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The ISH pilgrimage 2011 The ISH pilgrimage 2011
09 May 2011
For the past 22 years, Connection Magazines and World Plumbing Info publisher Jeff Patchell has been fortunate to attend the world’s major bi-annual plumbing fair. In the following report Jeff explains why ISH (International Sanitation & Heating) never ceases to be an interesting week in understanding where the market is heading.
German tapware manufacturer expands German tapware manufacturer expands
18 Nov 2009
In spite of the difficult business climate internationally, highly respected German tapware, shower and fittings specialist Hansgrohe has recently set up its own distribution and marketing office in Australia.
X-valve stops leaks X-valve stops leaks
09 Jul 2009
Methven’s long history of innovation is no better represented than by its latest product, X-Valve, a reverse thread valve that stops faucet leaks in their tracks.
Water efficiency key to green building solutions Water efficiency key to green building solutions
22 Jun 2009
Water efficiency will become increasingly important to green building efforts in the US during the next five years, according to the newly released Water Use in Buildings: Achieving Business Performance Benefits through Efficiency , a SmartMarket Report sponsored by Chicago Faucets.
Nanoperl® Aerator: A breakthrough in faucet design Nanoperl® Aerator: A breakthrough in faucet design
22 Jun 2009
The 2009 ISH expo in Frankfurt saw NEOPERL present the first mini-aerator with an aerated stream diameter of only 6 mm, the smallest of all aerators on the market so far.
Sensor-operated Sloan Lumino™ Sensor-operated Sloan Lumino™
14 May 2009
The new Sloan Lumino™ sensor-operated faucet from Sloan Valve Company allows users to adjust water temperature, which is visually indicated by an illuminated color ring. Red indicates hot water; white is for tempered, or mixed, water; and blue is for cold.
Get your faucets now Get your faucets now
15 Apr 2009
European market leader, the Geberit Group is a global provider in the area of plumbing technology with sales of 2.45 billion and about 5,697 employees in 40 countries worldwide. Geberit has provided sanitary technology since 1901.
ISH: Fifty years on ISH: Fifty years on
25 Mar 2009
It’s the grand dame of plumbing exhibitions and despite tough global economic times, the 2009 ISH (International Sanitation & Heating/Air-Conditioning) Exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany in March put on a strong showing.
ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009 ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009
16 Feb 2009
Water and energy will be the two main themes of ISH Frankfurt in 2009.
iFlush: sanitation in the digital age iFlush: sanitation in the digital age
15 Feb 2009
Technology has transformed the bathroom to such an extent that it even distinguishes between a user's presence and a toothbrush falling into the sink.
Reduction of lead in plumbing products Reduction of lead in plumbing products
15 Feb 2009
Products such as toys and paint have been lead-free for many years. Now California wants to legislate on faucets and other plumbing fittings.
Clean pipes lead to better hospital care Clean pipes lead to better hospital care
15 Feb 2009
A community hospital facility relies on crucial standards being maintained around the clock.
Faucet material options Faucet material options
15 Feb 2009
Are there alternatives to lead-based faucets? Scientists are looking for a way of replacing lead in the metal faucet process, but there may be other solutions on the horizon.
Lead laws affect faucets Lead laws affect faucets
12 Feb 2009
Bismuth used in faucet manufacture may be an alternative to lead, but does the world produce enough of it and will the alloys be as workable?
Floating prison offers a unique plumbing solution Floating prison offers a unique plumbing solution
11 Feb 2009
With an increasing number of people being held in prisons and detention centers around the world, governments are hard pressed finding solutions to satisfactorily house them.
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