The 2026 AHR Expo had plenty of parts and accessories to check out, including safety switches and valves that prevent failures before they happen, smart technology added to traditionally passive components, and innovations that shorten install times to save on labor.
The 2026 AHR Expo showcased the latest in commercial HVAC products, many of which focus on the growing trend of dual-fuel systems, heat pumps, and chillers for data centers.
The 2026 AHR Expo returned to Las Vegas with momentum that could not be denied, bringing together more than 53,000 HVACR professionals for one of the industry’s most important annual gatherings.
With standing-room-only sessions, nearly 2,000 exhibitors, and a strong focus on workforce development, this year’s Expo proved the industry’s momentum is real — and growing — as over 53,000 HVACR professionals gathered to connect, learn, and shape what’s next.
From Asia to North America, Kang Ho Lee’s impact on fluid technology and hydronic education earned him Taco’s prestigious Dan Holohan Award at AHR 2026.
TCL’s comfort and HVAC division has a portfolio of inverter-driven ducted heat pump systems that are scalable, efficient, high-performing, and quiet, the company said in a press release.
With more than 100 gigawatts of U.S. data center demand coming online and a trillion-dollar market looming, Johnson Controls is investing in high-capacity chillers, water-free cooling strategies, and global consistency.
LG is no longer positioning itself as a brand focused on add-on rooms and ductless applications. Instead, the company is emphasizing its ability to serve an entire home or building.