The 2015 ISH Show in Frankfurt, Germany, by all accounts, did not disappoint. The show was spectacular and grandiose in size and attendance. In fact, official numbers released from the show indicate record numbers in attendance — 198,000 visitors, a new exhibitor record and a significant increase in the level of international guests. ISH Read more
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The 2015 ISH Show in Frankfurt, Germany, by all accounts, did not disappoint. The show was spectacular and grandiose in size and attendance. In fact, official numbers released from the show indicate record numbers in attendance — 198,000 visitors, a new exhibitor record and a significant increase in the level of international guests.
Navien’s Brian Fenske talks NHB boilers as shown here in a multiple boiler installation.
ISH is the leading exhibition for sustainable sanitation solutions, innovative bathroom design and energy-efficient heating technologies in combination with renewable energies and environmentally friendly air conditioning, cooling and ventilation technology. This year, it once again brought together the sector’s most important subjects at the same time and place, and covered all horizontal and vertical aspects of future-oriented building solutions with the extensive range of products and services to be seen.
Right in their backyard — the Viessmann booth rocked.
The ISH Water section was characterized by sustainable sanitation solutions for individual user requirements arising from the process of demographic change, as well as by innovative water management and drinking-water hygiene. On the Energy side, the focus was on energy efficiency as the second pillar of the new energy paradigm, i.e., the shift away from nuclear power. Modern heating, air-conditioning, cooling and ventilation technologies have a huge potential for cutting energy consumption and represent an important step on the way to achieving climate targets.
Watts displayed its Microflex flexible, insulated piping.
According to ISH, the claim of the being the world’s leading trade fair for the sector was substantiated by a 16% increase in the number of international visitors to 74,100—up from 63.985 in 2013) with the largest national contingents coming from Italy, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and China. Significant growth in visitor numbers from the USA, Great Britain and Ireland are also evidence of a noticeable economic recovery in important sanitation, heating and air-conditioning markets. Altogether, there were 618 new exhibitors at ISH 2015: 161 of them from Germany, 89 from Italy and 23 from Spain, which indicates a gradual market recovery.
Aquatherm is beta testing its Aquatherm Black radiant in-wall/in-ceiling heating and cooling system — seen here at ISH — at a couple of installations in Chicago.
Yet I had heard that only 4% of total visitors were from the Unites States and finding English-speaking booth attendees proved arduous at times. Look for the Union Jack lapel and you’ve found someone that can speak the language.
Uponor showed the simplicity in installing PEX radiant tubing.
If you haven’t been to ISH, there are 11 pavilions—with multiple levels—that are categorized by the bathroom experience; air conditioning, cooling and ventilation; building and energy technology/renewable energies; installation technology; home and building automation. There is plenty to see so if you plan to visit in 2017—the show takes place every other year—be sure to take as much time as you can. I attended three days at the show and wasn’t even able to see much of the show. “Overwhelming,” said Bob Short, Short’s Plumbing & Heating, Livingston, Montana. “It’s big, but in a good way.”
Additional feedback I received from the show was that the booths were large, clean, modern in appearance, and spacious enough to get around. Some of drawbacks were that a lot of the booths, again, did not have an English-speaking contingent. Also, what you see in this European trade show is, well, just that — European. A lot of the products and technology is not “transferable” to the U.S. based upon code compliance, early adoption or some products and/or technology are years down the pipeline for U.S. use.
Viega, with manufacturing facilities nearby, showed an array of products, from its water initiative program to PVF integration into plumbing systems.
Personally, the show is incredible, but its size can be daunting; wearing a comfortable pair of shoes is a must because you’ll do you good share of walking. I wish the show was a little easier to navigate but the ISH downloadable app was a plus while trying to find favorites to visit. I was issued free Wi-Fi with a press pass, but even that got a little spotty and non-existent at times.
Caleffi’s DIRTMAG magnetic dirt separator can be used to separate impurities, including ferrous ones, in the thermal medium circulating within air conditioning systems.
I was fortunate enough to spend some time—during and after the show—with gracious company hosts Aquatherm and Viega, who both have major manufacturing facilities to the north of Frankfurt, in Attendorn, Germany. I know of several other contractors who were invited by manufacturers to visit the ISH Show and to do some Germany sightseeing. This might be a great way to get an opportunity to go overseas and visit the show.
Wilo’s Stratos PICO pump demonstrated the ability to become SmartHome compatible.
