AHR Expo 2022 News - Previews, Reviews, Product Launches

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), the pioneer in wireless universal control solutions for home entertainment and smart home devices, announced at the Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo trade show in Las Vegas, three of its latest innovations. Building on more than 20 years of experience in creating control solutions for the HVAC brands, the company announced the launch of its next generation of connected thermostats marketed as the UEI Comfort Line. The UEI Comfort Line is...

The Danfoss Turbocor VTCA400 compressor has received the prestigious ‘Product of the Year’ award at the AHR Expo 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges selected the winning product from this year’s 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners. The Turbocor VTCA400 had previously been named the winner in the Cooling category as well. Turbocor VTCA400 compressor The Turbocor VTCA400 compressor is the world’s first oil-free, variable-speed,...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges, with an array of new products and solutions, at the AHR Expo 2022, at Booth C1336, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI and digital technologies The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation, in order to solve modern built-...

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has announced at the AHR Expo 2022, a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump and general purpose applications. The new product line is an extension of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motors and will be available in the 575V, 5-15 horsepower range in the second half of 2022. Ultra-high efficiency electric motors With the addition of the Canadian products, Infinitum Electric is delivering t...

At AHR Expo 2022, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is showcasing the latest suite of available indoor air quality (IAQ) options and added capabilities for the company’s wide range of room A/C products. Dubbed Friedrich FreshAire™ IAQ, these accessory offerings deliver healthier indoor air quality and tackle serious issues such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Friedrich FreshAire IAQ With the launch of Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, Friedrich is the first company in...

With the first-of-its-kind filtration capabilities, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is turning “old school” window A/C unit technology into a sophisticated IAQ solution of the future, especially for classrooms, health care facilities, and homes. Friedrich Kühl window units At the 2022 AHR Expo, Friedrich highlights a new MERV 13 filtration option for Kühl, one of the company’s most popular lines of room A/C units, as part of Friedrich’s new FreshAire™ IAQ...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, air, and water solutions, is introducing its first atmospheric gas water heater line at the 2022 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth N8106). With the RealMAX™ launch, air & water solutions are able to offer distributors a comprehensive portfolio of atmospheric gas, electric, tankless, and point-of-use water heaters in a variety of capacities. Delivering maximum performance RealMAX products, made in a state-of-the-art production...

It’s great time to be in the HVAC industry. That was the optimistic vibe as the AHR Expo opened in Las Vegas, the first such in-person gathering of the industry since the beginning of the global pandemic. Attendance was moderate and steady throughout the first day of the show as HVAC professionals took stock of technology developments that have emerged over the last two years. COVID changed the HVAC market, probably forever, and the changes extend beyond the masks that were dutifully wor...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, is set to exhibit for the first time as a new division at AHR Expo booth N8106. The division is a dedicated solutions provider of residential and light commercial water heater, water filtration, HVAC, and ductless heating and cooling solutions for professional contractors and wholesale distributors. “We’re supported by a depth of resources, including more than 600 SKUs, 298,000 square feet of new U.S. manufacturing space, and...

Industrial Combustion has announced its participation in the 2022 AHR Expo. The event, also known as the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, will be held in Las Vegas from January 31 through February 2, 2022. Providing retrofit sales Located in Booth 4331 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Industrial Combustion will display select items from its broad product offering, including its innovative SBR-30 Series Burner. Additional products on exhibit will include the...

Industrial Combustion has announced that it will have three burner series on display at the AHR Expo 2022 event. The company’s booth will feature its SBR-30, V/LNV and Q Series burners with experienced representatives available for consultation, at the AHR Expo 2022 exhibition.   SBR-30 Series burner The SBR-30 Series burner can achieve less than 30 PPM NOx emissions without FGR and offers a natural gas fuel option from 16.8 to 54.6 MMBTU per hour. This low-NOx burner is also...

NIBCO Inc. has announced its Wrot Racer ‘Start Me Up’ promotion to celebrate its next generation of push fittings that it recently launched. The multi-faceted promotion centers on the Wrot Racer C8 Corvette will tour the U.S., making stops at distributor locations that have qualified. The ‘Start Me Up’ promotion provides a quick and easy way for distributors to take on immediate inventory of the new Wrot Racer copper push fittings. Distributors who meet the minimum stock...

Rheem is connecting industry professionals with leading product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including the Rheem Air and Water Divisions, Ruud, Raypak, HTPG, and Eemax. Together they will showcase an array of innovative, reliable, sustainable, and efficient product solutions ideal for both commercial and residential applications.  Company leaders and knowledgeable product experts will share insights on Rheem’s ‘Greater Degree of Good’ sustainabi...

Samsung HVAC America (Samsung HVAC) has announced at the AHR Expo 2022 that it is working with Honeywell, in order to provide advanced control solutions. The control solutions are expected to launch in 2022 and will be powered by the Niagara Framework, with an emphasis on design, advanced monitoring points and service capabilities, including a Niagara driver, in order to communicate directly to Samsung heating and cooling equipment, using the Honeywell CIPer Model 50 controller. Notable feature...

