European design still leads the way in plumbing products.
From March 23 to 27, the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry of Germany ran its biennial gorilla of a show in Frankfurt - ISH. Like most gorillas, this one will throw you up against the wall, or at least scare you silly at times.
Most of the abuse comes from the mobs that choke the aisles and exhibits. The crowds are made up of folks who clearly seem to know where they are going and are determined to get there. If you, on the other hand, aren't quite so sure of yourself, prepare yourself to be trampled underfoot.