HIX Publishing

News archive

Beulco: New EU Drinking Water Directive – challenges and opportunities for manufacturers and users

The European Commission is committed to continuing to ensure the supply of high-quality drinking water, taking into account the latest scientific recommendations. Therefore, the European Drinking Water Directive (TWR) 2020 was revised. The new revised TWR 2020/2184 came into force in 2021 and was to be implemented in all EU member states by January 12, 2023.

read more

REHAU: The new sustainable universal pipe RAUTITAN flex green saves 90% CO2

Sustainable construction is not only becoming ever more important but is also increasingly becoming the norm. The new drinking water and heating pipe, RAUTITAN flex green can save more than 90% CO2 in the manufacturing process. It is based on renewable, bio-based raw materials and can help to achieve sustainability targets.

read more

SANHA wall heating module demonstrates specific advantages

Wall heating systems are among the most efficient types of heat transfer. As surface heating, they are extremely well suited for combination with heat pumps, for example. In contrast to comparable systems, SANHA wall heating modules offer the advantage that they can provide heat both in the low temperature range and up to 60 °C. In addition, they are much easier to install. They are also much easier to install.

read more

HeatExpo in Dortmund/GER: Inaugural 3-day show proved tremendously successful

HEATEXPO, a new European trade show covering all topics associated with the move to renewable heating, was held at Messe Dortmund between 21 and 23 November 2023 / High satisfaction among organisers, exhibitors and visitors to the new B2B forum covering all aspects of the move to renewable heating / HEATEXPO 2024: November 26-28.

read more

FRÄNKISCHE: alpex F50 PROFI® multilayer composite pipe system for more than 20 years

Safety and durability, easy installation and utmost hygiene: FRÄNKISCHE is a pioneer in the field of installation systems and has been on the market with its alpex multilayer composite pipe systems for heating and drinking water installations for more than 20 years.

read more

KWD Market+Charts Report: Impact of declining housing completions

At its summer conference in June, Euroconstruct published the latest projections for housing completions. These are now significantly lower than expected at last winter conference in 2022.

read more

Jansen expands production capacity and focuses on sustainable energy generation

Jansen Plastics offers a wide range of extruded plastic solutions characterised by Swiss quality, reliability, safety and economy. These are used in the areas of water management, building services, geothermal energy and specific customer profiles. Jansen has long-standing expertise in multi-layer and multi-component extrusion. Now the possibilities for producing composite pipes for a wide range of applications are being expanded.

read more

HPG plastics becomes part of the HULIOT Group: Bundled competence

The German specialist for PE-RT pipes joins the international Huliot Group.

read more

Molecor donates a shipment of pipes and fittings to Turkey to help in the reconstruction of the water infrastructure

The earthquakes registered in the south of Turkey since the 6th of February reached magnitudes of up to 7.7 on the Richter scale and produced devastating effects in the region with a serious impact on the population and the country's infrastructure.

read more

KWD market report: How are Europe's pipe markets developing in times of crisis?

Answers and forecasts in the new update of the KWD Market + Charts "Heating & Plumbing Pipes Europe 2023". It shows the consumption of pipes for domestic installations in Europe by materials and application per country! NOW with Long Time Charts for the TOP 5 countries!

read more

THE Machines develops specific process for reinforced multilayer composite pipes

THE Machines Yvonand SA has conducted an intensive development and test program to achieve high pressure resistant multilayer composite pipe constructions for various applications such as AC (air conditioning) installations, hydrogen transport, industrial applications and raw material reduction projects.

read more

GEBERIT Silent-db20 for 25 years: Highly sound-insulated drainage system

Proven for 25 years - the highly sound-insulated drainage system Geberit Silent-db20 still confidently meets the current state of the art. Thanks to numerous product advantages and simple and safe processing and application, the system is the absolute standard in installation technology.

read more

Copper Alliance: LCA study shows Copper helps reduce Carbon Emissions in Buildings

Scientific LCA study highlights copper’s superior properties as the material of choice over plastic: Comparativer LCA of Water Installation Tube Systems based on Copper, PEX-AL Multilayer and PEX.

read more

New BVF info sheet published: Tips for cost savings through efficient heating with an underfloor heating system

Heating costs account for a considerable proportion of a building's annual operating costs. No wonder that users try to reduce heating costs. Starting with modernization measures, such as building insulation, to the installation of modern heating technology.

read more

ISH 2023 confronted with cancellations, e.g., Viega and Uponor cancelled participation

KWD-globalpipe, 17.11.2022. After the digital edition in 2021, ISH 2023 is to be held live again, but with a supplementary digital platform. Nevertheless, some exhibitors have decided not to participate in the next edition of ISH.

read more

Aliaxis’s Drain Water Heat Recovery Unit Helps to Reduce Energy Consumption

With energy prices on the rise, sustainable heating solutions for households are vital to helping reduce energy costs. Aliaxis’s latest product development, the Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) unit, is a solution made to reduce household energy consumption.

read more

REHAU’s whisper quiet RAUPIANO PLUS soundproof pipe system celebrates 25 years

RAUPIANO PLUS acoustic soil and waste system comes in significantly below the required values of VDI 4100 sound protection guideline, with sound levels of just 17 dB(A)*. Quieter than a whisper, because all the components - pipe, fittings and jointing technology - helps to ensure that RAUPIANO PLUS works without any noise nuisance.

read more

Uponor PEX pipes celebrate 50th anniversary

Today, we are celebrating 50 years of being part of the lives of millions of people who have benefited from safe drinking water, comfort, and energy savings thanks to more than 6 billion meters of Uponor PEX pipes installed worldwide. But this is just the beginning. 50 years later, the pipes have proven to be resistant and versatile and are not only still around but continue to be the basis for further sustainable innovations.

read more

KWD Fitting Report Europe 2022 confirms: The press fitting is fitting no. 1 in Europe

The press fitting is the fitting with the highest sales figures in many European countries. These have also increased continuously in recent years and we expect a further increase in the coming years.

read more

ZEWOTHERM: 20 years - from underfloor heating systems to integrated heating systems

From the very beginning, Zewotherm has single-mindedly focused on complete solutions: "20 years ago, we seized the opportunity - at that time with an admittedly very manageable product range - to establish ourselves on the market," says Andreas Ziegler.

read more

SHK-Essen (Germany): Super talks, great atmosphere - but also thoughtful mood

A trade show follow-up report by Jutta Hix, Editor-in-Chief KWD-globalpipe, Sept. 16, 2022. The enthusiasm to meet again at a trade show and to have personal conversations was clearly noticeable! There were few really new products, many product line extensions, but the exhibitors’ first priority was personal contact with customers or ...

read more

nmc CLIMAFLEX® naturefoam now contains more than 30% recycled raw materials

nmc is increasingly focusing on the circular economy with CLIMAFLEX® naturefoam. The family-owned company specializing in innovative foam products is making significant progress in resource conservation and climate protection.

read more

UPONOR: World´s first bio-based PEX pipe – Uponor PEX Pipe Blue

Enormous customer interest towards the world’s first PEX Pipe based on renewable raw materials, introduced by Uponor. The new pipes feature a reduced carbon footprint of up to 90% compared to fossil-based PEX pipes.

read more