The 2024 Russian Hardware and Power Tools Exhibition (MITEX) will be held at the Moscow Central Exhibition Center from November 5th to 8th. The Russian Hardware Exhibition was founded in 1998 and is one of the largest and most influential hardware and tools professional exhibitions in Russia and Eastern Europe.
At the MITEX exhibition, the new technologies or product releases that are worth paying attention to are mainly concentrated in various aspects of the hardware tool industry. In addition, the MITEX exhibition will also hold a series of forums and activities, where industry experts will conduct in-depth discussions and exchanges on topics such as the development trends, technological innovations, and market opportunities of the hardware tool industry, providing a platform for learning and communication for exhibitors. These activities not only help promote the progress and development of the hardware tool industry, but also provide exhibitors with excellent opportunities to demonstrate their strengths and expand international markets.
The following is a detailed introduction to the exhibition:
1. Basic information of the exhibition
Exhibition name: Russian International Hardware Tools Exhibition (MITEX)
English name: Moscow International Tool Exhibition
Exhibition time: November 5th to 8th (information from different sources may vary slightly, but mainly concentrated in early November)
Exhibition location: Moscow International Exhibition Center (Expocentre Fairgrounds)
Exhibition cycle: once a year
2. Exhibition Background and Organizer
History: The MITEX exhibition has been held since 1998. In the first few years, it was held under the name of InterTOOL. It was later renamed MITEX in 2008 and gradually became a grand event for the hardware tool industry in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Organizer: Organized by EUROEXPO, supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the RATPE Association and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
III. Scope of Exhibits
MITEX covers a wide range of hardware and tools industry, and the exhibits include but are not limited to:
Hardware products: various hand tools, power tools, daily hardware, decorative hardware, fasteners, locks, etc.
Industrial construction: precision tools, construction tools, control and measuring equipment, testing equipment, painting and plumbing tools, diamond and carbide tools, etc.
Mechanical hardware: small electromechanical products, air compressors, gasoline/diesel generators, automobile repair and maintenance tools and equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and accessories, etc.
Gardening products: garden tools, lawn mowers, etc.
Woodworking tools and mechanical equipment: woodworking tools, forestry tools and equipment, wood surface treatment equipment, laser cutting machinery, etc.
4. Characteristics and impact of the exhibition
Strong professionalism: MITEX is the only professional hardware tool exhibition in Russia, attracting a large number of well-known domestic and foreign manufacturers and dealers to participate in the exhibition.
Large scale: The scale of the exhibition has been expanding year by year, and the number of exhibitors and exhibition area have been increasing, providing exhibitors with a broad display and communication platform.
High degree of internationalization: The exhibition attracted exhibitors and visitors from many countries and regions including Russia, Belarus, Turkey, Germany, India, Kazakhstan and China.
Great market potential: As one of the most promising growth markets in the world, Russia has a strong market demand for hardware tools and is heavily dependent on imports. Chinese hardware tools products have a large share in the Russian market due to their low prices and good quality.
5. Exhibitors
Every year, the MITEX exhibition attracts a large number of well-known domestic and foreign companies to participate. Among them, the number of Chinese exhibitors has increased year by year, and most of them are industry leaders and high-quality companies. These companies use the exhibition platform to showcase their own strengths and product advantages, and actively explore the Russian and Eastern European markets.
6. Exhibition Outlook
With the steady growth of Russia’s economy and the continuous advancement of infrastructure construction, the market demand for the hardware tools industry will continue to grow. As one of the grand events of the hardware tools industry in Russia and Eastern Europe, the MITEX exhibition will continue to play an important role in promoting industry exchanges and development. In the future, the scale of the exhibition will be further expanded, the range of exhibits will be more extensive, and the number of exhibitors and visitors will continue to increase. At the same time, the exhibition will also pay more attention to internationalization and professional development, and provide exhibitors and visitors with better services and experience.
In recent years, Russia’s economy has grown steadily, infrastructure investment has increased, and the demand for building materials has been strong. The demand for hardware tools has increased at an average rate of 10% per year. Russia has a strong foundation in heavy industry and energy industry, but weak hardware tool technology and is heavily dependent on imports. my country’s hardware tool products, with their low prices and good quality, will win an increasing market share. At the same time, as the only growth market with great potential in the world, Russia’s trade with my country is growing rapidly, and the domestic popularity of Russia’s Moscow Hardware and Power Tools Exhibition MITEX is also increasing rapidly.