While the efficiency of commercial buildings has improved significantly in recent decades, the building industry has only begun to tap the energy reserves trapped in underperforming facilities.

The event included speakers, new product launches, and a well-attended tradeshow. 

Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division has opened two Mitsubishi Electric Training Centers — in Orlando, Fla., and Chicago — to meet growing demand for service and application training among HVAC contractors and engineers.

Pro-Air Services and its sister company award $2,000 scholarship; Custom Air Products & Services achieves Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating Diamond Contractor status.

Once considered an overseas staple and domestic add-on, ductless HVAC equipment is now pushing the limits of the add-on market and spilling into contractors’ businesses as a primary system option.

Many contractors agree that ductless equipment is bound to increase in popularity. Those that are installing mini-splits are utilizing the option as a way to boost their bottom lines and provide the customer with yet another comfort solution.

Ductless distributors, from Hawaii to the mainland, are finding value in supplying and supporting ductless equipment. 

A full line of Type-B gas vents is designed for quick installation on any residential job. 

Featuring patent-pending SmartSpray™ technology, the PF2 induced draft counterflow closed-circuit cooling tower optimizes spray coverage to fully wet the coil. 

At the posh Genji Japanese Steakhouse in Novi, Mich., diners enjoy seeing their food prepared right in front of them. But what they may not realize is that the table they’re sitting at is the first of its kind — a self-ventilating electric Teppanyaki table designed top-to-bottom by mechanical contractor Mickey McEvoy.