will be shorter. This and more was revealed yesterday by the organisers during a press event just under four months before the trade fair, which will take place from 22 to…

Events25. February 2026

Again with DIY Boulevard

International Hardware Fair with good registration figures

Around 2,500 companies from 53 countries have registered for the International Hardware Fair, which starts next Tuesday, …

Events25. February 2026

Trends

Healthy, flexible, and environmentally friendly

What market and industry trends are currently driving the hardware sector? The International Hardware Show, which takes place in …

Events23. February 2026

Scope 3, standards, plastic

Virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March

The global industry initiative Make It Zero is hosting a virtual Make It Zero Supplier Summit on 18 March 2026. Not only are …

Events19. February 2026

Koelnmesse Italia and Collins cooperate

Hardware Fair in Bergamo integrates Buyer Point

Koelnmesse Italia is cooperating with Italian trade publisher Collins and its industry event Buyer Point for the International …

Events18. February 2026

Anniversary edition

More than 5,000 visitors expected at the IAW trade fair

The International Trade Fair for Promotional Products and Imports (IAW) will take place for the 40th time from 24 to 26 …

Events18. February 2026

Lecture by John Herbert

Global DIY Summit publishes conference programme

The organisers of the Global DIY Summit have published the programme for the conference in Amsterdam in June. For the first time, …

Events11. February 2026

More exhibitors in Essen

IPM visitor numbers on par with last year

This year, IPM Essen attracted nearly 40,000 visitors. This means that visitor numbers remain slightly below those of last year, when …

Events3. February 2026

Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing

Domotex organisers satisfied with new concept

The organisers of Domotex see their new concept for the trade fair as confirmation of its status as an international platform for the …

Events29. January 2026

DIY, Pro & Garden trade fair in Kortrijk

Belgian DIY stores saw a decline in sales in 2025

DIY stores in Belgium ended 2025 with a decline in sales. Some first figures were announced at the DIY, Pro & Garden trade fai…

Events27. January 2026

IPM Essen

“Collectively holding the plant up”

The International Plant Fair (IPM) started today in Essen with a good visitor turnout. The world's leading plant fair runs until Friday. Across …

Events27. January 2026

Outdoor furniture manufacturers

Spoga+Gafa expects large participation from the Netherlands

The Spoga+Gafa organisers report large participation from the Netherlands for the upcoming trade fair: The Dutch Outdoor…

Events26. January 2026

Typical regional products

14 national stands at IPM 2026

A total of 14 joint stands from 13 countries will be presented at IPM 2026, which will take place from January 27 to 30, 2026, at Messe Essen. …

Events23. January 2026

Consumer goods fairs

The new gold...

... and by that, the organizers don't mean the color of Christmas tree baubles for the coming season, but data and contacts. Everyone in Frankfurt agrees that t…

Events22. January 2026