IHA News Release

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INNOVATION STARS AT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL HOME & HOUSEWARES SHOW

Over 450 New Exhibitors Scheduled to Appear 


ROSEMONT, IL (February 21, 2006)— More than 450 new exhibitors will be on hand at the 2006 International Home & Housewares Show, according to the International Housewares Association (IHA), the Show’s not-for-profit sponsor. The new exhibitors will be found within each Show category and in a special new destination, IHA announced today.

Based on heavily increased demand over the last 30 days, the Show has established a New Exhibitor section that will be located in the Dine & Design Expo in the South Building. This area will be host to new exhibitors in all Show product categories. A complete list of new exhibitors is available at the Show’s website at http://www.housewares.org/pdf/06newexhibitorlist.pdf.

“Innovation is driving the success of the home goods industry,” said Phil Brandl, IHA president. “We welcome these new exhibiting companies, who will bring their fresh focus, creativity and exciting new product ideas to the Show.”

The 2006 Show will be held March 12-14 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. To register for a no-charge trade-only attendee badge prior to the Show or for more information about the Show, visit www.housewares.org.