Interclima

What Interclima does

Interclima is a biennial B2B trade show dedicated to sustainable HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) engineering, held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in odd-numbered years, with the 2026 edition scheduled September 28 – October 1. The event is operated by RX France, a subsidiary of RX Global (formerly Reed Exhibitions) which is owned by RELX, and co-locates with Batimat, Idéobain, and Renodays under the Paris Builders Show umbrella. It serves HVAC manufacturers, construction and installation professionals, architects and engineers, wholesalers and distributors, public-sector buyers, and students in the climate engineering sector, drawing 40,000+ visitors and 2,000+ exhibitors from 130+ countries.

The core product is the 4-day in-person exhibition, organized around dedicated thematic villages (Biomass Boilers, Solar Thermal, Tertiary Solutions, Indoor Air Quality) and supported by the Innovation Awards competition (278 submissions in 2026, +21% YoY), Interclima Forum conferences, the new Studio Interclima podcast, and the Interclima Job Connect recruitment space. A digital tool suite — the Business Builder Pack — wraps the event with Sector Business Meetings (80,000+ participant database), Lead Manager badge-scanning (avg. 215 contacts per exhibitor), Colleqt QR codes (80% of stands scanned), Lead Booster promotional campaigns (avg. 279 leads per offer), unlimited e-invitations, and a post-show Dashboard for ROI measurement.

The business model combines four revenue streams: visitor badge sales (€17 student, €35 early-bird, €70 standard, €150 premium, free for press/schools), exhibitor participation packages including the Business Builder Pack, optional paid digital add-on upgrades (Lead Booster), and sponsorship/advertising. Distribution is hybrid — direct enterprise sales for exhibitor packages, self-serve online registration for visitor badges, and partner/reseller channels for international delegations. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed at the Interclima brand level, and the platform shows no AI/ML capability layer beyond standard lead-capture and analytics tooling.

Name

Interclima

Legal name

Interclima (operated by RX France, a division of RX Global)

Website

https://interclima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Interclima is a biennial B2B trade show for sustainable HVAC engineering, operated by RX France (RELX) at Paris Porte de Versailles, serving HVAC manufacturers, construction professionals, architects, and distributors with an in-person exhibition and a suite of digital lead-generation tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Visitor Badge Sales: Revenue generated from professional visitor registration fees for the 4-day trade show access.
2. Exhibitor Participation: Revenue from companies renting exhibition space and purchasing exhibitor packages including digital tools (Business Builder Pack).
3. Optional Digital Tool Upgrades: Revenue from optional paid tools like Lead Booster for enhanced exhibitor visibility and lead generation.
4. Sponsorship and Advertising: Revenue from branded content, promotional placements, and partnership arrangements with sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Interclima is a trade exhibition serving the HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and energy efficiency industries. It brings together manufacturers, installers, distributors, and engineering professionals to showcase products, source innovations, and conduct business over several days at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The show is part of the Paris Builders Show portfolio operated by RX France.

Product overview

Interclima is a trade show platform for sustainable and innovative HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) engineering. The core offering is the Interclima Trade Show event held at Paris Porte de Versailles, complemented by a suite of digital tools organized under the Business Builder Pack. The digital ecosystem includes Sector (business meetings), Lead Manager, Colleqt, E-Invitations Illimitées, and Dashboard modules for lead generation and management, with optional add-ons like Lead Booster. Supporting programs include Innovation Awards, Interclima Forum conferences, Studio Interclima podcasts, and Interclima Job Connect career services. Visitor access is tiered through Standard Pass (€35) and Premium Pass (€150) offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovation Awards: Innovation awards recognizing innovative solutions from exhibitors across BATIMAT, INTERCLIMA, IDEOBAIN, and RENODAYS trade shows
• Interclima Forum
• Exhibitors' Podcast (Studio Interclima)
• Start-up Area
• Biomass Boiler Area
• Tertiary Solutions Area
• Indoor Air Quality Space
• Interclima Job Connect

