Established in 1920, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. (CBK), started as a neighborhood hardware store at the walls of Binondo by Mr. Co Ban Kiat, the family’s patriarch. Recognizing the need of hardware materials in building and construction, it introduced the “wholesale” and “buy and sell” trade in the hardware business.

In 1945, World War II hit Manila and destroyed the vast walls and structures in the city and even CBK Hardware was greatly affected. The massive efforts to rebuild the city have begun and made the company resume its business in a makeshift shanty and devote itself to helping people in restoring their homes and establishment by providing quality hardware materials. Later in 1949, its building was rebuilt again – making the business prosper and expand in the city.

After CBK Hardware was Incorporated in 1952, the company continued its efforts for market expansion. With its passion to be the leading hardware, the fourth generation of Co Ban Kiat led by Johnny Co Ban Kiat introduced the retail concept for hardware products and launched the Hardware Workshop. Hardware Workshop, the first retail hardware store in the 1990s, aims to cater more customers and to reach many households that are home improvement.

With the success of Hardware Workshop and the increasing trend in architectural and interior design in 1996, Co Ban Kiat Hardware opened its first design center – Coby’s Design Center. Located in Mandaluyong, the company started to offer luxurious global brands of architectural hardware. The inward demand for innovative home solutions, and modern and contemporary design for homes, offices, hotels, and other establishments is the aspiration of Coby’s Design Center.

Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc. will be exhibiting at WTCMM Main Hall, Booth 1015, 1016, 1037, 1038