ISH Frankfurt 2025: Shaping a sustainable future with innovative HVAC & water management solutions

The ISH fair trade, Frankfurt, 2025, showcased innovations in heating, air conditioning, and intelligent water management technologies. 163,157 visitors from 150 countries attended the ISH exhibition to connect with key market players from 17 to 21 March. Sustainability took centre stage at the ISH fair under the theme “Solutions for a Sustainable Future” and featured cutting-edge technologies, including heating, cooling, eco-friendly ventilation, intelligent water management, and modern bathroom design. 30% of the 163,157 visitors from 150 countries at the exhibition were planners, engineers, architects, and decision-makers in the HVAC sector.

Wolfgang Marzin, President and CEO, Messe Frankfurt, shared his thoughts-

Mr. Wolfgang MarzinHe expressed that everyone needs a comfortable house, clean air, and potable water. The shift to economic sustainability was already in progress, as seen at the ISH 2025 fair. The exhibitors were developing technologies that improve daily life while promoting sustainability. He added that with 163,157 attendees and 72% of international exhibitors, ISH confirmed its position as the leading global trade show in the world.  

Building technology in transition – Solutions for a better tomorrow

Sustainable solutions for businesses
Innovative solutions for a sustainable future

ISH 2025 hosted 2,183 exhibitors from 54 countries at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds. The ISH exhibition covered the latest advancements in intelligent building automation, heat generation, refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation technologies, and sustainable bathroom design with installation solutions. This showcased sustainability at the forefront during ISH 2025.

The primary focus was on heat generation, highlighting alternative heating technologies. Exhibitors demonstrated effective heat storage, sustainable production practices, and wood-based heating. Energy efficiency was crucial for ventilation, and contemporary systems used heat recovery and evaporative cooling to reduce usage. Intelligent building control systems manage heating and ventilation processes more precisely. Manufacturers presented modern heat exchangers, touch-free fixtures, wastewater heat recovery systems, and smart water management solutions.

ISH 2025 demonstrated the combination of design, practicality, and sustainability, especially in the bathroom industry. Additionally, exhibitors showcased contemporary ideas with soft colours, 3D tiles, and resource-efficient materials that combine technology with aesthetics.

ISH Frankfurt 2025 introduced a new exhibition concept structured with eight solution areas: sanitary spaces, water-bearing systems, installation technology, heat generation, indoor air, intelligent building control, software, and HVAC + water product manufacturing. As a result, visitors found it simpler to interact with the companies and navigate the ISH trade fair.

ISH 2025
ISH 2025: Simplifying design, sustainability, and innovation

In addition to Germany, the majority of the 163,157 visitors came from China, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, Austria and Türkye. 94 per cent of the visitors reported to be satisfied with the fair experience. Meanwhile, 96% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the exhibitors’ presentations. This indicates that they were equally satisfied with the variety of products and services available.

Conferences at ISH 2025 – Catalysts for innovation and sustainability 

ISH Festival 2025 at HVAC fair trade
Discussions on innovation, digitalisation and water conservation

ISH 2025 offered a top-class conference programme, including the ‘Building Future’ conference, where experts discussed sustainable construction and energy solutions. Furthermore, the main topic of discussion at the ‘Value of Water’ conference, held with Euroforum, was UN Sustainable Development Goal #6, which addressed water shortage and sustainable usage. Iris Jeglitza-Moshage emphasised the need for cooperation, innovation, and political direction.

Shaping the future – Sustainability at ISH Frankfurt 2025

ISH exhibition 2025 inspired the HVAC and sanitation industry stakeholders with apprentices keen to explore new technologies, test tools, and showcase their craftsmanship. While an interactive challenge course blended theory and practice, content creators showcased their love for the trade on the Creator Stage. 

The upcoming edition of ISH will take place from 15 to 19 March 2027. Stay tuned for more updates!

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ISH, the world’s top trade fair for HVAC solutions and water, will be held in Frankfurt am Main from March 17 to 21, 2025.

Mukul Jain

Mukul Jain is a home-improvement enthusiast. He has an active interest in solutions meant to ease the way we live in our homes, work in our offices and relax in outdoor built-up spaces. Talk to him for a few minutes and you can’t miss his passion for building and home-improvement products. He believes that sound product knowledge coupled with good aesthetic sense is the key to quality built-up spaces. Mukul comes from a rich background of core building materials ecosystem, consulting and now, for many years – in writing and editorial roles.

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