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Visit the SFA Saniflo and Kinedo stand at the NEC


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plumbing, bathroom and kitchen sectors, the Installer Show has been one of the key events of the past few years. And that is certainly the case for Saniflo. With 40,000 plus visitors over 3 days in 2025 – and more anticipated this year - it provides a perfect showcase to a highly relevant and engaged audience. As such, the company is pleased to confirm its presence for the 2026 event. Saniflo will be


located on stand 4F22 right in the heart of Hall 4 at the NEC near to the Bathroom Association theatre. As with previous years, the stand will showcase Saniflo’s growing range of products on one side with the Kinedo shower products on the other. A working display to showcase the efficiency of lifting stations will be at the heart of the Saniflo


stand, which will also have a range of the company’s domestic and commercial pumps, macerators and lifting stations. A display of condensate and submersible pumps will be complemented by Saniflo’s new range of Clearwater products, including the brand new Saniboost Smart; a new variable speed, mains boosting pump that delivers high pressure and flow rates for mains-fed water systems. On the Kinedo stand, a new range of Kinewall shower panel designs including a collection designed


as statement pieces for the bathroom will be unveiled. Whilst the company’s growing range of walk- in shower panels will be cleverly used to create divders between bays, whilst doubling up as displays themselves. Of course, a wide range of Kinedo’s increasingly popular, design-led cuttable trays will feature prominently on the stand. Saniflo is proudly taking part in the £10k giveaway challenge run by Mapped Out Media. Visitors will


be able to get their cards stamped at the front desk of the stand. The Saniflo and Kinedo sales teams are looking forward to welcoming customers old and new.


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RIOT OF COLOUR CELEBRATES 90TH ANNIVERSARYT AT STELRAD’S INSTALLER SHOW STAND!


Head for stand no: 5B10 to see for yourselves! Stelrad has been manufacturing high-quality steel radiators since 1936, building decades of heating


expertise. 2026 is Stelrad’s 90th anniversary and the stand at Installer Show 2026 is an extension of the celebrations and a ‘must visit’ location at the show! It's safe to say that after 90 years of innovation in heating, Stelrad knows a thing or two about


radiators. As the leading radiator manufacturer in the UK and Ireland, visitors to the Stelrad stand at the InstallerSHOW will be able to see a selection of products, primarily the Vita Series, along with the Electric Series range and the Green Series. Stelrad is offering the first UK manufactured low carbon-emissions steel radiators, using XCarb®


recycled and renewably produced steel, supported by an independently verified Environmental Product Declaration. But what visitors to the stand will immediately see is a riot of colour as Stelrad illustrates the rich choice of colour options customers can select from the 55 RAL colour options that many Stelrad radiators are now available in. You can still get them all in white of course, from stock, but the arrival of colour radiators has broadened the mind and the choice availability for every home and all commercial premises in the UK! You’ll see the no1 choice for coloured radiators- anthracite grey - but also pastel green, pastel orange,


bronze metallic, ultramarine blue and carmine red – just a few of the options available – along with a couple of rainbow multi colour radiators to highlight the wide range of colours available. As well as the radiators, you’ll meet the friendly Stelrad team and have the chance to take part


in the special 90th anniversary competition with unique prizes available. If you’re planning your visit, be sure to include a ‘stop off’ at the Stelrad stand at the bottom of the stairs between Stands 4 and 5 – a warm and colourful welcome awaits you! To find out more about


Stelrad’s huge range of radiator and colour options go to www. stelradprofessional.com. For more information email marketing@ stelrad.com. Alternatively, you can also see regular updates from Stelrad on Twitter @Stelrad and Facebook @StelradRadiators.


stelrad.com Vent-Axia to Tackle Ventilation Installation Challenges at InstallerSHOW 2026


eading ventilation manufacturer Vent- Axia will offer installers the chance to join its seminar ‘Raising the standard – why


quality ventilation installation matters’ at the InstallerSHOW 2026, NEC, Birmingham. Taking place on Thursday 25 June from 12.00-12.50 in the InstallerELECTRIC Theatre, the session will be presented by David Cook, Group Technical Product Manager at Vent-Axia, and will cover how to overcome ventilation installation challenges. The seminar is particularly timely following the publication of the Future Homes Standard, and the new Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building


Regulations, and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), which have increased the focus on ventilation competency. Ensuring ventilation works effectively is essential to avoid issues from damp, mould and poor indoor air quality as well as costly reputational damage. During the session, David Cook will explore the practical ventilation challenges installers face on site and how raising installation standards and registering as a competent person can unlock new business opportunities and improve indoor air quality and comfort for households, helping ensure happy customers. Attendees will learn why accredited training and independent verification are vital for helping build customer trust and delivering ventilation systems that perform as intended. The session will also outline how becoming a registered competent installer can benefit both residents and installers’ businesses. The updated Building Regulations now provide clearer guidance around competency for those


installing, commissioning and testing ventilation systems. Under Part F, there is now guidance that greater care should be taken when installing mechanical ventilation systems and that those carrying out the work should be suitably competent. Ventilation installation work must meet the requirements of the Building Regulations, this must be demonstrated by either self-certification by a registered competent person or certification by a building control body. For ventilation installers, these amendments offer a clear incentive to register with a competent person scheme. “Ventilation systems are evolving as homes become more energy efficient and airtight, so it is important installers feel supported with the right knowledge, training and guidance to help them deliver ventilation that performs effectively,” said David Cook, Group Technical Product Manager at Vent-Axia. “During the session at the InstallerSHOW, we will be looking at some of the common ventilation installation challenges installers can face on site, alongside practical ways to help ensure systems are installed correctly and perform as intended. The updated Building Regulations place great emphasis on competency, which creates a real opportunity for installers to demonstrate professionalism, build customer confidence, and differentiate themselves in the market by joining a competent person scheme.”


Vent-Axia has been championing ventilation competency for more than a decade, with the company running a NICEIC Domestic Ventilation Training Course at its Crawley training suite. Demand for the course has risen significantly, initially following COVID and then again with the launch of Awaab’s Law. The latest changes to Part F are set to drive a further uptake in the course. Vent-Axia is already prepared for this growth with a new training facility set to open at its Dudley manufacturing site in the coming months. The two-day course is aimed particularly at experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers


and heating engineers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems. It covers legal requirements, why ventilation is important, and the different types of ventilation available, alongside information on the updated Building Regulations to help installers understand and comply with the new changes. The course meets the minimum technical competency requirement for Installers looking to apply to


join a Competent Person Scheme in England and Wales for Domestic Ventilation Systems and is also relevant for installers working in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It has been designed to provide the necessary skills in design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault-finding of ventilation systems in accordance with the latest National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Minimum Technical Competency documents (MTC). The InstallerELECTRIC Theatre at InstallerSHOW delivers a practical seminar programme focused on


the technologies shaping the future of the electrical installation, with sessions providing real-world technical insight for electricians and multi-skilled installers. InstallerSHOW takes place from 23-25 June 2026, it is the UK’s leading event for installers and specifiers working across heat, water, air, energy and the built environment sectors. Held annually at the NEC Birmingham, the show combines exhibitors, live demonstrations and seminars focused on the built environment. Visit: https://www. installershow.com.


For further information on all products and services offered by Vent-Axia telephone +44 (0)344 856 0590 or visit www.vent-axia.com.


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