05 September 2024
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Editor, Juliet Loiselle, and some other impressed exhibitors share their thoughts on the 2024 InstallerSHOW.
The ACR Journal & Heat Pumps Today team had an incredible few days. The show, held at the NEC in Birmingham from June 25th to 27th, was bigger and better than ever, with 50% more space and over 600 exhibitors! The event attracted more than 20,000 installers, specifiers, and decision-makers from the heat, water, air, and energy sectors. There was so much to see at the show: loads of new products, innovations, learning opportunities from live sessions, and of course, a great chance to meet the movers and shakers of the industry. We currently run some regional expos around the country, historically, they were mostly focusing on Air conditioning & refrigeration. However, responding to visitor and exhibitor requests at the show, we have now included heat pump, and ancillary product stand opportunities. The next one is held at Elland Road, Leeds on the 26th of September. If you wish to attend or exhibit, contact Hayley Comey, Events Manager [email protected]
Over the three days, the show had an incredible vibe - positive, energetic, and buzzy - that surpassed anything we’ve experienced previously. Personally, I never tire of meeting like-minded individuals from our industry. As a team, we have so many favourite moments - from meeting other exhibitors and seeing their amazing stands, to having great conversations with visitors who were very avid readers of Heat Pumps Today Journal. As an exhibitor, we were also invited to join Vaillant’s 150-year celebration, where the band was amazing, and so were the cocktails! The dancing spanner was a firm favourite, busting some great moves around the aisles. It sounds like many others found the show extremely worthwhile too. So, we asked some of the exhibitors we met to share their thoughts.
Thoughts on the show and showcased items
We caught up with José Alves, Regional Manager at Panasonic. José had this to say about the show: “We were very happy to be at InstallerSHOW in order to introduce our new solutions to the Installers and house builders, but also to meet them in person. It’s a great way of building better relationships with them, and better understand their needs in order to develop new products and explore opportunities. “It is a great platform for us to present our new products, such as the new Aquarea M Series range of air source heat pumps with TCAP technology, an industry game changer developed to meet the decarbonisation challenge. The new range uses R290 refrigerant which has a low GWP of only 3. It comes with capacities 9, 12, 16, 20, 25 and 30kW with the option of 300kW in cascade configuration. It is ideal for installations in individual domestic homes, multifamily or light commercial buildings. “Amongst many other things, we also wanted to share that we have been investing heavily in HVAC&R future engineers to tackle the industry’s skills shortage. Panasonic’s four Centres of Excellence and its partnerships with fifteen FE colleges are helping younger engineers face the changing landscape head-on. A fifth Centre of Excellence has now been planned for 2024/25. “Panasonic’s presence at InstallerSHOW 2024 highlights our focus on building a greener and more sustainable future through our partnerships and collaborations.”
To find out more about the Aquarea M Series range visit: https://tinyurl.com/tsr8htde
Stephen Duck, UK Sales Director of Aalberts hydronic flow control told us at the show: “It’s a roaring success for Flamco. By displaying one of our packaged plant rooms, we have been able to neatly showcase our capabilities in the sector, combined with the highquality workmanship and products, which are well-known for reliability and levels of innovation. Due to the scope of the event, Aalberts hydronic flow control can cover several of our customer bases, from the smaller domestic plumbing and heating engineer up to large commercial contractors, all under one roof. “As the premier installer event in the UK and drawing in installers from a wide area, we are delighted with the quality of visitor, with lots of engagement and interest.”
https://flamco.aalberts-hfc.com/uk-en
We spoke to Lee Kenny, Sales and Country Regional Manager for UK and Ireland at Henco at the show and he said: “The footfall we’ve had has been more than exciting. “We are thoroughly enjoying connecting with industry professionals and I am particularly enthused by the quality of plumbers coming through. We have been showcasing our latest range of popular and sustainable underfloor and wall heating systems. They are engineered to provide even heat distribution throughout residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The system is designed so that every cm2 in each can be utilised for optimum efficiency. By utilising advanced pipe networks embedded in floors or walls, the range ensures a comfortable and cosy environment, free from cold spots or drafts.
“Our knowledgeable team has also been offering advice and solutions based on individual installers’ requirements. This tailored guidance aims to enhance the visitors’ understanding and usage of Henco’s product range. “There has been a buzz on the stand as all day, every day the visitors have also been taking part in our two exciting challenges to gain hands-on experience with the products. One challenge is the ‘Pro-Fit Showdown’ where the contestants have demonstrated their speedy piping and joining skills to replicate a specific Henco piping system on display. Each day the fastest has won a gift box containing a selection of high-quality Belgium Beers. The second challenge is ‘Beat the buzzer’. Guide the metal loop along the curved multilayer pipe but don’t touch the wire with the loop and set off the buzzer! Each day the fastest has won a Henco Toolkit. “One thing I do know is we’ll be back next year with a bigger presence.”
After the show STIEBEL ELTRON UK told us they put on its largest stand at the show to date, presenting attendees from the heating and ventilation sectors with a variety of technologies. The expansive and meticulously designed space allowed them to showcase a comprehensive range of technologies, including air and ground source heat pumps, electric heating solutions, and advanced water heating systems. The stand’s size and layout facilitated detailed demonstrations, interactive sessions, and one-on-one consultations, ensuring that attendees left with a thorough understanding of the benefits and applications of their products. The increased footfall underscored the growing interest in sustainable heating solutions and the trust that professionals and consumers place in STIEBEL ELTRON’s renewable heating offerings. Among the highlights was a cryptic riddle challenge which drew considerable attention, with participants challenged to decode a complex puzzle which was cracked by three individuals who each won a HOT 2.6 N 1600 Premium + 3in1 instant boiling water tap. Mark McManus, STIEBEL ELTRON UK Managing Director, said: “Every year the show gives us a platform for us to connect with industry professionals and showcase our latest innovations. “This year was no different, and the enthusiasm we’ve seen, especially for our interactive challenges, was great to see, and shows continued interest in renewable energy technologies which increases year on year. “Our participation in the show was a resounding success, marked by high engagement, increased visibility, and a memorable interactive challenge which was enjoyed by all. We’re looking forward to next year already.”
www.stiebel-eltron.co.uk
Reflecting on the highly successful InstallerSHOW 2024, Graham Parkes, commercial director at Navien UK, shares his insights on the event's standout achievements, notably the successful launch of the Navien R290 Heat Pump. We were thrilled with the exceptional response to our showcased products and services at InstallerSHOW 2024, especially the reception of the Navien R290 Heat Pump. This event significantly enhanced our visibility, strengthened relationships with our valued customers, and attracted new ones. Installers got the first sneak peek of our R290 for residential and commercial use, which features a SWEP plate heat exchanger for optimised heat transfer efficiency and boasts an outstanding A+++ energy efficiency rating – meeting today’s performance and installation expectations. The event offered installers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the latest innovations and solutions while enabling them to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Navien’s products. Other key highlights included the NaviCircTM recirculation technology and Smart Plus ON AI Controller, which integrates cutting-edge AI technology for unparalleled convenience and efficiency, ensuring consistent comfort and peak performance. Our latest HVO-ready oil boiler was celebrated for its energy efficiency and advanced functionalities, such as flow adjustment and auto-mixing valves. Attendees at InstallerSHOW also learned about Navien Choice Plus, our enhanced loyalty programme, which offers installers more opportunities to earn points in exchange for various rewards. Following a positive reception of our 10-minute Navi Talks sessions, we were able to delve deeper into the advantages of our products, such as the benefits of our heat pump, and demonstrate how Navien’s solutions help streamline installations while enhancing reliability. www.navien.co.uk
