International association work

EHPA – European Heat Pump Association

The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) represents the interests of the European heat pump industry. Its members include both heat pump and component manufacturers, as well as research institutes, universities, test labs and energy agencies. The aim is to further promote heat pump technology in the European market for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The EHPA provides technical and economic information for European, national and regional authorities and institutions in the fields of legislation, regulation and energy efficiency. All its activities are aimed at overcoming existing market barriers in order to strengthen the market development of heat pumps for heating, cooling and DHW heating. 

EVIA – European Ventilation Industry Association

The European Ventilation Industry Association (EVIA) represents the ventilation industry, both in Brussels with the institutions of the European Union and in the Member States through its national partners. The EVIA wants to be a platform for all relevant stakeholders in Europe to deal with all issues regarding ventilation. The EVIA aims to promote high efficiency ventilation applications throughout Europe. The primary focus here is on aspects of health and convenience. Good indoor air quality is critical when it comes to comfort levels and human health. EVIA takes the approach that the ventilation sector can make a significant contribution to achieving Europe's energy efficiency goals. Heat recovery ventilation systems can prevent heat loss in buildings and thus significantly improve the overall energy rating of a building. 

Electrical brands. Strong partners.

The "Electrical brands. Strong partners." initiative involves 17 leading brand manufacturers and provides a platform for the exchange of expertise and methods to maintain high quality standards for which the German electrical industry is renowned. This is based, not least, on an unbeatable range of high quality products and services for the electrical trade.
The aim is to increase brand awareness. Because brand values such as quality, reliability, performance, innovation, design, safety and service determine the success or failure of a project. And this, ultimately, has a significant impact on customer satisfaction.

ZVEI – Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektroindustrie e.V. [central association for the electrical and electronics industry]

The ZVEI represents the economic, technological and environmental interests of the German electrical industry at a national, European and international level. It provides specific information about the economic, technical and legal framework for the electrical industry in Germany.

The ZVEI promotes the development and use of new technologies through policy proposals on research, technology, environmental protection, education and science. It supports market-oriented, international standardisation work. ZVEI's close contact with government and public administration, as well as the association's internal exchange of ideas, produces comprehensive information about market and competition developments tailored to the specific needs of the electrical industry. 

BDH – Bundesindustrieverband Deutschland Haus-, Energie- und Umwelttechnik e. V. [German association for the building services, energy and environment industry]

The BDH represents the economic, technological and political interests of its members. The BDH comprises 103 industrial companies and two associated organisations. The companies in the BDH manufacture supply equipment with a focus on heating technology. The member companies offer complete building system solutions for heat generation, heat distribution and heat transfer and DHW heating. Members of the BDH are primarily medium-sized businesses, as well as international market leaders with a turnover of up to 3 billion euros. Their systems and products are at the forefront of global technological advances with respect to their energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

BSW – Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e. V. [German association for the solar industry]

BSW-Solar comprises more than 800 solar companies and represents the interests of the German solar industry. The association provides information, and acts as a consultant and intermediary in the area of activity between business, government and consumers. All the major companies in the solar industry – from raw material suppliers and manufacturing companies through workshops to operators, planners and financiers – rely on the expertise and communication skills of BSW-Solar. 

Electrical brands. Strong partners.

The "Electrical brands. Strong partners." initiative involves 17 leading brand manufacturers and provides a platform for the exchange of expertise and methods to maintain high quality standards for which the German electrical industry is renowned. This is based, not least, on an unbeatable range of high quality products and services for the electrical trade.
The aim is to increase brand awareness. Because brand values such as quality, reliability, performance, innovation, design, safety and service determine the success or failure of a project. And this, ultimately, has a significant impact on customer satisfaction.

HEA – Fachgemeinschaft für effiziente Energieanwendung e. V. [professional community for efficient use of energy]

The HEA is the industry association for the energy sector. The HEA professional community is supported by the umbrella associations of the BDEW (Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V.) [German association for the energy and water industry], the ZVEI, and the trade's top organisations, the ZVEH (Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke) [German association for electrical and information technology trades] and the ZVSHK (Zentralverband Sanitär, Heizung, Klima) [association for plumbing, heating and air conditioning]. The membership is comprised of energy supply companies and companies in the electrical industry. Efficient use of energy is the main focus of the HEA association's work. The HEA professional community aims to spread this forward looking and industry-wide message to its customers. Continual technological developments and the discovery of new sales fields will prepare the market environment for efficient energy services and a high quality customer approach. The aim of the HEA professional community is to foster closer links with customer, in other words, to put product value, the effectiveness and efficiency of appliances and systems as well as sustainability at the forefront.

VdZ – Forum für Energieeffizienz in der Gebäudetechnik e. V. [forum for energy efficiency in building technology]

The VdZ – the leading organisation in building services – is an industry association oriented towards technology and finance in the field of building services and energy technology. The VdZ is the only industry association to represent the interests of the entire value chain in the heating and building services sector from industry to trade and workshops.

It brings together the shared interests of industry, wholesalers and specialist companies when it comes to issues of heating, air conditioning and ventilation. The member associations represent companies and businesses from the German building services and energy industry, including manufacturers, wholesalers and plant engineers. The aim is to strengthen the market importance of the sector. This will particularly involve progress towards fully integrated systems: heating and cooling, as well as their distribution and delivery, systems for DHW heating, ventilation, air conditioning and building automation. The VdZ is a platform for the exchange of ideas and experience in the industry.