Construction & Infrastructure

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The international trade fair for Sauna.Pool.Ambiente, aquanale 2025, is set to open its doors in Cologne with a strong focus on the digitalization of pool and wellness technologies. Exhibitors will highlight how artificial intelligence, smart controls, and energy-efficient systems are redefining both pool management and home wellness integration — a transformation that is reshaping the global spa and leisure market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The international pool, sauna, and wellness industry is preparing for an extraordinary showcase at aquanale 2025 – International Trade Fair for Sauna.Pool.Ambience, taking place from October 28–31 at the Cologne Exhibition Centre. With more than 280 exhibitors from 36 countries already confirmed, the event is positioned as a key business platform for sustainable technologies, digital water management, and architectural innovation in aquatic and spa environments.

A growing international hub for sustainable pool and spa innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The upcoming FSB 2025, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports, and Leisure Facilities, is set to highlight the latest innovations in playground and activity area design from October 28–31, 2025, in Cologne. Hall 9 will once again serve as a central hub for exhibitors and planners focusing on inclusive, sustainable, and future-oriented playground solutions.

A Platform for Sustainable and Inclusive Public Spaces
This year’s edition of FSB emphasizes two key themes shaping public space and recreation facility design: ecological sustainability and inclusion. Both will be strongly reflected in the exhibition concepts, product showcases, and professional programs. From sensory play to carbon footprint reduction, exhibitors aim to demonstrate how playground design can promote environmental responsibility while ensuring accessibility for all.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – The global sports, leisure, and public space industries are preparing for a major milestone event as FSB 2025, the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports, and Leisure Facilities, opens its doors in Cologne from October 28 to 31, 2025. Poised to be the world’s largest gathering in its sector, this year’s edition underscores the industry’s rebound and innovation drive, highlighting sustainable urban planning, digital infrastructure, and inclusive design across more than 70,000 square meters of exhibition space.

A Record-Breaking Year for Exhibitor Participation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 27, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global supplier of filling and packaging systems, has secured the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the first time in its history, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and ESG leadership. With a score of 86 out of 100, the Dortmund-based company now ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 enterprises evaluated worldwide, signaling a decisive advancement from last year’s gold rating.

Platinum Recognition Marks New Milestone in ESG Performance
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates up to 21 sustainability criteria spanning environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. For KHS, improvements in ethics, human rights, and procurement practices proved pivotal in moving from gold to platinum. The company’s enhanced certification management and expanded reporting frameworks helped drive its performance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – ABB has unveiled its Smart Energy Management System (Smart EMS), an intelligent gateway-driven platform designed to streamline energy usage, reduce electricity costs, and support grid stability for residential buildings. Targeting both single- and multi-family homes, the ABB Smart EMS combines solar integration, real-time energy flow optimization, and broad device compatibility to bring intelligent, automated energy orchestration to a growing decentralized energy landscape.

Integrated automation boosts efficiency for solar-powered homes

At the heart of ABB’s new solution is the Energy Edge EX.1 Gateway, a central control unit that intelligently coordinates all energy-consuming and energy-producing devices in a home. By automating how and when power is drawn or stored, the platform allows homeowners to make the most of solar power and other renewable sources.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – Busch-Jaeger’s latest smart motion detector, the Busch-Wächter® PRO, has received two major international accolades for its fusion of cutting-edge security technology and architectural design. The product was honored with both the German Design Award 2025 and the iF Design Award 2025, signaling its growing impact in the building technology and smart infrastructure sectors.

Smart motion detection meets award-winning design

Unlike traditional motion detectors that prioritize function over form, the Busch-Wächter® PRO elevates security integration by blending seamlessly into modern building environments. The jury of the German Design Award praised the device as “a harmonious fusion of functionality and aesthetic appeal,” noting how its form factor supports diverse mounting styles — whether round or angular — to suit various architectural contexts.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – Busch-Jaeger has secured the German Brand Award 2025 in the “Excellent Brands – Building and Elements” category, earning industry-wide recognition for its bold brand transformation, consistent design system, and future-ready market communication. The award highlights Busch-Jaeger’s growing relevance as a benchmark in professional smart building solutions—especially at the intersection of digitalization, sustainability, and user-centric design.

Recognized for Innovation in Brand Strategy and Visual Communication

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – ABB is advancing its strategic realignment in Germany by merging three of its core national subsidiaries—Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH, ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH, and ABB STRIEBEL & JOHN GmbH—into the ABB AG umbrella as of September 1, 2025. This unified structure is designed to simplify processes, deliver integrated solutions, and better address sector-spanning challenges in building automation and electrical distribution.

Unified Legal Structure to Accelerate Integration and Access

The merger will result in ABB AG assuming full legal succession for all three companies, ensuring continuity for existing contracts, rights, and obligations. For customers and partners, this means uninterrupted access to the trusted brands of ABB, Busch-Jaeger, and STRIEBEL & JOHN, now backed by a consolidated service infrastructure and harmonized workflows.

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – ABB has launched a new industry-focused energy optimization strategy, combining modular technology with digital control systems to help commercial and industrial facilities dramatically reduce operational energy consumption. The “Be Efficient” initiative arrives at a critical moment for global climate efforts, offering a tiered, scalable approach to energy monitoring, load management, and building automation across all property types.

Layered Digital Infrastructure Powers Real-Time Energy Oversight