Strong attendance expected for Cologne hardware fair. (1994 International Hardware Fair in...

Approximately 200 American firms are expected to attend 1994's International Hardware Fair/DIY'TEC, March 6-9 in Cologne, Germany. Anticipated attendance should approach 1993's 77,000 visitors from 95 countries, giving American firms at the show strong worldwide exposure.

The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) is expecting 30 additional U.S. companies to participate in its trade pavilion in the fair's World Tools Center this year. These newcomers will bring the number of American companies in the AHMA pavilion to 140. Since 1985, U.S. companies attending th