Mike Ditka, a local Chicago football hero and Super Bowl coach, now turned broadcaster, poses with NEWS editor-in-chief Mike Murphy at the Weil-McLain gathering at Ditka’s restaurant.
Johnson Controls is showcasing the York Affinity 98 percent AFUE modulating gas furnace, a highly efficient unit that the company says is easy to install and service in tight spaces.
Daikin’s new Quaternity System is said to be North America’s first inverter split system heat pump capable of dehumidifying room air to a user defined relative humidity set point.
Steril-Aire’s booth is highlighting the Steril-Zone, a room air purifier that combines three technologies to clean the air in rooms up to 1,000 square feet.
Sanyo’s ceiling-recessed air conditioners and heat pumps utilize R-410A refrigerant and DC inverter technology, automatically adjusting its performance to meet the changing needs of the space while maintaining desired temperature.
The Williams ComforTrac Vertical Stack unit’s variable speed fan and modulating valve adjust air and water flow to provide real-time variable load control.
NASCAR driver Jeff Burton was on hand at Lenox’s booth Tuesday at the 2009 AHR Expo to announce the top 10 finalists in Lenox’s Extra Mile Hero Contest.
At a DuPont press conference at the 2009 AHR Expo, Diane Iuliano Picho discussed the company’s new refrigerant called HFO-1234yf, while Jim Bachman pointed out the need for intensified reclaim and retrofit initiatives.
The new Blue Easy Reader thermostat is a simple to operate thermostat with display characters and numbers twice as large as other Emerson thermostats for enhanced user readability, understanding, and functionality.
The upgraded Technologic® Constant Speed Pump Control Panel is designed to control both open (pressure booster, cooling tower and processes) and closed (heating, cooling, and other HVAC system) loop applications.
Parker Hannifin’s Refrigerating Specialties Division Model V200 Auto Purger is an energy-saving device designed to remove foreign noncondensables from ammonia refrigeration systems.
Sporlan says virtually corrosion free brass bodies and stainless steel motor housings along with compact size for maximum flexibility in valve location are just two of the new enhancements on its new electric expansion valves.
Taco is introducing a new “00” circulator for the solar thermal market. The Variable Speed Solar Control Circulator continuously optimizes water flow through the solar collector to achieve maximum energy gain.
DuctSox is featuring its new air dispersion system designed to reduce thermal decay and improve temperature consistency within the plenum for underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems.
Uponor is introducing its Engineered Plastic (EP) Heating Manifold for radiant applications. It is comprised of thermoplastic, high-performance, advanced materials.
Alfa Laval held a press conference at the 2009 AHR Expo to discuss its recent acquisition of Standard Refrigeration and to introduce a few new products.
Invensys Controls has introduced an online Customer Toolbox at www.toolbox.invensyscontrols.com for trade professionals to track orders, review price schedules, and request an EDI partnership.
SpeedClean’s CoilJet portable coil cleaner is battery powered, rechargeable, and carries up to three gallons of water and one quart of cleaning solution.
Penta Technologies Inc. is introducing PENTA Mobile Field Service, a mobile construction software application designed to help mechanical and other specialty service contractors optimize their field service operations.
In light of the surge in the price of R-22, ICOR International is showcasing its NU-22B® refrigerant at this year’s AHR Expo. NU-22B is designed to replace R-22, as well as R-407C and R-417A.
Superior Boiler Works Inc. is showcasing a model cut-away boiler based on the company’s advanced Super Seminole design, which is coupled with its Heatsponge Economizer as part of a system package.
UEi’s Smart Bell Combustion Meter™ measures CO2 and flue temperature and can be used to adjust combustion appliances such as small boilers, furnaces, water heaters, etc.
The Ice Bear® 30 hybrid air conditioner from Ice Energy uses cleaner, more efficient, and less expensive nighttime power to produce and store energy for use the next day in order to provide efficient cooling.
LonMark is holding a press conference to discuss ISO/IEC approval of LonWorks control networking technology. According to LonMark, this will enhance the adoption and usage of the technology in the worldwide controls market and specifically in buildings projects.
The CASV is a demand controlled exhaust system used to vent boilers and water heaters. It maintains a precise draft by constantly adjusting the exhaust rate to meet current needs.
Fujitsu General America has increased its split system lineup with six Energy Star models, with efficiency ratings up to 26 SEER, making them among the most efficient mini-splits available.
Big Ass Fans is introducing the new Powerfoil X™ industrial fan. It ranges in size from 8 to 24 feet, using its size and patented aerodynamic design to optimize airflow over large areas.
Beginning Monday, Jan. 26, The NEWS will provide daily online “at the show” coverage of the 2009 AHR Expo from McCormick Place in Chicago, unveiling the latest developments from the show.
