IIHT Expo 2006 (India International Hardware Tools & Fastener Expo 2006) was organized by Unitech Exhibitions Private Ltd, Chennai, India during 15th - 17th December 2006 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India.

Highlights

• 5th Edition of the IIHT Expo – India International Hardware & Tools Expo series
• Incorporation of Fastener Expo for the first time
• The largest & only niche event in India for Hand Tools & Hardware
• IIHT Expo is fast becoming the region's only Sourcing point of quality Hand Tools, Fasteners and related products
• International participation. Exhibitors from India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Germany.
• South India is home to leading automotive manufacturers, auto-ancillary companies, heavy & medium engineering industries
• South India also has an active Trade & Distributor market for Hands Tools
• The Event attracted Visitors from India and Indian sub-continent and beyond….

THE EXHIBITION
The Venue:
Exhibition Hall # 1 (centrally air-conditioned.)
Chennai Trade Centre,
Nandambakkam, Chennai , INDIA

Date & Timings
Friday               15th Dec 2006                - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 7.00 PM)
Saturday           16th Dec 2006                - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Last Visitor Entry at 7.00 PM)
Sunday             17th Dec 2006                - 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 15 years.
• Students group with limited numbers allowed only with prior permission.
• Attire - Formal / Semi – Formal Wear

EXHIBITORS
125 Exhibitors both from India and abroad including China, Taiwan, Taichung, Germany, Japan besides India participated in this event and displayed a wide range of products in about 100 Booths. 

The IIHT Expo 2006 hosted amongst others the following pavilions:

• Taiwan Pavilion                                                              -          20  Stalls         
• Taichung World Trade Centre, Taiwan                              -          12 Stalls
• China Pavilion                                                                 -          30 Stalls
• India Pavilion                                                                 -          63 Stalls

The very fact is that nearly 50% of the exhibitors were drawn from overseas is a clear manifestation of the success attending to the earlier IIHT Expos held in 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 at Chennai and Mumbai respectively.

Exhibitor Services at the IIHT Expo 2006 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. 

Visitor Profile
Exporters & Importers,
Distributors,
Traders & Retailers,
Industry Suppliers, Personnel from Automotive & Engineering industry,
Garage / Service Station personnel,
Builders, Contractors, Furniture Manufacturers,
Architects, Interior Designers,
Paint Contractors, Re-modelers, Carpenters,
Locksmiths, Plumbers,
Garden Services & Nursery etc.

Visitors Services at the IIHT EXPO 2006 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. 

Conclusion
The IIHT Expo 2006 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.