The first early booking phase of the EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne (February 21-24, 2021) closed with an excellent result: many companies had secured their participation in the global leader of the hardware industry at preferential rates. Interest is especially high, as seen by the increase in the list of participating companies as of the reporting date of nearly 5 percent over the corresponding period of the last trade fair. Well-known returnees will also be among the power tool providers. Due to the great interest, the remaining bookable spaces are limited: Around 90 percent of the available space is already reserved. Internationally, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne also continues to be strong draw. Applications have been received from 49 countries, with 70 percent of the exhibitors coming from abroad – and more are expected. New concepts will also be featured: In addition to the further developed DIY Boulevard, eCommerce and Start-Up formats, changes have also been made to the space allocation. In order to further promote the growth of EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne, Hall 11 has now been added to the fair. Strong interest from abroad Interest from foreign companies has also been high during the initial registration phase. Registrations from 49 countries have been received. Along with the usual strong representation from Asia, the US, Spain and the Netherlands will especially be present. This first result underscores the international significance of the EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne as a network and business platform for the hardware industry. New: Hall 11.3 In order to promote the growth of the trade fair, Hall 11 with a total area of more than 31,000 square metres will also be used for EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020. This means more space for even more hardware concepts and clearer clustering by segment on the entire exhibition area. In the new Hall 11.1, DIY exhibitors will present themselves around the DIY Boulevard (formerly Hall 5.1) and exhibitors in the field of fastener and fixing technology sector and tool suppliers will be on level 11.2. This way, existing exhibitors can also be given the chance of having their request for larger stands met. The central event stage of the EISENForum will also move to Hall 11.

Indonesia is still an Excellent Automotive Market in ASEAN Indonesian economic grows to a positive trend, with an average above 5% per year. It is not detached from the role of the manufacturing sector that contributes the greatest to national GDP. Based on Statistical Central Agency (BPS) data, the processing industry is still contributing to the national gross domestic product (GDP) structure up to 20.07 percent in the first quarter at the year of 2019. The amount increased compared to 2018 with achievement of 19.86 percent. Indonesia is projected to be a manufacturing center in ASEAN with several industrial sectors that have deep structures, which ranging from upstream to downstream, such as automotive, textile and garment, food and beverage, metals, and chemicals. In the automotive sector, Indonesia has a great potential as car production last year reached 1,340,000 units with a value of USD13 billion. "Currently, there are four major automotive companies that make Indonesia an important player in the global supply chain. The automotive and construction industries will be the driving force for the global industrial fastener market in 2020. The global industrial fasteners market will grow steadily during the next four years and post a CAGR of about 4% by 2020. Demand for industrial fasteners is forecast to rise 3.6 percent per year to $83.2 billion in 2020. Growth in output of durable goods such as motor vehicles, machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment will fuel gains, particularly in industrializing countries. INAFASTENER – The marketplace for Fastener and Fixing Industries INAFASTENER, the trade show exclusively dedicated to fastener and fixing technologies return for the fifth time in 2020 which will be held on March 24– 26, 2021 at Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran, Jakarta – Indonesia. INAFASTENER 2020 covers a wide product range of industrial fasteners and fixings, assembly and installation systems, storage and logistic services. INAFASTENER is part of the INAPA show of targeted trade exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry. Both buyers and sellers can take this opportunity to network the potential buyers, learn and source new technology, to grow together with the industry and to reach new heights in business status. The exhibition will be held together with INAPA, INABIKE, TYRE & RUBBER INDONESIA and EV INDONESIA and becomes more prospect, more quality and more bigger scale. Highlights: •Over 250 exhibitors from 25 countries •The show will feature the latest design and technology of fastener, fixing technology, assembly and installation systems, •Exclusive seminar by the Associations, Buyer Procurement Presentation and Technical Seminar •The new innovation & solution for fastener and fixing technology. •Business match making – the opportunity for the exhibitors to meet the target. https://www.inafastener-exhibition.net/