IHA DIARY

2008

Zuchex
19th International Housewares & Gift Fair
ISTANBUL . 22 -25 August 2008
E-mail: life@zuchex.com

China International Hardware Show/Powered by Practical World New International EXPO Center, Shanghai, China 17.9.2008 ~ 19.9.2008

Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2008
April 17-22, 2008 www.bigandbih.com

Tendence + Collectione (together from 2008), Frankfurt 08.07.2008

Japan DIY Homecenter Show 2008 28-30 August 2008
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Chiba Pref., JAPAN)

Security, Essen
10.10.2008

Bau, Munich
17.01.2009

2009
Managing Committee and Council
17th September 2009

General Assembly
20th September 2009

50th Congress and Centenary celebration, London
18-21 September 2009

COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY

Whilst each national association is only too aware of the specific business and marketing environment in which it operates, it is self-evident that international co-operation is the best way to exercise influence. Business now transcends national boundaries, and key issues such as raw materials costs, employment legislation, information technology and security can only be fully understood by sharing expertise and experience. The IHA promotes the exchange of information and specific advantages through the following channels:

International congress
Every two or three years, organised by the association in the host country and attended by some 500 delegates plus partners, creating both friendship and information without barriers.

Dialogue with Associates
Manufacturers and manufacturers associations, significant event organisers representative of the entire range of products form the many associate members, ensuring open channels of communication between manufacturers and merchants.

Documentation and Newsletters
Compiles and distributes information and issues Press Releases on the most relevant developments and experiences of the national associations.

Use of the logo
For national and international public relations and identification, in support of national associations and their members' specialist stores.

Educational
Encouragement and support for trainee placements between countries.

Development
By introducing new technology and co-operation in Trade Fairs and Trade Magazines through the National Trade Organisation.

Services
The Secretary General and his staff are there to service each member country.

Council meetings
The council and management committee is elected at Congress to serve as a governing body.