SHOW NEWS: Fastener Forum Featured at International Hardware Fair/Practical World

John Wolz

The International Hardware Fair/Practical World in Cologne (March 5-8, 2006) will include an innovation forum on fastener technology. Attendees can vote on favorite designs, with a top prize being awarded by Fastener & Fixing magazine and Koelnmesse.
The event is part of “PRACTICAL WORLD Forum 2006: DIY Retail on Four Continents,” a half-day event co-sponsored by the European DIY Retail Association.
Speakers from four continents will provide overviews of developments, new sourcing strategies, latest trends, and future directions. Speakers include: Murray Armstrong, president of Ace Hardware International; Gerry Murphy, CEO of UK-based Kingfisher; John Gillam, managing director of Australia DIY giant Bunning”s; and Horst Paulmann, chairman of Easy Home Centers Chile/Argentina.
The International Hardware Fair/Practical World expects 3,600 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and 75,000 visitors from 150 countries will be in attendance. \ � 2006 FastenerNews.com