ITIHT Expo 2005 (India International Hardware & Tools Expo 2005) was organized by Unitech Exhibitions Private Ltd, Chennai, India during 15th – 17th December 2005 at Nehru Centre, Mumbai.

Date & Timings
Thursday           15th Dec  2005               - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 6:00 PM)
Friday               16th Dec  2005               - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 6:00 PM)
Saturday           17th Dec  2005               - 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
87 Exhibitors both from India and abroad including China, Taiwan, Germany, Japan, besides India participated in this event and displayed a wide range of  products in about 100 Booths.  The IIHT Expo 2005 hosted amongst others the following pavilions:

1. Taiwan Pavilion                                                              -          29 Stalls          
2. Taichung World Trade Centre, Taiwan                              -          07 Stalls
3. China Pavilion                                                                 -          18 Stalls
4. India Pavilion                                                                 -           33 Stalls    

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 & 2004Exhibit 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 2005 was on sale during the event days within the Exhibition. The cost of the directory -Rs.100/- (approx 2.25 USD).

Exhibitor Services at the IIHT Expo 2005 Exhibition Venue

• 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

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 2005 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 places in hall.

Advertisement Campaign
A massive advertisement campaign was undertaken in relevant International / Indian Trade Magazines and Newspapers as can be seen from the enclosed clippings.  This has generated a large number of key Business Visitors to the Show.

Conclusion
The IIHT Expo 2005 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 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.