A Model L rooftop unit was the dominant display at the Lennox International booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.
Category: HVAC
Honeywell Responds to Needs of Major Retailers to Shrink Carbon Footprints
The world is moving quickly toward new refrigerants that have lower GWP, and Honeywell wants to be a leader in answering that challenge.
ZoneFirst Introduces Thermostat-Light Switch Combo
For years, ZoneFirst President Dick Foster has used the light-switches-in-the-home comparison while promoting the benefits of zoning. At their AHR Expo booth, they introduced a product that brought new meaning to that comparison.
Johnson Controls Makes Products Greener for Customers, Easier for Contractors
The world is headed into a greener future and Johnson Controls wants to act as a leader in getting there. That will take smarter, more efficient HVAC equipment.
Sauermann Introduces Combustion Gas Analyzers
Although the Expo welcomes HVACR professionals from all over the world, the Sauermann Group believes it’s a premier show for the United States — which is why they’ve been exhibitors there for close to 20 years.
LG Debuts Chiller, DOAS at AHR Expo
Heat pumps are seen as a main weapon in the battle to stem climate change. LG Electronics specializes in heat pumps, so this was a good opportunity for the company to promote its wares.
RGF Global Campaign Encourages IAQ Awareness
Although RGF manufactures air, food, and water purification systems, the company’s primary focus for this year’s Expo is air, especially given the recent increase in IAQ awareness.
“Customer-Obsessed” Podium Helps HVAC Contractors Thrive
One day Eric Rea decided to create a digital tool that would make it easier for customers to leave reviews. Launched in 2014, his interaction management platform, Podium, does that and more.
All-in-one Communications Platform Adds Home Services to Offerings
With the motto “The all-in-one communication for small businesses,” Weave offers home service professionals a way to help consolidate services and access everything they need in one convenient location.
Daikin Highlights Its First R-32 System in U.S.
One of the highlights at the Daikin North America booth was its new R-32 ductless mini-split system, the Daikin ATMOSPHERA.
Arkema Features Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions
One of the things Arkema looked forward to most this year at the AHR Expo was reconnecting with its customers and peers after a two-year hiatus, which allowed them to talk about their continued efforts in sustainability and partnership with Nutrien Ltd.
GE Exibits New Air And Water Solutions Division
GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, exhibited for the first time as a new division at the 2022 AHR Expo.
Siemens Works Hard to Make Life Easier
Siemens is working to expand their offerings to fit any building size, with any amount of complexity.
Considerations for HVAC Businesses Looking to Be Acquired
While many HVAC companies are prepared for booming growth and expansion these days, others within the industry may be in a better position to consider market consolidation instead.
Eye on Safety: OSHA top 10 most-cited standards and other benchmarks
In October 2021, OSHA released preliminary data for the top 10 most-cited standards in fiscal year 2021. The data includes violations cited between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The preliminary data was presented at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress and Expo by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs at […]
University Study Shows Coronavirus Can Be Detected in HVAC Systems
High-profile universities have released studies on how to prevent disease transmission through the air. One such study may provide the ability to take early action in the future to prevent the spread of an array of airborne ailments.
Air Pros USA Acquires Doug’s Service Company
Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA announced the acquisition of Doug’s Service Company, a Louisiana-based HVAC and home services business.
Pool Corp. Declares Dividend
The board of directors for Pool Corp. (Nasdaq/GSM:POOL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 24 to holders of record on March 10, the company said. Pool Corp. recently reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $1 billion, while year-end sales reached $5.3 billion. The post Pool Corp. […]
Owens & Minor Picks New Board Member
Richmond, Virginia-based global health care solutions company Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI) announced that Kenny Gardner, chief people officer at DaVita, Inc., will join its board of directors March 1. Gardner has nearly 20 years of experience developing process innovation, transformation and talent strategies. He also prioritizes the people side of businesses and possesses a […]
February 2022 M&A Roundup: Sonepar-Nautic Deal Closes out Month
The sheer number of merger-and-acquisition announcements in the distribution industry dropped off slightly in February, but there were still more than a few deals that will likely have impacts across multiple sectors. Private equity firm Nautic Partners, LLC says it has reached a definitive agreement with the Sonepar Group to acquire Vallen Distribution, a company […]