The exhibition in May this year welcomed 320 exhibitors from 22 countries and attracted over 5,600 visitors from 53 nations.
In Bergamo, Italy, companies, buyers, and professionals came together to participate in two days of exhibitions, demonstrations, networking, and conferences. The participants came from
a wide range of sectors, for example:
• Hardware
• Construction and DIY
• Industrial Supplies
• Gardening
• Security
• Safety Equipment
• Paints
• Electrical
• Automotive
Based on participation data, International Hardware Fair Italy reaffirms its position as the only trade fair in Italy dedicated to the European market for the hardware sector, capable of creating strategic
connections and expanding networks beyond borders. The event provided a valuable opportunity to accelerate project development, enhance the exchange of knowledge and services, and offer
opportunities for high-level professional training. This initiative responded to the needs of a dynamic sector, rich in cross industry influences and driven by a strong ambition for growth.
The presence of international distributors more than doubled in this second edition of International Hardware Fair Italy. The matchmaking initiative, actively supported through the buyer hosting
programme, facilitated over 350 meetings and connections. These brought together participants with shared and specific interests, fostering collaborations and exchanges that made the event very productive.
The trade fair was preceded by two major celebration and networking events in collaboration with leading industry associations:
Together with Assofermet Ferramenta, International Hardware Fair Italy presented the Product of the Year 2025 Award, dedicated to manufacturers, confirming the quality, commitment, and
creative capabilities of the competing companies and those present at the fair. The jury evaluated over 100 submissions and selected the winners in three categories.
In collaboration with EDRA/GHIN, International Hardware Fair Italy organised the Store Tour as a day for
members of the international association to visit a selection of stores within both the traditional supply chain and large scale Italian distribution, making it a practical and immediate way to create connections and share experiences.
For this second edition, International Hardware Fair Italy benefited from the support of qualified partners such as EDRA/GHIN, the association that brings together DIY and home improvement retailers globally, covering both physical stores (over 34,000 in 78 countries) and major distributors and digital platforms.
Also noteworthy are the collaborations with ZHH, the specialised trade association for the hardware sector in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), with FWI (the German association of tool manufacturers), Assofermet Ferramenta (the Italian wholesalers’ association), MADE4DIY (the Italian consortium of DIY and gardening manufacturers), ASCOM Bergamo, Assodimi/Assonolo, and Confartigianato Imprese Bergamo. Finally, the dates for the next event have been announced: The third International Hardware Fair Italy will take place on 5–6 May 2027 in Bergamo.
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