Welcome to the world of HAND TOOLS ASIA 2008 (HTA’08), an exclusive showcase of Hand operated Tools and allied products scheduled to be organised at India’s premier venue, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from the 22 – 24 May 2008.

The Indian economy maintained the momentum of growth recorded in the last three years, exhibiting a robust 8.9 per cent in Q1 FY 07, the highest ever first quarter growth rate. The construction and manufacturing sectors, key contributors to the impressive growth figure, are galloping ahead.

The demand for Hand Operated Tools is heavily dependent on trends in construction activity, automotive use, manufacturing activity, and personal-consumption expenditure. With a flourishing economy, immense new construction potential, remodeling, and do-it-yourself home improvement, the Indian Hand Tools market is slated to grow exponentially.

Northern India is home to leading manufacturers from a vast array of industries, including the automotive, electronics, printing and textile sectors. Northern India is also a key construction market. The region remains the largest market for Hand Tools in India. These key insights were the driving force behind deciding on New Delhi, the capital of India, as the venue location for HTA’08.

Given the broad base of the user industries, HTA’08 is expected to attract visitors from across India, the sub-continent and beyond.

HTA’08, an endeavor designed to present a wide range of hand operated tools and allied products, will be the year's most important and crucial meeting place for buyers and sellers …… an opportunity not to be missed.