Strike up the big brands in Las Vegas
Attendees of the National Hardware Show, Wednesday, May 4 to Friday, May 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of the biggest, most well-known brands in the industry.
Building products will be represented among the more than 2,800 exhibitors at the Show this year in 15 product categories. Product categories include, Electrical, Farm & Ranch, Hardware & Tools, Housewares, International Sourcing, Inventors Spotlight, Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living, Made in USA, Tailgate, Backyard & BBQ, Paint & Accessories, Pet Products, Plumbing and Storage & Organization.
More than 700 exhibitors will be new to the National Hardware Show this year.
Some of the big brands at the Show include Big Green Egg, Channellock, Westinghouse, Hyde Tools, Red Devil Inc., Louisville Ladder and The Hillman Group, among others.
(For a full list of exhibitors, click here.)
The global appeal of the Show also means opportunities for brands and international customers to meet, network and form partnerships.
“The National Hardware Show is a great venue to reconnect with our largest class of trade–the hardware community,” says Jerry Stone, business development manager with Big Green Egg. “The large group of independent dealers who attend this show perfectly fit our business model, making this a great opportunity to introduce new products, attract new dealers, spend time with our existing customers and have some fun along the way.”
As you plan your time visiting with representatives from these brands—as well as networking, attending educational events and more—there are a few tools you can use to ensure you stay organized at the Show.
Attendees can visit nationalhardwareshow.com to create their own My Show account, which allows them to manage their schedule electronically, view personalized exhibitor and product recommendations, search for exhibitors by product category and much more. My Show can also be linked to the NHS Mobile App, which is a free app sponsored by Swift Green Filters and allows easy, on-the-go access to schedules; a complete list of seminars, events and awards ceremonies; and a full list of booth numbers or any other information needed during the Show. The app is free and can be downloaded in the App Store or at Google Play.
Not sure exactly which booths you should visit? Stop by one of the Match Me Information Counters at the Show (found in the lobby and at the entrances to the North and Central halls) and answer a few quick questions to receive personalized exhibitor suggestions.