International Hardware Fair Italy ended on Friday, 9 May, welcoming 320 exhibitors from 22 countries and over 5,600 visitors from 53 countries. In Bergamo, companies, buyers, and professionals from the hardware, building, DIY, industrial supplies, garden & outdoor, security, safety equipment, paints and colours, electrical, and automotive sectors gathered for two days of exhibitions, demonstrations, networking, and conferences.
Gerald Bӧse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH, commented: “I am pleased to see that International Hardware Fair Italy has once again demonstrated its role as a key event for the European market. The success of the event strengthens Koelnmesse’s global reach, as well as the EISENWARENMESSE network and other international trade fairs in the hardware sector. This achievement highlights the importance of IHF Italy as a strategic platform for innovation and industry growth.”
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 following winners in three categories.
Innovation Category: Stanley Black & Decker Italia SRL
Honourable Mentions (Second and Third Place): Homberger S.p.A. and wolfcraft GmbH
Design Category: UNIQUE SOLUTIONS USA
Honourable Mentions: Keter Italia S.p.A. and FUMASI by Gimap S.r.l.
Green Category: Industrial Starter S.p.A. – PIP
Honourable Mentions: fischer Italia S.r.l. and Bossong S.p.A.
The International Hardware Fair has two further events scheduled for 2025:
International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia, Riyadh 16-18 June 2025
International Hardware Fair Indonesia, Jakarta, 24-27 September 2025
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