The many automotive distributors and wholesalers that also have a significant business activities in the hardware sector should take note that the National Hardware Show scheduled for Las Vegas in early September has been cancelled.
The event was originally slated to be held in May but postponed to September in light of the COVID-19 impact, and now cancelled entirely as an in person event. Organizers are building a virtual event for later in the year.
“As we continue to make the safety of everyone at NHS our top concern, and looking at the continued impact of COVID-19 on our customers and industry, NHS has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event,” said Randy Field, Group Vice President, Reed Exhibitions..“Instead of an in-person experience, NHS plans to host a virtual trade show dedicated to providing education and support that recognizes and addresses the direct and essential needs of the hardware industry, later in the year.
“The hardware industry has been greatly impacted by the global pandemic and hundreds of our international exhibitors have been forced to cancel their plans to participate in NHS due to market conditions and continued travel restrictions.”
“At the NHS we pride ourselves on being the leading industry gathering place and while we recognize and appreciate how important the Show is to the community, we believe it is the right decision to transition it to a virtual experience for 2020.”
Rich Russo, Industry Vice President, National Hardware Show said, “Our entire team is dedicated to
supporting all of our customers and partners. We are passionate about providing new options such as NHS Connects and look forward to continuing business virtually and creating innovative experiences for when we can hold an in-person event in 2021. We are re-imagining the entire physical trade show, so look forward to new initiatives, new pavilions and neighborhoods, and a complete transformation of NHS for 2021.”
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