The China International Hardware Fair (CIHF, also known as the Shanghai Hardware Exhibition) is deeply rooted in the hardware and electromechanical industry, becoming a benchmark for leading the Chinese hardware and electromechanical industry and the most outstanding brand exhibition in the hardware industry.

Originating from the National Hardware Commodities Order Meeting, the China International Hardware Fair has undergone changes in China's planned economy and market economy since its inception in 1952. It began to use this name in 2001. It has now developed into the largest hardware professional exhibition in China with the highest concentration of brands; not only does it provide a marketing cooperation platform for domestic hardware enterprises, but it also provides strong support for overseas hardware brands to enter the Chinese market, making it an excellent platform for industry peers to perceive the industry and seize business opportunities.

Notable participating companies include Deli Group, Dongcheng Electromechanical, SATA Tools, Future Wan Jia, TTI Createk Group, Mutoh (China), Power Lion Holding Group, Great Wall Precision Works, Shiji Bosh Tools, Eagle Print Hardware, Ruiqi Holdings, Tengya Precision Industry, Greebot, Jianghua Metrology and Measurement Tools, Elephant Abrasives, Bont Group, Han Guada, Xiu Song Tools, Changlu Tools, Tiger Roar Electric Tools, Chuang Hui Industry, New Energy An Technology, Daye Garden Machinery Equipment, ROTAKE, Tai Tian Group, Hengyou Electromechanical, Hongdi Metrology and Measurement Tools, Lishih Tools, Qilong Abrasives, Dongsheng Welding Group, Jiuxin Group, Fuda Tool Industry, Qinghai Lake Tools, Jili Tools, etc., totaling more than 3,000 companies, all of which are present at the fair, with industry leaders gathering in Shanghai to celebrate together.

The China International Hardware Fair (CIHF) has further refined the exhibition categories and display areas through the establishment of specialized pavilions for manual tools, electric tools, lifting slings and logistics equipment, hoisting and lifting equipment area, abrasive and grinding materials area, pneumatic tools area, robot + hardware achievements display area, labor protection area, garden and cleaning equipment area, and China Hardware and Electromechanical Innovation Display Area, which facilitates planning visit routes and improves the efficiency of visiting the exhibition. During the exhibition period, new products, new technologies, and new achievements can be fully appreciated, while thematic forums, new product launches, dealer conferences, and other activities will take place one after another, providing a comprehensive platform for the hardware industry to understand industry dynamics and trends. In the current phase of global economic adjustment and the critical stage of China's economic structural reform, hardware electromechanical enterprises need to seize industry opportunities and innovate their business models to gain development advantages in the next stage. The CIHF will continue to assist hardware electromechanical enterprises in transforming and upgrading and seizing the initiative.