InstallerSHOW 2025 Preview
Taking place once again at the NEC, Birmingham, from 24-26 June 2025, InstallerSHOW has expanded its Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms section. Billed as “one show, offering endless opportunities”, this year’s whole event will feature 800 exhibitors, and expects to welcome 30,000 professionals from across the industry.
Making its debut at last year’s show, Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms offered a packed content programme across two theatres, covering topics such as water and energy efficiency, design innovation, sustainable and smart technology, and changing legislation.
Plans for 2025 include an expanded offering to bring all aspects of the supply chain together in a meaningful and productive way, as well as an enhanced showcase for those working in the tiling and surfaces sectors.
The show will include a comprehensive schedule of free-to-attend live debates and seminars over 11 content streams, and Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Minister for Energy Consumers, is leading the line-up of panel discussions, keynote talks, Q&As and interactive seminars in the elemental Arena.
Visitors can get the view from the frontline of heating, plumbing and renewables on InstallerPLAZA, learn about all things bathroom-related in the BMA Theatre and be part of Pitchfest – where solutions providers give rapid pitches to the audience. You can also see hands-on demos of the latest solar solutions in the Solar Pavilion, and discuss heat pumps, World Refrigeration Day and more in the Climate Solutions Theatre.
Also definitely worth a look, and featuring products from KBB exhibitors, is the HAUS – a full-scale, Passivhaus standard two-storey house build that will take centre stage within Hall 4 of the NEC, serving as the heartbeat of InstallerBUILD.
On top of all this, look out for the many prize giveaways and promotions from a number of the exhibiting KBB brands, including Hansgrohe, Lecico, Schluter Systems, Showerwall, and TLW.
Abode
Stand: the HAUS
Perfect for optimising space, Abode’s System Sync allows homeowners to select a sink format that is right for them with three available bowl sizes. This will be paired with the UK’s “first Scandinavian-style instant hot water tap”, Pronteau Scandi-X by Abode in contemporary Matt Black, which is set to elevate the kitchen wash zone in this year’s HAUS, and create a highly flexible workstation that is streamlined and state-of-the-art, the company says.
Aqualisa
Stand: 4F25
Aqualisa has been a regular exhibitor at InstallerSHOW for many years, and 2025 visitors can look forward to an exclusive preview of the brand’s next-generation smart shower, which is scheduled to launch in September 2025.
There will be prototype demonstrations and Aqualisa’s team will also be on hand to demonstrate how the new system is designed for effortless installation, making it a perfect choice for both professionals and end-users, Aqualisa says.
Croydex
Stand: 4E16
Easy installation products, designed to solve everyday bathroom problems will be Croydex’s focus at InstallerSHOW 2025. From toilet seats that always fit and never slip, to easy-to-level mirrors and cabinets, plus a range of wall-mounted accessories and a suite of installation options. The products on the stand are designed to be easy to install, will not need refitting due to hinges coming loose and are available in a range of styles.
How’s business?
Andrew Laidler, sales director of decorative products at Egger.
How’s business? What are the big growth areas?
Despite challenging market conditions, Egger continues to increase market share supported by investments and the successful launch of Decorative Collection 24+ and Flooring Collection 25+. The housebuilding market is a challenging landscape currently, it desperately needs change and investment in order to push forward. Amongst the challenges faced by housebuilders are planning regulations, labour and skills shortages, as well as the wider economic climate, with mortgage and interest rates making consumers hesitant. While there were positive signs of growth, the latest USA tariffs have stalled progress slightly, with market uncertainty projected to continue over the next few months.
What are the key trends you’re seeing? What’s driving them?
In terms of purchasing trends, value, affordability and availability are the three key demands we are seeing. Now is the time for innovation, important at any point, but especially critical when markets are tough. We need to be focussing on placing new, fresh ideas in front of consumers to encourage and influence their purchasing decisions.
Egger
Stand: 4F34
For the first time, Egger UK is exhibiting at this year’s InstallerSHOW, with its Egger Flooring Collection 25+ set to feature in the HAUS.
Also, from the EGGER Flooring Collection 25+, is the AquaDura range, which due to its hardwearing, innovative surface and exceptional water resistance is ideal for use in commercial applications.
Grohe
Stand: 4E18
Grohe will be inviting attendees to explore the latest designs and innovations from its dedicated product portfolio catering to professional fitters, Grohe Professional.
Catering to the demand for ease of installation and efficiency, Grohe will also showcase its range of concealed product solutions, including the unique, first-of-its-kind Grohe Rapido Shower Frame, which promises all the key behind-the-wall elements for simplified concealed shower installation.
Häfele
Stand: 4C22
Häfele is showcasing a wealth of new innovations both on stand and as part of one of the exhibition’s most highly-anticipated interactive installations, the HAUS. Häfele will use InstallerSHOW to introduce visitors to Utensio, its first-ever own-brand collection of internal storage solutions.
Designed to blend style and elegance with intelligent functionality, the Utensio range features larder pull-outs, corner and base storage, and the UK’s largest integrated bin solution.
