Archive for March, 2022

InstallerINVENT showcase to feature at InstallerSHOW for the sixth year running bringing the industry’s latest innovations to the forefront.

One of the most popular features of InstallerSHOW year on year, InstallerINVENT is set to return for its sixth year, providing budding inventors with a free space to showcase their products to their target audience of heating, plumbing, commercial engineering, renewable energy and electricity professionals.  

InstallerINVENT supports innovation in the industry and brings new technology and products to the forefront. Whether they are ready to launch or are in the prototype stage, InstallerINVENT provides innovators with the opportunity to gain invaluable feedback from those who will use the kit.  

Discover the class of 2022’s  

Featuring at this year’s showcase is Dave Salmon, inventor of the Roof-Toof. David’s creation is a 21st-century take on the traditional slate ripper but with a unique edge of cutting the fixing nails, rather than ripping them, preventing cracked slates.  

Also exhibiting at InstallerINVENT in 2022 is James Bushell, Director of Plumbcraft Tools and inventor of 150 and Level. James always dreaded the shower first fix, and after 12 years in plumbing, he committed to inventing a new product that makes levelling and centring a much quicker and easier proposition – 150 and Level. 

Most recently, Karl Dorn has signed up to INVENT to showcase Deadsquare. Deadsquare Silicone Soap is a new tool for producing the perfect bead of sealant even around corners, aiming to be the perfect finishing tool for those bathroom or kitchen sealant jobs.

One difficulty many inventors find is the time, money and resources to develop their product as well as getting hold of buyers on a larger scale. That’s where InstallerINVENT comes in by supporting and giving back to the industry’s innovators through free stand space, marketing and editorial opportunities across the Installer brand. 

InstallerINVENT has become a foundation for budding inventors to build their businesses and showcase their innovations to the eyes that matter. Many of its alumni return to exhibit at InstallerSHOW year on year and have their products stocked with leading suppliers and merchants – one even appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den. 

If you have an invention or would like to know more about appearing on InstallerINVENT, please get in touch with Adrian Stapleton at astapleton@lyricalcomms.com. 

Entries into the Heating Installer Awards 2022 have now been extended by two weeks, meaning this is the last chance to enter the industry famous Heating Installer Awards.

Designed to champion the heroes of the industry who often go unnoticed, this year the awards returned for a seventh time and aims to recognise installers who go to great lengths to deliver incredible levels of service and the highest quality installations for their customers. Supported by Armacell, Danfoss, CIPHE, LG, Polypipe, Big Wipes and Stelrad, the awards are completely free to enter and give installers the chance to showcase their work to potential customers. There is a prize bundle worth over £10,000 on offer for the finalists, including CIPHE memberships, a toolkit worth £600 and money-can’t-buy prizes from the award’s sponsors, including a trip to Denmark.

This year, the awards will once again recognise winners from each region across the UK, who will then have the chance to go on to be crowned the National Heating Installer Awards winner 2022. The awards will also be searching for two special category winners: Rising Star, for the industry’s best apprentices, and Most Sustainable Installer, which recognises those who are doing everything they can to minimise the impact of their work on the environment.

After entries close in March, an expert judging panel made up of industry professionals and award-winning installers will choose the regional finalists as well as an initial shortlist for the two categories. The overall winners will then be decided by a combination of judges’ scores, peer reviewed technical challenges and a public vote, with the two category winners, the national winner and the runner up announced in June at the NEC.

Grant Gundelfinger, Heating Installer Awards national winner 2021, commented: “I’m so proud to have won the national award. To be honoured by your peers as well as some of the biggest names in the industry is incredibly gratifying and I am so thankful for this recognition. I have seen how winning the award has boosted previous winner’s careers and I am really passionate about improving the industry and sharing knowledge with other installers, so I cannot wait to see what is in store for the future. I would recommend entering the awards to anyone looking to boost their business and network with the best of the best in the industry.”

Carl Ladd, Heating Installer Awards rising star winner 2021, added: “I am truly honoured to have won this award. Plumbing and heating has become a real passion for me and standing alongside the best in the industry, as well as receiving positive feedback from big industry names, was incredible. To win the rising star award against amazingly talented competition has just highlighted that I am on the right track.”

He continued, “If you are thinking about entering the Rising Star category, my best advice is just do it. Be prepared to showcase what you know, be proud of what you do, what you have done and how far you have come. It’s all about the quality of your work, your knowledge, and your commitment to the trade. Throw yourself in, you won’t regret it.”

Final entries for the Heating Installer awards will now close on 14 March 2022 before regional winners and category shortlists are announced on 11 April 2022, when the public will be able to vote for its winners until 23rd May 2022. To enter, heating installers should visit www.heatinginstallerawards.co.uk/enter and fill in the short entry form. Or if you prefer, give the awards team a call on 0161 871 1188 and they’d be happy to take your entry over the phone.

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