Top Door Hardware Trade Shows Around the World: A Must-Attend List for 2024-2025

As someone with over 20 years of experience in the door hardware industry, I’ve attended my fair share of trade shows. From mechanical door locks to door handles, hinges, peepholes, and door closers, these events are the go-to place for discovering the latest innovations, meeting potential buyers, and strengthening relationships with clients. Trade shows are a crucial part of our strategy at umaylock, allowing us to connect with wholesalers, importers, and procurement managers from all over the world. Today, I want to share some of the most important hardware and building material trade shows happening globally in 2024. If you’re serious about door hardware, these events are where you need to be.

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1. The International Hardware Fair - Cologne, Germany

  • Date: March 3-6, 2024
  • Why Attend? The International Hardware Fair in Cologne is one of the largest and most prestigious events in the hardware industry. With exhibitors from over 50 countries, this is the place to discover the latest in mechanical door locks, hinges, and door closers. For us at umaylock, it’s a chance to showcase our range of products and meet with potential clients from Europe and beyond.
  • Highlights: Over 2,800 exhibitors, workshops, and exclusive product launches.

2. Big 5 Dubai – Dubai, UAE

  • Date: December 4-7, 2024
  • Why Attend? The Big 5 in Dubai is a major trade show for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. It’s known for its focus on building materials, making it an excellent venue for showcasing high-quality door hardware, including door handles and mechanical locks. The event attracts thousands of buyers, making it a great opportunity to expand into emerging markets.
  • Highlights: Over 60,000 visitors and 2,500 exhibitors, with a dedicated section for building hardware.

3. China International Hardware Show (CIHS) – Shanghai, China

  • Date: September 24-26, 2024
  • Why Attend? As a leading B2B factory based in China, the CIHS is close to our heart. It’s the largest hardware show in Asia, and we make it a priority to attend every year. Whether you’re looking to import door handles, mechanical locks, or hinges, this is the place to meet manufacturers like us and find reliable sourcing options for your business.
  • Highlights: 3,000+ exhibitors, focus on hardware innovations, and a major networking platform for Asian markets.

4. National Hardware Show – Las Vegas, USA

  • Date: October 22-24, 2024
  • Why Attend? The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas is the go-to event for North American buyers and sellers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest trends in residential and commercial door hardware. For procurement managers from large retail chains and building supply stores, this show is a must. We love attending because it allows us to connect with clients from the US, Canada, and Latin America.
  • Highlights: A wide range of product categories, including smart locks, door handles, and hinges.

5. MosBuild – Moscow, Russia

  • Date: April 2-5, 2024
  • Why Attend? As Russia’s largest trade show for building and finishing materials, MosBuild is key for expanding your business in Eastern Europe. The demand for door hardware, especially mechanical door locks and door closers, is high, making this event crucial for building long-lasting relationships in the region. At umaylock, we’ve attended this show for several years, allowing us to better serve our clients in Russia and neighboring markets.
  • Highlights: Over 1,200 exhibitors, with a dedicated section for door hardware and building materials.

6. Interzum – Guangzhou, China

  • Date: March 28-31, 2024
  • Why Attend? Interzum is a fantastic platform for connecting with furniture and building materials manufacturers. For door hardware buyers, this show is a great way to explore innovative products, including door handles and hinges. We attend Interzum regularly to meet with international clients, including those focused on large-scale residential and commercial projects.
  • Highlights: More than 1,500 exhibitors showcasing hardware innovations, smart technologies, and more.

7. Batimat – Paris, France

  • Date: November 4-7, 2024
  • Why Attend? Batimat is one of Europe’s premier building and hardware exhibitions. The event attracts a wide range of professionals, from architects to hardware wholesalers. For us at umaylock, it’s a great venue to introduce our mechanical locks, door closers, and hinges to the European market. If you’re looking to expand into Europe, Batimat should be on your radar.
  • Highlights: Over 270,000 attendees, with sections for door hardware, automation, and smart home solutions.

8. Expo Nacional Ferretera – Guadalajara, Mexico

  • Date: September 5-7, 2024
  • Why Attend? Expo Nacional Ferretera is the largest hardware event in Latin America. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet buyers from Mexico, Central America, and South America. For umaylock, this event is crucial for building relationships with Latin American distributors and hardware brands. Our mechanical door locks and door handles have always attracted attention here.
  • Highlights: 1,500+ exhibitors, 85,000 visitors, and dedicated networking opportunities.

