Renewable Energy Installer February 2015 | Page 5

Comfort meets technology Chloe Hyland, Messe Frankfurt UK, explains what’s on offer to REI readers at next month’s ISH exhibition in Germany I t’s that year, 2015, for you to swap your packed lunch at the office for some bratwurst in Frankfurt. Not since 2013, has the world’s leading trade fair for innovative bathroom design, energy efficient heating, air-conditioning technology and renewable energies opened its doors! Biennially held, ISH is the foremost showcase for intelligent living and innovative building solutions, so it’s a must attend event. Between 10-14 March 2015, Frankfurt will see the exhibition halls fill up with over 2,400 market leading exhibitors ready to showcase their latest products, technologies and solutions at ISH. Covering a massive 260,000sqm, visitors require comfortable shoes and heaps of energy ready to acquire business contacts and invaluable market information. ISH welcomes international visitors from the installation trade, retail trade, firms of engineers and architects, housing and property companies, service providers, public authorities and universities. Access all areas Displaying an overview of the market, ISH aims to make it easy to access your manufacturers and their competitors by dividing the exhibition halls into product groups including: • • Building & Energy Technology Efficient systems and renewable energies As well as the unique product spectrum on display at ISH, the comprehensive programme of events completes your visit. A visitor would do well to see every event because the selection is extensive. However, ISH makes it simple for visitors by categorising the events into themes; Water, Energy and Competitions. Visitors can pick and select which event best suits their needs and with such a variety, there is certainly something for everyone. Also new for 2015, the show presents trends in the fields of single room fireplaces. Reflecting the changing demands of Numbers game: ISH 2015 will welcome over 2,400 exhibitors from the renewable and allied industries in Frankfurt from 10-14 March homeowners, the very well insulated low energy and passive houses or energetically high-quality buildings that are already in existence, manufacturers from the single-room fireplace segment will be displaying their innovations in Hall 9.2. Product launches and innovative solutions are not the only new comers to ISH 2015. Flying the flag For the first time, ISH introduces a partner country concept and for 2015, Poland takes centre stage. As a way of acknowledging the close relationship between Germany and Poland, and with regard to a European energy union illustrating the importance of energy policy and independence in the procurement of raw materials, Poland is in favour. As the world’s largest trade fair for the combined resources of water and energy, ISH is particularly well suited for providing Polish companies with a platform for presenting their sustainable technologies to UK and international trade visitors. And it gets better for visitors, because the exhibitor internationality extends far beyond Poland with over 1,400 exhibitors travelling to Germany for the show. ISH is an opportunity for trade visitors to extend their imports from regions far and wide and to place orders for the most innovative products in the market. ISH is much more than an industry order platform; visitors will discover trends, live presentations and workshops over the four busy days. For ISH 2015, the show motto is ‘Comfort meets Technology’ reflecting what the trade fair stands for such as future oriented issues; resource conservation and renewable energies. With more than five decades standing for growth, continuity and a successful concept, play your part in the half-century success story! Don’t miss your industry event. For more information and how to get your discounted rate ticket contact: [email protected] www.renewableenergyinstaller.co.uk | 5