SHOW NEWS: Hardware Association Splits With Show

John L. Wolz

The traditional August National Hardware Show in Chicago will change in 2004 with two competing shows.
The American Hardware Manufacturers Association has produced the International Hardware Week in conjunction with the National Hardware Show each August in Chicago.
AHMA has split from show producer Reed Exhibitions and will sponsor a hardware show April 18-20, 2004, at Chicago�s McCormick Place. Reed Exhibitions, which owns the National Hardware Show name, is moving its event to May 10-12, 2004, at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The final combined event will be August 10-12, 2003, in Chicago.
Many trade associations � such as the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association � own a show and use the proceeds to reduce membership dues, provide education programs and fund other member benefits. �2003 FastenerNews.com