Many commercial HVAC equipment manufacturers are expecting to see modest growth this year, although the data so far are not encouraging. The good news is that many economists expect the U.S. economy to continue to expand moderately in the months ahead, and that should result in modest gains in construction spending.

Daikin Industries Ltd. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Goodman Global Group Inc. from affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC for $3.7 billion.

Lennox International Inc. has appointed Terry Johnston as EVP, president and COO of its North America Commercial Heating & Cooling business, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Johnston succeeds Harry Bizios who has elected to retire at the end of 2012.

In addition to the 2012 Commercial Heating Showcase Product Grid, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products in this photo feature. The manufacturers provided the brief description of features included with each product.

UTC Climate, Controls & Security, which manufactures products under the Carrier, Bryant, Payne, and International Comfort Products (ICP) brand names, has announced a price increase of up to 6 percent on residential and commercial HVAC equipment.

The Reznor HVAC equipment website has been redesigned to make it easier for users to find the information they need, announced the company. Users can browse for a product if they know the model number, or search for a solution to their specific HVAC need.