Informa Markets India officially unveiled the Tools & Equipment Expo (TAEE) 2026 at the HTF-CWE Expo, marking a strategic evolution toward a unified industrial showcase. Scheduled for 17–19 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, TAEE will serve as India’s most comprehensive B2B platform for hand tools, power tools, cutting and welding equipment, industrial machinery, and accessories.
This consolidated platform integrates four legacy events—Hand Tools & Fasteners Expo (HTF), Cutting & Welding Expo (CWE), International Machine Tools Expo (IMEX), and Used Machinery Expo (UMEX)—offering a larger, innovation-driven forum for stakeholders across the industrial value chain.
The launch was attended by eminent industry leaders, including Mr. Laxmikanta Tolasariya (CEO, Aarya Powertech), Mr. Jai Jain (Partner, RL Jain Power Tools), Ms. Gayatri Mehta (HOD Marketing, Stellaris Specialities India Limited), and Mr. Vikas Ahlawat (India Sales Head, Wadfow & Ingco), alongside Mr. Wouter Molman (Chief Commercial Officer), Mr. Yogesh Mudras (Managing Director), and Mr. Gagan Sahni (Group Director) from Informa Markets India, underlining the event’s prominence in the tools and equipment sector.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Wouter Molman said:
“The launch of Tools & Equipment Expo reflects our commitment to creating platforms that connect industries locally and integrate them globally. India is a dynamic growth market, with its manufacturing sector playing a key role in the global supply chain. By unifying these major industrial showcases under TAEE, we aim to deliver greater scale, innovation, and collaboration. Following our acquisition of Hyve India, this strategic evolution combines complementary strengths, global reach, digital innovation, and financial resources to reinforce India’s position as a global hub for tools, equipment, and industrial excellence.”
