Insights

Global water security initiatives, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, are pressuring water industry leaders to improve drinking water safety, reduce their carbon footprint, and manage water resources more sustainably. As a result, more water distribution systems are being fitted with smart water meters, which measure usage more precisely, detect leaks, and track peak consumption hours. The global market for these Internet of Things (IoT) devices is estimated to be valued at $8.61 billon US by 2026—which creates opportunities for water system parts manufacturers to differentiate themselves and win new business.

Water system manufacturers face pressure to meet regulations and adopt sustainable materials as lead-leaching brass and traditional thermoplastics like PA66 and POM are phased out. Many plastics fail to meet modern performance demands, creating urgency for safer, durable alternatives. Envalior supports this shift with advanced thermoplastics that ensure compliance, durability, and sustainability.

This June more than 1,300 exhibitors, including kitchen and bath manufacturers and suppliers, from around the world gathered at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in the Pudong New Area to showcase their newest kitchen and bathroom products during Kitchen & Bath China 2023. Key trends seen at the show were smart homes, sustainable product design, and lead-free water contact components.