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Press Kit | ecoturbino Wins the DISQ 6 ntv Product of the Year 2026 Award
1. Official Press Release
Berlin / Schwarzach, September 18, 2026 — Under embargo (do not publish before September 18, 2026, 6:00 AM CET)
Innovation Beats the Cost Crunch: ntv and DISQ Name Water-Saving System ecoturbino “Product of the Year 2026”
Official award report on DISQ - German Institute for Service QualityAt a gala evening held in the heart of Berlin last night (September 17, 2026), the coveted “Product of the Year 2026” awards were handed out. The prestigious award, presented by the German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ), news channel ntv, and DUP UNTERNEHMER magazine, honors standout innovations that deliver real, tangible value to consumers and businesses alike.
Out of more than 700 entries submitted across 23 categories, the expert jury picked the Austrian water-saving system ecoturbino as the winner in the “Energy and Utilities” category.
With water heating and energy costs still running high, the system won the jury over with its everyday efficiency: ecoturbino cuts water and energy use in the shower by 40 to 50 percent — without any drop in shower comfort or water pressure.
Fig. 1: Standard showerhead vs. conventional water-saving insert vs. the ecoturbino system (100% shower volume with 50% savings).
“This award in Berlin is, without a doubt, the most meaningful confirmation we’ve had that sustainability and cost-efficiency can go hand in hand. Nobody wants to shower under a trickle or give up on hygiene. ecoturbino proves that genuine everyday sustainability doesn’t require sacrifice — just smart physics.”
— Management, Webdeals Shops GmbH
Why This Matters for Homes, Businesses, and Hotels
The biggest lever for cutting energy use at home or at work isn’t lighting or heating — surprisingly, it’s hot water. Heating water takes an enormous amount of thermal energy. While everyday households save hundreds of dollars a year with ecoturbino, hotels (think a 100-room business hotel) can save between €15,000 and €22,000 annually on water, wastewater (sewage fees), and energy costs. In commercial settings, the system typically pays for itself in under six months.
A High-Performance E-Commerce Setup Keeps Supply Flowing
Webdeals Shops GmbH (Schwarzach, Austria) handles international distribution and e-commerce scaling for ecoturbino. Thanks to a cloud-based hub and e-commerce infrastructure, the company keeps up with surging demand from hotels, housing developers, and everyday consumers — shipping straight from the factory with no logistical bottlenecks.
2. The Technology Behind the Turbine: The Venturi Principle
Unlike conventional flow restrictors, which simply throttle the water stream and often leave you with a harsh or weak spray, ecoturbino relies on maintenance-free air injection technology (the Venturi principle).
Hygiene highlight: Once you finish showering, a reverse-flow function drains the showerhead and most of the hose, significantly cutting down on annoying drips, limescale buildup on the head, and biofilm forming inside the hose.
How It Works, Step by Step:
- Constriction & acceleration: Incoming water gets squeezed through the core nozzle and sped up significantly.
- Vacuum & air intake: The high flow speed creates a vacuum at the mixing point, drawing in ambient air.
- Turbine mixing chamber: Water and air blend together thoroughly.
- Full shower feel: The technology means no loss of comfort for the user.
- Self-draining function: After showering, the handheld head and hose drain themselves — no standing water, no annoying drips, better hygiene all around!
- Works with any brand: Less waste, since it retrofits onto virtually any handheld or fixed showerhead without a novel flow restrictor.
3. Milestones & Previous Awards
- 🏆 2026: “Product of the Year 2026” Award (DISQ / ntv / DUP Unternehmer)
Awarded in Berlin in the Energy and Utilities category. - 🏆 2025 FEMAK National Conference | ecoturbino clinic+ Wins Health Pitch Award 2025
The ecoturbino clinic+ shower system, featuring a Legionella-protection capsule, impressed judges at the Health Pitch - 📜 2025: Launch of www.ecoturbino.world
Built to answer the skepticism many businesses have around water-saving showerheads (worried about losing shower comfort): does ecoturbino really deliver on guest comfort? This platform settles the question. - 🏨 2024: Hotel Sustainability Award 2024 (Hotel Trade Fair, Bolzano)
3rd place in the Sustainable Technology category. - 🥇 2024: GOLD Sustainability Award (GARTEN+HAUS)
1st place in the Product of the Year category. - 🌿 Austrian Eco-Label
Official government certification for top environmental standards. - ⛰️ Preferred Partner of the Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV)
Recommended water-saving solution for members.
4. Fact Sheet & Key Figures
| Category | Specification & Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ecoturbino® (eco friendly power shower) |
| Efficiency | 40% to 50% savings on water, wastewater, and energy |
| Water Usage | Reduces flow from approx. 14 L/min to approx. 7 L/min (with 100% shower comfort) |
| Hotel Payback Period | Typically 3–6 months (€15,000 – €22,000 per year for a 100-room hotel) |
| Installation | Fits between the tap and shower hose in 2 minutes (G 1/2″ thread) |
| Distribution | Webdeals Shops GmbH (Schwarzach, Austria) |
5. Company Profile: Webdeals Shops GmbH
Webdeals Shops GmbH, headquartered in Schwarzach (Vorarlberg, Austria), is an e-commerce company focused on scaling sustainable niche and efficiency products. A fully cloud-based logistics setup lets the company ship directly from stock to wholesale buyers and end customers worldwide.
6. Multimedia Press Materials (Images & Videos)
Video 1: ecoturbino Demo & Self-Draining Function
Video 2: Quick and Easy ecoturbino Installation