The feedback from the exhibitors was incredibly positive; you can’t deny the traffic in the booths was high. It should be noted that all visitors weren’t wearing their ISH badges, or perhaps they weren’t even issued one. It’s nice to see names on badges to do a little scouting prior to initial introductions.
Grundfos Magna3s on full display at ISH. (complete with insulation?)
Overall, the ISH Show was well worth the trip over the pond. If you can find it in your budget—time-wise and monetarily— I would highly suggest making the trek in 2017.
At the Askoll booth at ISH, the Taco Viridian securely on display.
Riello’s residential burner, with its new digital control box, features reduced electrical consumption and highly stable and reliable low NOx combustion.
erdgas mobil’s goal is to establish compressed natural gas (CNG) and biomethane as alternative fuels of the future while developing their market potential.
In the Installation Pavilion, press technology ruled the floor. RIDGID shown here.
More pressing with REMS.
STIEBEL ELTRON DHE Touch instantaneous water heater is defined by its energy efficiency: up to 30% energy and water can be saved.
Automatic, dynamic hydraulic balancing with PAW.
Kingspan Solar displaying its panel as part of the renewable energies pavilion.
At the Grundfos booth, this i8 electric Beemer was ready for takeoff.
The Uponor booth featured this Tesla which demonstrated aerodynamics with the use of Uponor tubing.
Irvine, Calif. — Navien, Inc., located in Irvine, California, continues to receive accolades for innovative and industry-leading products by many associations and institutes, with the latest recognition by the AHR Expo for the 2015 Innovation Award in the plumbing sector. Navien’s high-efficiency premium tankless water heating and combi-boiler products have gained a strong following nationwide Read more
Irvine, Calif. — Navien, Inc., located in Irvine, California, continues to receive accolades for innovative and industry-leading products by many associations and institutes, with the latest recognition by the AHR Expo for the 2015 Innovation Award in the plumbing sector.
Navien’s high-efficiency premium tankless water heating and combi-boiler products have gained a strong following nationwide among homeowners as well as professionals in the energy efficient construction market.
In addition to the newly announced 2015 Innovation Award for the Navien Premium Efficiency – Standard (NPE-S) tankless water heaters, that claim the highest efficiency available, of 0.99EF, Navien won the same award in January, 2013 for the, Navien Premium Efficiency – Advanced (NPE-A) tankless water heaters with its exclusive ComfortFlow® technology, featuring pump and buffer tank included, and an efficiency of 0.97EF. The AHR Expo is the largest show in North America for heating, cooling and plumbing equipment, hosted by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) and AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute).
Navien’s NPE-S series was chosen as one of 2014 Top 50 editors’ picks by Green Builder magazine. The July 2014 issue of Qualified Remodeler magazine ranked Navien’s NPE series as the leading gas condensing tankless water heaters, based on reader interest, in their “Top 100 Products.”
In the commercial market throughout North America, Navien receives credit for its environmentally friendly highly efficient solutions. Navien products are installed in well recognized restaurants, hotels, schools and universities, medical facilities, industrial plants, country clubs and multi-family residences, among others.
Eric Moffroid, Navien’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, explained that “Navien remains committed to developing high-quality, high-efficiency, and high-functioning products and the best customer service support in the industry. It is Navien’s advanced technology and recognized high product quality and customer service that has made the company’s growth possible.”
Irvine, Calif. — Navien, Inc., located in Irvine, California, continues to receive accolades for innovative and industry-leading products by many associations and institutes, with the latest recognition by the AHR Expo for the 2015 Innovation Award in the plumbing sector. Navien’s high-efficiency premium tankless water heating and combi-boiler products have gained a strong following nationwide Read more
Irvine, Calif. — Navien, Inc., located in Irvine, California, continues to receive accolades for innovative and industry-leading products by many associations and institutes, with the latest recognition by the AHR Expo for the 2015 Innovation Award in the plumbing sector.
Navien’s high-efficiency premium tankless water heating and combi-boiler products have gained a strong following nationwide among homeowners as well as professionals in the energy efficient construction market.
In addition to the newly announced 2015 Innovation Award for the Navien Premium Efficiency – Standard (NPE-S) tankless water heaters, that claim the highest efficiency available, of 0.99EF, Navien won the same award in January, 2013 for the, Navien Premium Efficiency – Advanced (NPE-A) tankless water heaters with its exclusive ComfortFlow® technology, featuring pump and buffer tank included, and an efficiency of 0.97EF. The AHR Expo is the largest show in North America for heating, cooling and plumbing equipment, hosted by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) and AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute).