Hansgrohe
Stand: 4E12
New for 2025 will be the chance to explore Hansgrohe’s recent ceramics and furniture launches to see how it sits alongside its brassware, such as the popular Rainfinity shower systems.
From the shower, basin mixers and accessories installers will be more familiar with to its toilets, vanity units and basins that mean installers can help create harmonious bathroom looks.
hib.
Stand: 4D16
hib will be showcasing highlights from its Spring Collection, featuring new mirrors, basins, cabinets and brassware. Leading the way is the Odelle Coloris cabinet — a standout product with 14 interchangeable trims, giving customers more choice and installers more ways to sell. It’s the kind of flexibility that helps projects stand out and keeps clients coming back, the company states.
How’s business?
Rob Ginsberg, CEO of hib.
How’s business currently, what are the big growth areas?
Whilst trading conditions have been quite tough on the wider market, hib. has certainly persevered. We have recently celebrated our 35th anniversary, a major milestone year for us, and we are using this momentum to continue to invest in our design, marketing and retailer support. In terms of growth, there are three key focus areas we are looking at: design innovation, digital initiatives and strengthening our partnerships with brick-and-mortar retailers.
In your opinion, how do you think the market will shape up over the next 12 months?
The next 12 months will be crucial for brands to solidify themselves as market leaders for inspiring, design-led bathrooms. Manufacturers will need to sharpen their focus on maintaining innovation, clever functionality and offering emotionally resonant design to help create more expressive spaces. Overall, the market will reward those who are in tune with the consumer demand in a progressively more efficiency-focused landscape.
Impey
Stand: 4G28
Expect a stand that doesn’t just show wetrooms; it shows what’s going on underneath the floor too. Visitors will see clever cut-away displays that reveal the full wetroom build, layer by layer, plus tiled finishes on the reverse, so visitors can understand the total transformation.
This year Impey is also proud to be part of HAUS, with its Aqua-Dec Linear 1 installed in the bathroom.
Lecico
Stand: 4F15
Lecico has recently launched a new range of short projection furniture, which enhances its current Layla furniture offering. It features a diverse selection of contemporary colours and configurations tailored to suit compact spaces.
It will also showcase some new products and its extended Design Series ranges, complemented by its new collection of Atlas Trade furniture.
Saniflo and Kinedo
Stand: 4F22
Saniflo has gone bigger and bolder again this year at InstallerSHOW. Its stand will once again showcase the company’s range of pumps and macerators on one side, with the Kinedo range of shower products on the other. A huge range of products will be on display, including some stunning new additions to the range, the company says.
Schlüter-Systems
Stand: 4D27
As well as the popular electrical floor warming system, DITRA-HEAT-PS, Schlüter-Systems’ display will feature the new Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD-WS – a prefabricated washbasin set for mono-bloc mixer taps, and Schlüter-DESIGN-NICHE – the prefabricated wall niche made of aluminium which can be used to create a multitude of design features in bathrooms.
Scudo
Stand: 4E14
Scudo by Harrison Bathrooms is excited to give visitors a first-hand look at the latest additions to its Scudo range, including the recently launched Edition 20 Collection, which highlights the brand’s focus on contemporary design, combining sleek aesthetics with installer-friendly features. Scudo is also offering an exclusive preview of the upcoming Edition 21 Collection.
How’s business?
Katie Cope, Head of Showerwall
How’s business currently, what are the big growth areas?
Business for Showerwall is going well. We are on a strong rebuilding path following the acquisition by Bathroom Brands Group last year. We’re putting a lot of focus on communicating to our customers that Showerwall is not only still here and we have already implemented some big changes in the business in response to market feedback and are really in the process of unleashing the full potential of Showerwall. Wall coverings and décor are definitely big growth areas in the bathrooms market, not just in terms of numbers, but in terms of options, choice and new solutions that are constantly developing.
What are the key trends you’re seeing right now, and what is driving them?
A shift in consumer demand from traditional tiling to wall panels is a key trend, driven by benefits such as ease of maintenance and the ability to offer premium aesthetics at an affordable price. We see installers as a key influencer in this trend, so we’re focusing on ensuring that we’re making it as easy as possible for installers to buy into the Showerwall brand and our products.
Showerwall
Stand: 4G13
Visitors can expect to see lots of new designs, including a new plywood core options and new decors, as well as regular installation demos and handy installation tips.
According to the brand, the team is particularly excited to run installation demos – it says wall panelling is such an easy win; it doesn’t require any grout and is on average 50% quicker to fit than traditional tiles.
Stelrad
Stand: 5B10
Visitors to Stelrad’s stand will be able to see a selection of the company’s radiator products, primarily the new Green Series – the UK’s first green radiator range made with 90% Carbon Lite steel.
In addition, Stelrad will be exhibiting its popular Vita Series that has transformed radiator selection in the UK and models from its recently launched Electric Series of radiators.
TLW
Stand: 4C12
Making its first appearance at InstallerSHOW, TLW Global will showcase the latest in lighting innovation tailored specifically for the installer market.
Visitors will be among the first to explore the redesigned www.tlwglobal.com with its faster ordering, improved navigation, and enhanced product information, see live demos, and learn how TLW can streamline installations.