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INSTALLERSHOW BRINGS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SPECIFIERS

InstallerSHOW 2026 is returning to the NEC, Birmingham, from 23-25 June, giving visitors the chance to see new technology and hands-on demonstrations.

With 40,000+ visitors, 900+ exhibitors and 11 CPD-accredited content streams across three days from 23-25 June at the NEC Birmingham, InstallerSHOW is set to be the biggest and most wide-ranging edition yet. It brings together hands-on demonstrations, forward-looking discussion and international collaboration, creating opportunities to build skills, grow businesses and shape the future of heat, water, electrics and construction.

INSTALLERBUILD

InstallerBUILD is one of the show’s most dynamic areas, dedicated for builders, roofers, carpenters, flooring installers, kitchen fitters and RMI professionals. At its centre is The HAUS, a full-scale, two-storey demonstration build designed by award-winning architects and constructed using regenerative materials. It showcases circular material systems, resilient construction methods and modern insulation and cladding solutions.

The wider area delivers a practical learning environment, with demonstrations from leading manufacturers and suppliers. Key features include the Building Safety Forum, addressing regulations, compliance and best practice, and the NHIC Home Improvement Hub, focusing on competence, training and retrofit delivery. Visitors can see roofing demonstrations from NFRC and SIG Roofing, flooring showcases and competitions from FITA, and the Super Trowel bricklaying competition hosting a regional heat live at the show, alongside heritage craft demonstrations.

INSTALLERELECTRIC

InstallerELECTRIC highlights the growing importance of electrification and smart technologies. Bringing together manufacturers and suppliers across wiring, distribution, EV charging, automation and renewable integration, the area offers live demonstrations and expert-led sessions covering regulations, safety and the role of electrics in energy and building management systems.

INSTALLERPLAZA

InstallerPLAZA, sponsored by Vaillant & Glow-worm, combines product launches, debates, celebrity appearances, challenges, award winners and live entertainment. It captures the collaborative and professional spirit of the event while focusing on key issues affecting the heating and plumbing sector.

BRAND AMBASSADOR HUB

The Brand Ambassador Hub, sponsored by ITS, is a dynamic gathering point where influencers will connect with our visitors. As well as grassroots conversations about the issues that matter most, this area will feature Top Picks for 2026 which, as the name suggests, will highlight the products and solutions to watch out for this year.

WHY INSTALLERSHOW MATTERS

InstallerSHOW 2026 is three days of expertise, business growth and future-focused thinking for specifiers, installers and everyone working in the built environment, delivering a packed programme of learning, inspiration and new opportunities for professional development. Register for your free ticket at www.installershow.com or scan this QR code.

PAINTING & DECORATING SHOW

Also co-located is the Painting & Decorating Show, bringing professional painters and decorators into the wider event. Visitors can see live demonstrations of tools, spraying systems and coatings, alongside practical workshops. The TradesTalk Theatre hosts talks and debates relevant to painters and decorators.

WORLD PLUMBING CONFERENCE

For the first time ever, InstallerSHOW will host the World Plumbing Conference in partnership with the World Plumbing Council and CIPHE. With the theme Worldwide Problems – Global Solutions, it will address skills development, sustainability, water conservation and public health challenges.

TOP TECH AT INSTALLERSHOW

Here, Specify & Build is taking a look at what visitors will see when they visit exhibitor stands at InstallerSHOW.

Alpha will be showcasing its latest heating and cooling innovations at stand 5G46 – including a new air source heat pump, heat pump water heater and air conditioning system. There will also be a competition giving one lucky entrant the chance to win a free heat pump. Visitors will be able to see the Magis M Top, a monobloc air source heat pump using natural refrigerant R290 and requiring no F-Gas certification for installation, which is now available in the UK. Alpha will also be launching the Rapax, a plug-and-play heat pump water heater designed for simple installation in garages, utility rooms or storage spaces. The Rapax offers an accessible route to low-carbon hot water and can integrate with external heat sources including boilers.