SunEarth, Inc. of Fontana, California, has partnered with Nyle Water Heating Systems of Brewer, Maine to bring a scalable solar water series heat pump water heater to the multi-family/commercial sector. The unit is currently on display in booth #N10926 at the 2022 AHR Expo, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2022. Heat pumps are well known for being an eco-friendly way to provide heating and cool. Used in a commercial context, they not only save energy c...

CoolAutomation, a pioneer in connected HVAC solutions, will be exhibiting at the AHR Expo 2022. The company will be presenting its new portfolio of cutting-edge HVAC cloud solutions - The CoolAutomation Cloud. The CoolAutomation Cloud is composed of several solutions, each providing specific capabilities to meet the various needs of HVAC professionals: HVAC Remote Diagnostics & HVAC Predictive Maintenance VRF Power Distribution HVAC Operations solutions HVAC Control Monitoring HVAC...

Climate Control Group, a NIBE Group Member, announces that they are taking their family of companies in an exciting new direction, in anticipation of the 2022 AHR Expo, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2022.   Climate Control Group’s companies provide one of the industry’s most diverse HVAC portfolios with solutions and innovative sustainable options for both residential and commercial applications. As a NIBE Group Member, the com...

ActivePure, the globally renowned company in 24/7 surface and air purification technology, will attend and exhibit at the 2022 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition - AHR Expo 2022, the essential event for HVACR. The AHR Expo 2022 event is co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Con...

Carrier Corporation will showcase the latest products and services from across its global HVAC product portfolio, including building automation, digital solutions and its Healthy Buildings Program, at AHR Expo 2022, taking place in Las Vegas from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2022. Carrier at AHR Expo 2022 Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “We are excited to display our inno...

Bosch Thermotechnology, a renowned global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, has announced the line-up of products that will be featured at its 2022 AHR Expo booth #N9717. Debuting at the Bosch booth are two new versions within the IDS Family, IDS Premium Connected and IDS Light, and the third generation of the Climate 5000 ductless system mini-split heat pump. All three products are set to become available to the market in the first half of 2022. IDS Light, invert...

At this year’s AHR Expo, exhibitor J2 Innovations will be asking HVAC manufacturers to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact on buildings’ energy profiles. Currently, HVAC accounts for 45% of total building energy consumption, with 65% of this in the plant room alone, so optimizing and controlling the plant room holistically provides outstanding savings. J2 believes that manufacturers should go far beyond optimizing their own equipment and expand to controlling the enti...

Heraeus Noblelight, a specialist for industrial light source solutions, announces its Soluva® UVC (UVGI) air disinfection product line will debut at the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, NV from January 31 to February 2. In addition to social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing safety measures, the UV-C (UVGI) devices make the working environment even safer and help avoid business disruptions due to employee infections. Facility managers and building owners can retrofit the Soluva devices...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges with an array of new products and solutions at the 2022 AHR Expo (booth C1336) January. 31 through February. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation to solve built-environment challenges, reinforcing its commitment to helping customers reach their energy efficiency and s...

A new app to support Weil-McLain® will help turn technicians into Hydronics experts by putting a variety of Weil-McLain boiler product information at their fingertips. The Weil-McLain ProTools™ App, available for iOS and Android devices, allows contractors and other heating professionals to conveniently access information on Weil-McLain boiler setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. "Contractors trust Weil-McLain to support the performance, productivity, and profitability of the...

Airzone will present its range of products for integration and zoning of VRF and Inverter units at booth #C6917 Central Hall, at AHR Expo 2022, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 31 to February 2, 2022. Aidoo Pro Wi-Fi integration device Among the products presented by the brand is Aidoo Pro, a Wi-Fi integration device that controls Inverter equipment which is also compatible with 3rd party smart thermostats such as Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell, while maintaining the original manuf...

Danfoss has been recognized in multiple categories in the 2022 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies showcased at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in the categories of building automation; cooling; green building; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refrigeration; software; tools & instruments; and ventilation.  In the Cooling category, Danfo...

CoolAutomation is proud to announce that its Service Provision App has made it to the Software Category finalists, in the AHR Expo 2022 Innovation Award! About the AHR Expo Innovation Award The AHR Expo Innovation Awards is an annual competition that honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo.  Products go head-to-head in the following categories: building automation; cooling; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; r...

CoolAutomation’s product line will be exhibited by the local partner, Refrioutlet, who will introduce the visitors to the Internet of Climate solutions. About AHR Mexico According to the AHR Mexico website, the event will showcase products from 350+ exhibitors and is expected to draw crowds of more than 8,000 industry professionals from Mexico, Latin America, and various countries worldwide. It provides a unique forum designed expressly for the HVAC&R community, allowing professiona...