Official site of the International Housewares Association

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is the premier not-for-profit industry group serving the industry through global information service, the premier International Home + Housewares Show, industry advocacy and more. The International Housewares Association site has everything anyone in their business needs - you can even register for the International Housewares trade show.

Everything you need to know about the International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association.

Each year the International Home + Housewares Show, an enormous housewares trade show, attracts more than 60,000 people, 2,000 exhibitors, 14,000 U.S. buyers and 6,000 attendees from 40 countries. The International Housewares Association is your opportunity to join the world's largest audience of housewares professionals. Every year the world's most important professionals gather to do business in Chicago's state-of-the-art McCormick Place Exposition Center.

A gateway of information for the Housewares Trade Show

The IHA convenes the industry's premier housewares trade show and assists in partnership development and marketing opportunities between members and retailers. This site features manufacturer and retailer directories plus communications that inform and educate members. The IHA provides products, services, and information that increase competitiveness of members in an increasingly global economy.

The IHA is leading the way in bringing you industry resources and information to aid in building your business and educating you about the industry. Find valuable tools to help make industry contacts and more. Exhibitors will find a gateway to information that will help you plan your presence by allowing you to register for badges and hotel reservations, access important service forms, as well as find out how to market your company before, during and after the convention.

One of many services provided by the IHA

The IHA is ready to help you market your products to retailers eager for your new ideas. The valuable Manufacturers Directories, Exchange and Careers sections are just a few of the IHA's services. Their convention is the world's largest, but it's only a small part of what they have to offer.

The IHA manufacturers directory provides detailed information about IHA member companies and their product lines. The online search capability at our Web site lets you quickly search by personnel, brand names, category and country. Links to company web sites are also included in the manufacturers directory. All available with just a click of the mouse.

What does your company gain from exhibiting at the show?

• Complete Show Directory, online and industry website listings.

• A Service Team ready to assist you in planning and answer your questions about the industry.

• Exhibitor Services Information for displaying efficiently and cost effectively.

• A Professional Exhibitor Marketing Kit including many complimentary services for increasing buyer attendance and receiving media coverage.

• Buyer invitation postcards that you can customize.

• E-mail access at the event. E-mail computer stations are located on each exhibit floor.

• A year round listing on our website, with a link to your company's website and e-mail address.

• Meeting rooms located on each exhibit floor.

• Value Added Events, Special Exhibits and Marketing Opportunities.

• Registered buyer list. Includes all registered U.S. buyers, non-U.S. attendees and news media personnel.

• Exhibitor badges.

• Signs to highlight what's new and innovative in your booth!

• Targeted program for attracting Specialty Retailers.

• Shuttle bus service to all official event hotels.

Whether your company is a manufacturer or exclusive marketer of consumer products — with offices in or outside North America — IHA offers a variety of programs that helps you operate and market more effectively. And for special third party providers of services and products, access to the industry has never been easier! As a member you also automatically qualify for money saving benefits. You can protect your bottom line by joining the IHA Credit Group, receive a discount on your EDI needs, save up to 65% on freight, and qualify for discounts on natural gas and electricity.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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