Altecnic is returning with a more interactive stand where visitors can get up close with the company’s core product ranges. These include the new Caleffi Series 5771 FILTERSTOP, which combines three key functions in one unit to save time on site and reduce potential leak paths. Built for straightforward integration into real-world systems, it helps deliver reliable protection while keeping installs efficient and hassle-free. Visitors can also pick up an expansion vessel calculator – a practical resource designed to support accurate expansion vessel sizing.

The IPG is returning to InstallerSHOW 2026 to champion the value of independent merchants. As a sponsor of the World Plumbing Conference, the company is looking forward to being part of key conversations around sustainability, innovation and skills, as well as connecting with existing and potential members, suppliers and industry partners across our growing independent community.

Unveiling a brand new product category, Instantor will showcase its range of press systems, press tools and accessories on stand 5D22. With 2026 marking Instantor’s 100th anniversary, visitors will be encouraged to take part in hands-on product demonstrations.

Award-winning Master Plumber and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, Jimmy Hendry, will also be on the stand on day one of the show.

Highlights of the stand will be Instantor’s latest direct drive press tool, and the new Insulated Multilayer Pipe range, The company has also developed lead-free compression fittings manufactured with CW511L brass, ready for the EU Drinking Water Directive, which aims to regulate the use of lead in components used in water supply systems.

The newest addition to Instantor’s portfolio is the PPSU Press fitting range with Leak Before Press (LBP) technology. It offers the same safety advantage as the brass Instantor press system by allowing leaks to be detected under low-pressure testing when fittings have not been properly pressed, helping to identify installation issues quickly.

On stand 4G25 Navigator MSL will show its portfolio of trusted brands including Salvus, Altopoly, Magblu, Serpent, Midbrass and NavYseal, alongside its growing renewables offering under the Thorsys brand. The Thorsys range includes filters and pumps, hoses and clips, valves and inlets, filling loops and air vents, buffer tanks, isolation switches, copper and stainless steel pressfit connections, rubber mounts and feet, brackets and floor stands, heat pump cages, cable and pipe trunking – everything needed to install heat pumps.

Salamander Pumps is bringing its high-performance water boosting technology to InstallerSHOW 2026 at stand 4K12. Attendees will be able to explore live working displays of pumps including the TankBoost all-in-one unit made up of a 100L, 200L, 350L or 450L water storage tank and integrated submerged pump. Every purchase of a TankBoost will include a free premium training football, with a number of golden footballs hidden at random in selected orders. Installers who uncover one will secure a brand-new football kit, sponsored by Salamander Pumps, for an FA-affiliated under-16s team of their choice.

The SYR brand – Hans Sasserath GmbH & Co. KG – stands for innovation and high-quality solutions for potable and heating system water management. Visitors to InstallerSHOW stand 4L24 can see the 3228 all-in-one connect, an advanced combination valve for the automatic filling of heating systems, featuring a demineralisation cartridge for filling the system to the VDI 2035 standard, backflow protection to category 4, an integrated pressure reducing valve, a leakage detection system that doubles as a monitoring system for hardness levels. The company will also be showing new additions to its RPZ valves, backwashing filter systems for heating and potable water, and tank water softening equipment.

Ubbink will be on stand 3G40, showcasing its MVHR solution engineered for reliable performance and long-term efficiency. Visitors can also learn about Ubbink’s installer training programmes, created to build confidence, knowledge, and on-site best practice. Plus, there’s an on-stand golf competition for your chance to win an iPad.

THE £10K GIVEAWAY IS BACK AT INSTALLERSHOW! Specify & Build is again running the £10K Giveaway at this year’s InstallerSHOW exhibition, giving you the chance to win an incredible £10,000 cash prize!

The prize draw is easy to enter. Just pick up the giveaway booklet at the entrance to the show, then visit each of the 15 participating exhibitor stands to collect a stamp. Once all the stamps have been collected, fill in your contact details and drop the completed booklet off at the Specify & Build stand.

This year’s participating exhibitors are Polypipe, Diversitech, Thomas Dudley, Alpha Heating Innovation, Saniflo, Resideo, SIG, EGGER, FlowPro, Salamander Pumps, Altecnic, Xylem, Daikin, Intatec and Warmup.

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