Hurst Boiler is introducing its line of high-efficiency integrated boiler control systems featuring graphical visualization and information collection to facilitate easier and better operational management of boilers and supporting peripherals, says the company.

Taco’s Viridian pump line makes its first appearance at the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago. The wet-rotor pump with an ECM motor offers an 80 percent decrease in energy consumption compared to a standard commercial pump of the same size, the company says.

Bradford White is featuring its OnGuard RMT™ system, a remote monitoring technology and service for commercial and residential gas powered water heaters.

Continental Control Systems says that with its new WattNode® BACnet® meter (MS/TP), the company now offers cost-effective energy and power metering for all of the major building automation communications protocols.

Flame Gard®, a division of Component Hardware and a manufacturer of accessories for commercial kitchen exhaust systems, says it is launching the first-ever recessed LED hood light fixture to be temperature-rated at 80°C (176°F).

The Draft Simulator from Draftrite LLC is designed to safely and accurately test pressure switches by simulating a draft inducer — there is no need for the furnace to be on.

New GL Plus™ pressurized ACR/Med copper tubing, from Great Lakes Copper Inc., is available in 10, 12, and 20 foot lengths, and a variety of sizes, both Type L and Type K.

Greenheck lit up Chicago's Union Station for its Sunday reception.

Danfoss threw a rocking party at the Hard Rock Café in Chicago to kick off the 2012 AHR Expo.

Emerson Climate Technologies took over Soldier field for an evening filled with food and the NFL Conference Championship Games.