9. ArchXpo – Singapore

  • Date: October 2-4, 2024
  • Why Attend? ArchXpo is Asia’s premier trade show for architecture and design hardware, making it the perfect event for high-end door hardware, especially for commercial properties. This show attracts architects and designers, offering them a chance to see the latest in door handles, locks, and architectural hardware.
  • Highlights: A focus on sustainable and innovative design, with a special section for architectural hardware.

10. Feicon Batimat – São Paulo, Brazil

  • Date: April 9-12, 2024
  • Why Attend? Feicon Batimat is Brazil’s largest construction and hardware show. It’s the go-to event for procurement managers and building supply chains looking for reliable suppliers. We’ve seen tremendous interest in our products, including mechanical door locks, door closers, and hinges, in this region. Latin America is a growing market, and Feicon is the perfect place to make your mark.
  • Highlights: 700+ exhibitors, 80,000+ visitors, with an emphasis on building materials and hardware.

Listed below are Door Hardware trade shows with regional influence

11.CAMBUILD - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Date: September 11-13, 2024
12.BuildDExpo Africa - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Date: September 12-14, 2024
13.FinnBuild – Helsinki, Finland
  • Date: October 8-10, 2024
14.EXPOCIHAC – Mexico City, Mexico
  • Date: October 9-11, 2024
15.ETHIOPIA BUILDING EXPO – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Date: October 10-13, 2024
16.ISFAHAN BUILDING - Isfahan, Iran
  • Date: October 2024
17.EDIFICA 2024 - Santiago, Chile
  • Date: October 15-17, 2024
18.CASPIAN CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2024 - Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Date: October 15-17, 2024
19.TURKMEN CONSTRUCTION - Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • Date: November 3-5, 2024
20.SAUDI BUILD - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Date: November 4-7, 2024
21.CONSTRUCTEC – Madrid, Spain
  • Date: November 5-8, 2024
22.Build Bangladesh - Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Date: November 14-16, 2024
23.THE BUILDINGS SHOW - Toronto, Canada
  • Date:December 4-6, 2024
24.JAPAN BUILD - Tokyo, Japan
  • Date:December 11-13, 2024
25.ACETECH - New Delhi, India
  • Date:December 12-15, 2024
26.BOUWBEURS - Utrecht, Netherlands
  • Date:February 3-7, 2025
27.Budma - Poznan,Poland
  • Date:February 11-14, 2025
28.Iteca Exhibitions - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Date:February 25-28, 2025
29.BUILDEX VANCOUVER - Vancouver,Canada
  • Date:February 26-27, 2025
30.FICAD - Santa Cruz, Bolivia
  • Date:March  2025
31.FUTUREBUILD - London, UK
  • Date:March 4-6, 2025
32.WORLDBEX - Manila, Philippines
  • Date:March 13-16, 2025
33. FEICON - São Paulo, Brazil
  • Date:April 8 – 11, 2025
34.YAPI - Istanbul, Turkey
  • Date:April  16-19, 2025
35.CONTECH VIET - Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Date:April 22 – 25, 2025
36.SMART HOME+CITY INDONESIA - Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Date:April 23 – 25, 2025
37. ARCHITECT - Bangkok, Thailand
  • Date:April  2025
38.BATIMATEC - Algiers, Algeria
  • Date:May 4 – 8, 2025
39.SYDNEY BUILD EXPO - Sydney, Australia
  • Date:May 7 – 8, 2025
40.NIGERIA BUILDEXPO - Lagos, Nigeria
  • Date:May 20 – 22, 2025
41.CONSTRUMAT - Barcelona, Spain
  • Date:May 20 – 22, 2025
42.ERBIL BUILD EXPO - Erbil, Iraq
  • Date:May 20 – 23, 2025
43.KENYA BUILDCON INTERNATIONAL EXPO - Nairobi, Kenya
  • Date:June 12 – 14, 2025
44.BIG 5 CONSTRUCT SOUTH AFRICA - Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Date:June 18 – 20, 2025
45.BATEV - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Date:June 2025
46.EGYPT PROJECTS - Cairo, Egypt
  • Date:September 6-8 , 2025

Conclusion: Attend These Trade Shows to Stay Ahead

Attending these global door hardware trade shows in 2024 is a golden opportunity to connect with suppliers, buyers, and key industry players. Whether you’re sourcing high-quality mechanical door locks, door handles, hinges, or door closers, these events are the best platforms for discovering new products and building strong relationships.

At umaylock, we prioritize meeting our clients at these shows. It’s where we showcase our latest innovations, discuss partnership opportunities, and, most importantly, connect with clients who share our commitment to quality and efficiency. Let’s make 2024 a year of growth and collaboration. See you at the shows!

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