The
ecobuild event this week plays host of renowned global names exhibiting at the
2018 show, which will take place from March 6-8 at ExCeL London.
The
list includes a range of returning long-time partners showcasing new
developments and exciting projects alongside innovative exhibitors making their
debut at the show.
Over 450 exhibitors will showcase their expertise across eight
futurebuild districts – Concrete, Timber, Energy & HVAC, Green & Blue
Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Offsite, Building
Performance and District Energy – which will surround the conference arena and
sustainability showcases, hosting innovative solutions and ideas to some of the
built environment’s biggest issues.
Among the extensive list of companies that will be sharing their
sustainability strategies, products and solutions at the event is ROCKWOOL. The
advanced building insulation provider is dedicated to tackling today’s biggest
sustainability and development challenges, with particular focus on educating
the building and construction industry on fire safety. Joining ROCKWOOL on the
list of newcomers to ecobuild, is precast concrete specialist FP McCann, a big
player in the development of offsite precast modular building structures.
Daikin UK, a leading manufacturer and supplier of HVAC (heating,
ventilation and air conditioning) equipment, is another newcomer to the 2018
event, and will be showcasing its range of products and solutions.
First-time exhibitor Innovate UK, which has been successfully
commercialise world-class UK research for the last 10 years, will be offering
businesses expert advice and support in getting to market, and scaling up.
This
year’s event will also host the high-profile product launch of Airlite, a
revolutionary paint technology turning walls into natural air purifiers.
Airlite; which is pollution neutralising, bacteria and mould preventing and air
filtering; will be demonstrated with attendee participation at each end of this
year’s central walkway, named the Airlite Drive.
Mark
Ivory, Commercial Director at Airlite, said: “ecobuild is THE only British show
to fully examine, educate and exhibit companies, products and solutions that
will help to make our world a better place. For these reasons it was the
natural platform for the UK launch of Airlite, the world’s most innovative
technology in tackling issues with pollution, super bugs, bacteria and mould.”
Innovate
UK’s Sarah Eager, Innovation Lead for Smart Infrastructure and Infrastructure
Systems, said: “Innovate UK is attending ecobuild this year in order to
demonstrate real examples of innovative products and services available in the
built environment. We are showcasing seven companies we have funded, who work
in areas including smart materials, energy and water efficiency, battery
storage and BIM in the cloud, so would encourage people to come and see our
stand and network with us.”
As well as a host of first-time exhibitors, ecobuild 2018 will see
the return of some big industry names following their success at last year’s
event. The extensive list includes modular construction giant, Portakabin;
which will be showcasing its solutions for both interim and permanent bespoke
offsite modular buildings; and construction material expert, Saint-Gobain,
which is also sponsoring this year’s main conference programme.
CEMEX, one of the world’s leading providers of concrete, aggregates
and admixtures, is also returning to ecobuild, showcasing the work of its
Global Research and Development centre in developing pioneering concrete
designs for today’s demanding industry. Returning for its eighth year, Innasol
Ltd will be presenting its offering of smarter, cleaner and more cost-effective
ways to heat and power homes and businesses. Another returning giant is Uponor,
providers of plumbing, underfloor heating, local heat distribution and
infrastructure solutions. This year, Uponor will be promoting its range of
pre-insulated pipes, including products which offer a 40% improvement in heat
loss.
Joining the list of high-profile returning exhibitors is ACO
Technologies, showcasing its unique and pioneering solutions for surface water
management, offering high performance, long life and environmental excellence.
Following the sustainability trend, Bauder will also be returning to exhibit,
offering its expertise in renewable energy generation and green roofs as well
as insulation and waterproofing solutions. Innovative utility metering
specialist, Diehl Metering, is another returning to this year’s event, with a
showcase of its high quality meters and cutting edge IoT digital
communications.
Silvio
Spiess, CEO at Innasol, commented: “ecobuild is the main B2B show for Innasol,
where we look to find new installation partnerships, discuss potential projects
and meet with our existing partner network. ecobuild is a good platform to get
a feel of the surrounding market conditions and network with industry
colleagues. Indeed, it has introduced us to several companies that have
ultimately become our long term business partners. We look forward to attending
for the eighth year running!”
Martin
Hurn, managing director of Futurebuild Events, said: “The extensive list of
leading companies exhibiting are all playing an active role in helping achieve
sustainability for the entire industry. This year’s event is providing the
perfect platform for exhibitors to collaborate and address the key issues of
sustainability in the built environment with attendees, creating solutions for
a more sustainable future.”
