AHR Expo 2020 News - Previews, Reviews, Product Launches

Grundfos, a pioneer in water technology, is launching the Hydro MPC CME, the newest member of the Hydro MPC platform. The compact, reliable and energy efficient packaged pumping system is ideal for pressure boosting and HVAC applications in apartments, large homes and multistory buildings. “Our Grundfos engineering team has worked hard to expand our industry-leading Hydro MPC range to include the new Hydro MPC CME,” said Greg Bretz, vice president of commercial buildings for Grundfo...

CoolAutomation, an industry pioneer in connected HVAC solutions, will be exhibiting for the first time at AHR 2020, where they will be revealing a Beta version of their new HVAC Service Provision Solution along with their Control Application and Smart Device Integration solutions. Service Provision Solution According to Roy Muchtar, VP Product at CoolAutomation, “The Service Provision Solution is truly revolutionary for HVAC service companies and professionals as it provides the ability...

Around 1,900 exhibitors display the latest HVACR products and services at the AHR Expo 2020, Feb. 3-5, in Orlando. Show organizers are expecting a great turnout, judging by pre-registration activities. The 500,000-square-foot exhibition, billed as “The World’s Largest HVACR Marketplace,” includes well-known HVACR brands such as Emerson, Samsung, Johnson Controls, Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric. “The show is unique in that it is the gathering place for professionals from...

The YORK brand of Johnson Controls has launched a new series of commercial rooftop units designed to deliver efficient performance, serviceability and flexibility, all in a cost-effective package. YORK Sun Select 27.5–50 ton rooftop units exceed aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency standards, reducing operational costs over the lifetime of the unit. “The new Select commercial rooftop units were designed with the future demands of our customers in mind by offering...

The energy savings, efficiencies and reduced operating costs produced as a result of integrating Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) into HVACR systems will be highlighted at AHR Expo in Florida. The VFD technology from Invertek Drives used in HVACR applications will be on show at the event in Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Invertek Drives USA will be showcasing the Optidrive E3, Eco and Compact 2 VFDs. VFDs are used in a variety of HVACR applications, from controlling air conditioning...

Italy-based provider of specialized climate control systems, Innova will launch HPAC 2.0, its EnergyStar-certified “Heat Pump AC - With No Outdoor Unit” to the US market at the AHR Expo 2020. While HPAC 2.0 shares similarities to PTAC/PTHP in that it’s a packaged system, that is where the similarities end. HPAC 2.0 is a class apart in terms of comfort, efficiency, performance, quietness, ease of installation, aesthetics, warranty and more. Installed all over Europe in upscale...

Each year tens of thousands of HVAC, Plumbing and Energy professionals gather at the AHR Expo to learn about new products, services and standards being introduced to their respective trades. Pure Air Control Services, Inc. will be highlighting their indoor air quality expertise and propriety HVAC restoration services at the show in Booth 5671. AHR Expo 2020 will be held on February 3-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida. Each division of Pure Air Control Services w...

Johnson Controls will showcase its unmatched portfolio of advanced, sustainable and future-ready HVACR solutions at the 2020 AHR Expo (Booth 3833) Feb. 3-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Johnson Controls booth will be centered around the company’s new brand focus – ‘The power behind your mission’ – which reinforces its commitment to advancing the safety, comfort and intelligence of spaces and places to power its customers’ busi...

Members of the HVACR community reported a continued positive business outlook heading into 2020 in the latest AHR Expo and ASHRAE Journal Annual Economic Outlook Survey. The survey was distributed to past and prospective attendees, as well as industry manufacturers, to gauge the market leading into the new year. Additionally, for the first time, the 2020 report includes input on trends, issues and opportunities as outlined by representatives from industry associations regarding their respective...

The 2020 AHR Expo announced its full schedule of sessions for the 2020 Education Program, including more than 200 free seminars, new product and technology presentations, professional certifications and continuing education courses. Each year, the Education Program discusses some of HVACR’s biggest opportunities and challenges through a series of comprehensive, informative and industry-focused sessions hosted by leaders from every sector of the industry. This year, the AHR Expo will add a...

There is an enormous labor shortage in the skilled trades, and women have stepped up to assume many positions beyond office work alone. Throughout the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry, women are proving to be excellent technicians, service managers, sales people, marketers and more. Networking, mentoring, and education The increasing role of women in the HVACR industry is reflected in the rapid growth of Women in HVACR, a non-profit organization dedicat...

The AHR Expo is the world’s premier HVACR event, attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe and with more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring everything that is new in the industry. AHR Expo 2020 The AHR Expo 2020, to be held from February 3 - 5, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, is the industry’s annual opportunity to network with professionals from all roles within HVACR and to view the latest innovations, products and t...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition) announces its call for entries for the 2020 Innovation Awards Competition. The annual competition honors the most innovative and original products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit new or upgraded products for consideration through August 6, 2019. 2020 Innovation Awards Competition The Innovation Awards debuted in 2003 to highlight the HVACR...

Carrier will be in Atlanta from Jan. 14-16 at AHR Expo 2020, introducing its advanced equipment, software and training services in Booth B2619. The three-day show not only reinforces the latest in Carrier technology, equipment and controls, it is an opportune time to engage with customers face-to-face. Intelligent building solutions The ability to connect with customers and get in-person feedback emphasizes that together, Carrier and its customers are at the heart of intelligent buildings. Car...

Bigger, more powerful and with the capability to deliver conditioned outside air, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer of air conditioners and other home environment products, is now offering its award-winning VRP (Variable Refrigerant Packaged) Heat Pump system in a larger three-ton size. Originally available in one or two-ton capacities typically used for lodging and hospitality properties, Friedrich is debuting the larger capacity VRP as the ultimate solution for multi-fa...