IIHT Expo 2007 + Fastener Expo 2007 – India’s only one and exclusive event for Hand Tools, Power Tools, Fasteners and related products witnessed an overwhelming response in terms of quality visitors from all over India, neighboring countries and European countries.

The IIHT Expo series, the 6th edition was held during 17th - 19th December 2007 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India.

• 6th Edition of the IIHT Expo – India International Hardware & Tools Expo series
• Incorporation of Fastener Expo for the second 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, Singapore.
• 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….

EXHIBITORS
145 Boothsboth from India and abroad including China, Taiwan, Germany, Japan, Singapore besides India participated in this event and displayed a wide range of products.

The IIHT Expo 2007 hosted amongst others the following pavilions:

1. Taiwan Pavilion                                      -  20 booths          
2. China Pavilion                                         -  42 booths
3. India Pavilion                                           -  70 booths    
4. Other Countries                                      -  13 booths

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 & 2006 at Chennai and Mumbai respectively.

VISITORS
Visitor Registration for all visitors

No. of Visitors – 4685

Major Engineering firms and Automobile majors like Reliance Industries, TATA, Hyundai, Bajaj Auto, Indian Railways, Shipyards etc visited this niche event.

Conclusion
The IIHT Expo 2007 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.

India is today the 2nd fastest growing major economy in the world… a booming economy and the ever-growing middle class has kick started all industry sectors including the Construction & Infrastructure industry, automotive industry during the last two decades and also offering a large consumer market. It is hoped that the next edition - IIHT Expo 2008 + Fastener Expo 2008 is bound to provide an excellent opportunity for business partnerships, joint ventures and technology transfers.