National Hardware Show
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The National Hardware Show (NHS) is held every year by Reed Exhibitions in Las Vegas
. It is a housing after-market show that brings together manufacturers and resellers of all products used to remodel, repair, maintain and decorate the home and garden.
The Show features Lawn & Garden World, Homewares and New Product World. The combined events provide a preview of the entire home enhancement marketplace with over 150 product categories.
May 5–7, 2009; Las Vegas Convention Center
May 4–6, 2010; Las Vegas Convention Center
May 10–12, 2011; Las Vegas Convention Center
in 1945 and was created by Abe Rosenburg of General Tools, along with Charlie Snitow, General's Chief Legal Council.
In the early 1960s, Reed Exhibitions (previously Cahners Expositions Group) acquired Snitow's trade show business. The Show moved to Chicago's new McCormick Lakeside exhibit hall
in 1975. In February 2003, Reed Exhibitions announced that the National Hardware Show was moving to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. It is a housing after-market show that brings together manufacturers and resellers of all products used to remodel, repair, maintain and decorate the home and garden.
The Show features Lawn & Garden World, Homewares and New Product World. The combined events provide a preview of the entire home enhancement marketplace with over 150 product categories.
Locations
May 6–8, 2008; Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas Convention Center
The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in Las Vegas, Nevada....
May 5–7, 2009; Las Vegas Convention Center
May 4–6, 2010; Las Vegas Convention Center
May 10–12, 2011; Las Vegas Convention Center
History
The first National Hardware Show took place in New York CityNew York City
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in 1945 and was created by Abe Rosenburg of General Tools, along with Charlie Snitow, General's Chief Legal Council.
In the early 1960s, Reed Exhibitions (previously Cahners Expositions Group) acquired Snitow's trade show business. The Show moved to Chicago's new McCormick Lakeside exhibit hall
McCormick Place
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the United States. It is made up of four interconnected buildings sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about 4 km south of downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA. McCormick Place hosts numerous trade shows, including the Chicago Auto Show,...
in 1975. In February 2003, Reed Exhibitions announced that the National Hardware Show was moving to Las Vegas.