IIHT Expo 2004 (India International Hardware & Tools Expo 2004) was organized by Unitech Exhibitions Private Ltd, Chennai, India during 16th – 18th December 2004 at Nehru Centre, Mumbai.

Highlights

• 3rd edition of the India International Hardware & Tools Expo  Series
• Suppored by Key International Associations and Trade Agencies
• The only niche Hardware & & Tools Event in India
• Focused on the Indian Hardware & Tools Trade Market
• Mumbai, the host city is the financial capital of India
• Mumbai, the largest Hardware & Tools traders market
• Excellent Exhibition facilities at the Venue

INAUGURATION OF THE EVENT                  
The Fair was inaugurated by Mr. T.C. Venkat Subramanian, Chariman & Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India, Mumbai at 11.00 a.m on the 16th December 2004.

THE EXHIBITION

The Venue:
Exhibition Hall  # 1 & Hall # 2 (centrally air-conditioned.)
Nehru Centre,
Worli, Mumbai – 400018, INDIA

Date & Timings
Thursday           16th Dec  2004               - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 6:00 PM)
Friday               17th Dec  2004               - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 6:00 PM)
Saturday           18th Dec  2004               - 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 5:00 PM)

Admission

• Free Entry to the Exhibition for Business Visitors and Professionals only.
• Visitors to register and collect their Visitor Badge at the Registration Counter at Hall #1.
• No Entry for Children below 16 years.
• Students group with limited numbers allowed only with prior permission.
• Attire - Formal / Semi – Formal Wear

EXHIBITION AREA
Nett Area: 2,500 sqm.

EXHIBITORS

81 Exhibitors both from India and abroad including China, Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, USA, besides India participated in this event and displayed a wide range of  products in about 100 Booths. 

The IIHT Expo 2004 hosted amongst others the following pavilions:

• Taiwan Pavilion                                                    -          22 Stalls          
• Taichang World Trade Centre, Taiwan                -          11 Stalls
• China Pavilion                                                       -            5 Stalls
• India Pavilion “Tool Mart” 
• (Sponsored by UNIDO, Govt. of India,
  Ministry of Small Scale Industry & SIDBI)             -          30 Stalls

The India Pavilion “Tool Mart” sponsored by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) aimed at developing and promoting the Indian Hand tool Industry, particularly in the Small Scale Sector, in terms of technological development and promotion of exports. Further, the very fact that nearly 40% of the exhibitors were drawn from overseas is a clear manifestation of the success attending to the earlier IIHT Expos held in 2002 & 2003.

Exhibit Profile / Products on Display :

• Hand Tools
• DIY Tools
• Power & Air Tools
• Garage Tools
• Builder’s Hardware
• Furniture Hardware
• Architectural Hardware
• Fasteners
• locks / door fittings
• Castors & Guides
• Tapes & Adhesives – etc.,

Exhibition Directory
The Official Directory of IIHT Expo 2004 was on sale during the event days within the Exhibition. The cost of the directory -Rs.100/- (approx 2.25 USD).

• Ample vehicle parking at the venue.
• Exhibitor Kit containing Exhibitor Badges, Visitor Enquiry Book, Scribbling Pad, Feedback Forms
• Cloak room for Baggage.
• Communication/Business Center – Internet browsing , phone, fax, email etc.
• Cafeteria.
• Mementoes
• Meeting rooms & lounges.
• First Aid
  
• Cold / Hot Water Bottled Water Dispensers at vantage places in hall.

VISITORS
Visitor Registration for all visitors
No. of Visitors – over 2500
The visitors data base is under compilation and will be sent to all exhibitors within 15 days of the close of the event.

Visitor Profile
Traders & Retailers
Distributors
Exporters & Importers
Industry Suppliers
Architects
Interior Designers
Builders
Contractors
Furniture Manufactures
Paint Contractors
Remodelers
Carpenters
Locksmiths
Plumbers
Janitorial Services
Garden Services & Nursery
Garage / Workshop

Visitors Services at the IIHT EXPO 2004 Exhibition Venue

• Ample vehicle parking at the venue.
• Visitor Registration with Badges for all visitors.
• Cloak room for Visitors Baggage.
• Communication/Business Center - phone, fax, email etc.
• Cafeteria.
• Meeting rooms & lounges.
• First Aid
  
• Cold / Hot Water Bottled Water Dispensers at vantage

Conclusion
The IIHT Expo 2004 was an astounding success in as much as it not only attracted a large number of quality visitors but also greatly enabled the Exhibitors to secure a large number business enquiries, which are expected to materialize into orders sooner or later.
With India witnessing the highest growth in building construction and automotive industry during the last two decades and also offering a large consumer market for hardware, It is hoped that the next edition of IIHT Expo 2005 is bound to provide an excellent opportunity for business partnerships, joint ventures and technology transfers.