Katie Rotella is the Senior Editor of Plumbing
& Mechanical, and Editor of the Radiant & Hydronics e-News. She can be
reached at 630/377-5909 or rotellak@bnpmedia.com
I just returned from my first overseas plane
trip visiting the ISH Frankfurt fair in Germany. I had heard much about the
show, and was anxious to see for myself all the hullabaloo, but I admit I had
some reservations about the travel experience. After all, 8+ hours on an
airplane can be rather daunting.
Lucky me! I’ve been graced with this year’s trip to ISH Frankfurt. I’ve
been a plumbing journalist for 10 years, but this is my first trip abroad to
see what my colleagues have been talking about. I will do my best to paint you
a picture of the show, as well as impart the knowledge I’ve gained about where
the markets could be heading and what’s on its way across the ocean. I think
you’ll be eager for these products "
I’m always thrilled when ASHRAE hosts the AHR Expo in my hometown of Chicago. It gives me a chance to wake bright and early, battle traffic, and head toward the