LAARS Heating Systems Co. News

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced the acquisition of Heat-Flo, a pioneer in stainless steel indirect water-heating and hydronic storage tanks for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The acquisition of Heat-Flo results in the broadest portfolio of indirect water-heating solutions in the industry and affirms Bradford White’s unwavering commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase the variety of high-performance and high-efficiency products available through its subsidiary brands at AHR Expo 2024, the premier heating and cooling industry event. AHR Expo, the top annual networking and education event and product expo for heating and cooling professionals, will be held in Chicago, from January 22 to January 24, 2024. AHR Expo Every year, AHR Expo serv...

Laars® Heating Systems, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation and a pioneering U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announced that they acquired Electro Industries, Inc., based in Monticello, Minnesota, USA. Electro Industries is a manufacturer of electric boilers, air-to-water heat pump technology, electric duct heaters, and controls.  Heating solutions “Electro Industries...

Laars® Heating Systems, a pioneering U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces the release of the new NeoTherm® XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters. The NeoTherm XTR is available as a condensing boiler or volume water heater, with venting up to 150 equivalent feet, has top water and gas piping connections, and can be common-vented, offering increased installatio...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces the release of the new FT Series light commercial boilers available in 301 and 399 MBH sizes. These robust boilers have a stainless steel fire tube heat exchanger, operate with up to 10:1 turndown, can be used with either natural gas or propane fuel and run at an ultra-high 95%+ thermal efficiency.  FT Series 301 a...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will highlight innovation and efficiency at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, September 28 - October 1. Delivering opportunities “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the premier annual events for the plumbing industry,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketi...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, will showcase its high-performing and efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24. reliable and high-quality products “As the premier event for the energy and comfort industries, the Eastern Energy Expo is a great opportunity for heating and HVAC professionals to experience the reli...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Domingo Mohedano as the new Vice President and General Manager of its Laars® Heating Systems company.  Laars is a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. operational excellence "Domingo has demonstrated that he has all the qualities necessary to continue the great...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Rich Simons as the Senior Vice President of the company’s product strategy and product marketing initiatives.  new responsibilities In his new role, Rich Simons will build on Bradford White’s engineering and manufacturing investments to accelerate the expansion and evolution of the company’s customer-centric product portfolio, in a world of chang...

Laars Heating Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of residential and commercial heating products, has announced the launch of its powerful, ultra-high efficiency floor-standing FT Series Combination Boiler and Water Heater, the only residential combi boiler that simultaneously supplies abundant home heat and endless hot water without interruption. “Home heat and hot water are critical to health and comfort in our daily lives,” said Charles (Chuck) O’Donnell, the Director...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry manufacturer of commercial, residential, and industrial water heating and storage applications, has named Rich Simons senior vice president and general manager of Laars® Heating Systems Company. “I’ve often said that Rich is the epitome of a general manager because he can bring insight and ideas to every facet of the Laars Heating System’s business,” said Bruce Carnevale, President, and CEO of Bradford White Corporation. &ldqu...

The new MagnaTherm HTD series of condensing boilers and volume water heaters boast real-time O2 trim compensation that maintains ideal air-to-fuel ratios, full 20:1 turndown on all sizes to match varying load profiles, and the LAARS Linc icon-driven control system. On-board each boiler is the LAARS Vari-Prime® pump control that seamlessly matches firing rate to boiler pump flow. Features & Functions LAARS Linc intuitive control system with color touchscreen has an easy to navigate cont...

The new OmniTherm series of near condensing boilers and volume water heaters includes industry-leading electronic air-to-fuel ratio control, long-life stainless steel heat exchangers, and the LAARS Linc® icon-driven control system. OmniTherm units can easily be installed in Category I, II, III, or IV vent systems for new or replacement applications. Features LAARS Linc's intuitive control system with color touchscreen has an easy to navigate control structure that displays key performanc...

Laars Heating Systems Co. (Laars) is pleased to announce that their NeoTherm boiler and volume water heater models 80-500 are now certified to be common vented (up to 8 units) with each other, using Centrotherm InnoFlue polypropylene piping products. Common vent systems These common vent systems require Centrotherm InnoFlue components, as well as non-return valve kits that are now available from Laars. Each Laars kit contains one appliance adapter, one connector ring, one non-return valve, and...

As the students from the Chamberlain Street School fifth grade of Rochester, NH walked off the bus and through the entrance to the Laars Heating Systems Customer Center, the Laars staff waiting for them was anxious and excited. This is not the audience they usually host and take on tours! With a shortage of workers and declining interest in entering manufacturing and trades industries, Laars staff wholeheartedly agreed to host such a field trip. The collective goal was to give fifth graders ex...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial heating solutions and storage applications, announced they have concluded their asset purchase of Keltech, Inc. from Bradley Corporation. Keltech is a manufacturer of commercial and industrial tankless electric water heaters. The acquisition expands Bradford White’s portfolio of commercial and industrial electric products to help satisfy the needs of a broader customer base and better position...

LAARS Heating Systems, the foremost boiler and water heater manufacturer for both residential and commercial heating applications, has announced the release of the LAARS MagnaTherm® FT, a new commercial firetube boiler that deploys solution-based design innovation and advanced control technology to perform optimally under variable conditions and offers exceptional efficiency and reliability. Exceeds Expectations & Demands “The LAARS MagnaTherm® FT meets or exceeds all the exp...

Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial, residential and industrial heating solutions and storage applications, will showcase a range of new, upgraded and established products from its subsidiary companies at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, in February. Representatives from Bradford White Water Heaters, Laars Heating Systems and Niles Steel Tank will be available at Booth #1343 during the event, which will be held February 3-5. Full range of solutions “We’re hig...

Laars Heating Systems, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation, has appointed Lou G. Vorsteveld, Ph.D., to the position of Director of Engineering. Vorsteveld is an international executive with notable success in both sales and engineering. “Lou is an exceptional executive who combines an expert’s understanding of the products we manufacture with the real-world experience and demands of the business community,” said Laars Heating Systems Vice President & General Manager...