Products and services

• Interclima exhibition (HVAC, refrigeration, and sanitary trade show) A multi-day B2B trade exhibition held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles where HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and energy efficiency manufacturers present products to installers, distributors, and engineering professionals.
• Paris Builders Show (co-located event portfolio) A combined multi-show platform operated by RX France that brings together construction, interior, wood, and HVAC industry professionals under one roof, increasing cross-segment visitor traffic for exhibitors.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UniclimacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association representing the HVAC industry in France. Interclima is described as 'the trade show of Uniclima and the HVAC industry', indicating a deep strategic partnership for industry representation and content development.
• RX FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and event organizer. RX France manages the Paris Builders Show portfolio including Interclima, Batimat, Idéobain, and Renodays.
• RELXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of RX France, jointly committed to Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge and Climate Pledge for sustainability.
• EcoActminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClimate and carbon strategy consultancy that helped produce the Carbon footprint report using Bilan Carbone methodology for the Paris Builders Show.
• BNetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccommodation partner offering preferential hotel rates near the event venue with best price guarantee.
• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench ecological transition agency partnering on carbon footprint analysis for the 2022 edition.
• Alliance HQEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the RENOVATION TOUR - international roadshow across 8 countries in Europe and Africa promoting sustainable building solutions.
• Net Zero Carbon Events PledgecoreOthersIndustry commitment to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach Net Zero Carbon by 2040, signed by RX and RELX.
• UNIMEVminorOthersBusiness event energy saving plan referenced for sustainable event operations.
• Air France KLMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel partner offering up to 10% discount for event attendees flying to Paris.
• Rumeur PubliqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPress agency handling media relations, press accreditation, and press-dating events for the Innovation Awards.
• SFCB (Syndicat Français des Chaudiéristes Biomasse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association supporting the Biomass Boiler Area and promoting renewable energies through diversified boiler offerings.
• AICVF (Association des Ingénieurs en Climatique, Ventilation et Froid)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting the Interclima Job Connect space highlighting jobs, training, and recruitment in climate engineering, including job-dating sessions.
• Cité du CinémaminorOthersLocation for the Nominees Press Day event on July 2, 2026 - a cultural and events destination in Saint-Denis.
• La SoliveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool specialized in career reconversion offering certified courses for climate engineering trades, participating in Job Connect area.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Batimat: Sister construction trade show co-located with Interclima under the Paris Builders Show umbrella. Operated by the same parent (RX France) and shares visitor badge access; broader construction scope complements Interclima's HVAC focus.
• GL Events: Major French-headquartered trade show and event operator with a portfolio of venues and exhibitions across sectors. Comparable as a French event industry peer; potential competitor for venue bookings and a benchmark for trade show operator economics.
• Light + Building (Messe Frankfurt): Messe Frankfurt's flagship building services trade fair covering lighting, electrical, and HVAC. Broader scope than Interclima but overlaps in HVAC and building automation; competes for overlapping exhibitor marketing budgets and visitor attention in the European building calendar.

Regional players

• IBS (NAHB International Builders' Show): Annual US building industry show organized by the National Association of Home Builders. Overlaps with Interclima on HVAC and building performance content for residential construction; primary regional alternative for North American exhibitors.
• Big 5 Global: Largest construction industry trade show in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, held in Dubai. Comparable in exhibitor scale and digital lead-generation tooling; competes for international HVAC exhibitor budgets targeting emerging markets.
• Renodays: Sister show within Paris Builders Show focused on building renovation and energy retrofit. Shares the same venue and visitor base with Interclima; partial overlap in energy-efficient HVAC solutions targeting the renovation segment.

Direct peers

• AHR Expo: The largest HVACR exhibition in North America, held annually. Comparable in exhibitor and visitor scale to Interclima but with an annual cadence and North American focus; competes for global HVAC brand marketing dollars.
• ISH Frankfurt: World's leading trade fair for HVAC and water, organized by Messe Frankfurt. Directly comparable to Interclima as a flagship HVAC trade show, but at a larger global scale and biennial cadence — the principal competitive benchmark for exhibitor budgets.
• Chillventa: International trade fair for refrigeration, HVAC, and heat pumps held biennially in Nuremberg. Direct competitor in the European HVAC/refrigeration calendar, with particular overlap in heat pump and commercial refrigeration categories relevant to Interclima's Tertiary Solutions area.
• MCE Milan (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort): Major biennial HVAC and sanitary exhibition in Italy, the second key European HVAC trade show alongside ISH. Comparable to Interclima in audience mix of installers, engineers, and manufacturers, and competes directly for southern European exhibitor share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/interclima
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3TSt39WKUbowYDOzrwYlGw
• Facebookfacebook.com/interclima2022
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interclimaparis
• Instagraminstagram.com/interclima_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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