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The new EU product legislation, specifically the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), has been in effect since the end of 2024 and brings significant changes for manufacturers of building fittings and sanitary products.
Michael Muerköster and Michael Rimm are taking over the strategic chairmanship of the VDMA Heating Valves Steering Committee and will be working to promote the wider use of water-based systems in sustainable building technology.
Europe's construction industry is recovering - thanks to stable prices, better financing and EU funding. Residential construction will be the most important driver in future, with significant growth. In Germany, however, this will not become a reality until 2027 at the earliest.
-VDMA: Extending the deadline for implementing the European Buildings Directive would send the wrong signal -EPBD is a guarantee for energy efficiency, drinking water and indoor air quality - Building services industry needs planning security
Which companies from the valves industry will be exhibiting at the ISH? And where exactly can they be found? In this directory you will find all VDMA Valves member companies exhibiting at ISH 2025.
Monthly tracking of the market development of valve-relevant raw materials with a focus on non-ferrous metals
Turnover in the building valves industry will stagnate in 2024, and foreign business will also remain weak. A slight recovery is expected in 2025. But above all, the industry needs better location conditions.
Buildings make a significant contribution to energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Energy-efficient buildings can drastically reduce these emissions. Outdated heating systems and inefficient technology lead to a considerable waste of energy.
At the occasion of the election of the new chairman, Marc Dobro was appointed as a new member of the division's board.
The trade association continuously reports on new standards or draft standards that may be of importance to valve manufacturers.