Navien’s NPE-S series was chosen as one of 2014 Top 50 editors’ picks by Green Builder magazine. The July 2014 issue of Qualified Remodeler magazine ranked Navien’s NPE series as the leading gas condensing tankless water heaters, based on reader interest, in their “Top 100 Products.”
In the commercial market throughout North America, Navien receives credit for its environmentally friendly highly efficient solutions. Navien products are installed in well recognized restaurants, hotels, schools and universities, medical facilities, industrial plants, country clubs and multi-family residences, among others.
Eric Moffroid, Navien’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, explained that “Navien remains committed to developing high-quality, high-efficiency, and high-functioning products and the best customer service support in the industry. It is Navien’s advanced technology and recognized high product quality and customer service that has made the company’s growth possible.”
Navien announced that they have started shipping the new NHB Condensing Gas Boiler Series. The NHB boilers are available in 4 sizes: NHB-55, NHB-80, NHB 110 and NHB-150 with turn-down-ratios respectively of 7:1, 10:1, 11:1, and 15:1. The noteworthy 15:1 TDR in the NHB-150 is achieved with Navien’s advanced burner system. One key component to Read more
Navien announced that they have started shipping the new NHB Condensing Gas Boiler Series. The NHB boilers are available in 4 sizes: NHB-55, NHB-80, NHB 110 and NHB-150 with turn-down-ratios respectively of 7:1, 10:1, 11:1, and 15:1. The noteworthy 15:1 TDR in the NHB-150 is achieved with Navien’s advanced burner system. One key component to that efficiency is the newly developed dual Venturi gas delivery system. With a 95% AFUE rating, the NHBs carry Energy Star’s Most Efficient designation. Ideal for residential and light commercial use, the NHB series allows the installer an opportunity to achieve a true high-efficiency installation with industry leading options and features in the boiler operation parameters such as:
- the largest industry turndown ratios providing ease of installation with multiple smaller zones while maintaining high operational efficiencies
- a timed hydronic supply water boost feature
- adjustable heat capacity
- adjustable anti-cycle timer
- freeze protection
- adjustable Delta T ranges
- pressure LWCO with manual reset
- adjustable minimum burner time setting
- adjustable turndown ratio timing and many more.
For more information, visit BoilersMadeSmart.com or Navien.com.
J. Peña Plumbing, Napa, Calif., recently conducted a process hot water installation—for sanitation and clean-up—by installing six Navien NPE240A tankless water heaters. Owner Jose Peña and two of his techs performed the installation, serving a new building facility — the 10,000-sq.-ft. Honig Winery barrel room in Rutherford, Calif. Navien NPE240A Features: • NPE-240A • ½” Read more
J. Peña Plumbing, Napa, Calif., recently conducted a process hot water installation—for sanitation and clean-up—by installing six Navien NPE240A tankless water heaters. Owner Jose Peña and two of his techs performed the installation, serving a new building facility — the 10,000-sq.-ft. Honig Winery barrel room in Rutherford, Calif.
Navien NPE240A Features:
• NPE-240A
• ½” gas pipe capable up to 24’
• Field convertible gas system
• Ultra condensing efficiency
• Dual stainless steel heat exchangers
• Low NOx emissions (≤ 20ppm)
• SCH 40, 2” venting up to 60’
• Cascading capable
“Here at Honig Winery we pride ourselves as a sustainable winery and try to find way to conserve energy. When the topic of tankless came up, it sounded like a good idea. Tankless unit have a much smaller footprint,” says Dick Weilandt, facilities manager, Honig Winery.
The mechanical engineer originally spec’d out a 2,000,000 Btu boiler with a large tank, which seemed too excessive. “When the possibility of having multiples tankless units with the ability of future expansion and not to mention redundancy, it looked like a no-brainer,” says Weilandt.
To date, the system works great, but it has only been in operation a couple of weeks. “The real test will take place around April/May when a lot of hot water is needed.” says Weilandt.
Working primarily in commercial plumbing, custom homes and remodels, J. Peña Plumbing has a long relationship with staff at Honig Winery, and the company provides competitive pricing and top-notch workmanship.
Peña also did the rough-in plumbing for the bathrooms at the Honig barrel room.
Established in 2006, Peña plumbing takes pride in its craftsmanship on every project, and uses the best products and materials. “We take a lot of pride in building great working relationships with our clients,” says Peña.
