INTERVIEWS Jorge Barranco, VP Sur de Europa, Grupo Aliaxis: «Spain plays a very important role in the whole process of transformation in which we are immersed» MARKETS Shower columns and sprinklers When renovating a bathroom, users are increasingly investing in showers: they are looking for a high-performance product that will help them experience a different feeling at the most intimate moment of the day. As a result, the column and sprinkler market is constantly developing and positioning itself as a leading product segment for many of the major top-level manufacturers. Worktops Countertop manufacturers are opting for new materials. Resistant, durable, hygienic and highly versatile, thanks to the many colour and design options they offer, the new technological materials have diversified the aesthetics of the basin area to unimaginable extremes, integrating it as never before with other elements such as shower trays or wall and floor coverings. Bathroom accessories After several years of decline, the bathroom accessory market is finally recovering. Customers no longer want to install the most economical items, but rather decorate their bathroom to turn it into a personalised wellness area. The innovations focus on design and installation systems that are increasingly simple and versatile. Decorative radiators Versatility, ergonomics, efficiency and sustainability are concepts that complement the aesthetic component, crucial to these products which, although theymake up a small market in the HVAC sector as a whole, are very valuable because of the added value that design brings them. Boilers With sales of 281,462 units, the boiler market increased by 6.76% in 2017 compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the report by Fegeca (Association of Manufacturers of Generators and Heat Emitters). This market, based on the sale of condensation boilers, is a key element for the EU’s climate objectives, thanks to the reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions offered by condensation boilers compared to conventional ones. NEWS The BIM objects from the 5 Geberit sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture series are now available. The exhibition ‘Designs for a Better World’ inaugurated in Roca Barcelona Gallery. A new round of the Bigmat 2018 Solidarity Awards is launched. Noken and Porcelanosa join forces this summer 2018 to create full-colour, aesthetic sets for interior design. Zehnder sponsors a study on Passivhaus Válvulas Arco has been certified as a Family-Friendly Company by the MásFamilia Foundation. According to Junkers’ 1st Energy Barometer, 78% of respondents prioritize efficiency when purchasing airconditioning and domestic hot water solutions. Zehnder took part in the conference «Building industry and nearly zero consumption buildings». Comap ISF merges with Standard Hidráulica and opens its new operations centre in Madrid. 5th Avalco Suppliers Fair. Gala Professionals, the Gala installers’ club, has launched a competition in which all its members can participate. NEWDEVELOPMENTS Geberit launches its new AquaClean Tuma bidet toilet. Genebre releases the new 2018 catalogues for its different product lines: Hydrosanitary, Industrial, Collectives and the new Tap Price List. Franke Water Systems has developed the new F3 and F5 tap lines. SolitBah presents Solid Surface’s first patented tap. Therm, new range of Bosch low Nox heaters. Unecol launches a new format of Metallic Thread Sealer in 100ml tube. SFASanitrit has completely renovated Sanicom 2, the most powerful sewage drainage pump in its catalogue. 65 SANITARISTA'S
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