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A Stroll Down AHR Memory Lane

A look at the latest technology available in HVAC

February 25, 2019

Is it possible that buildings of the future will be a strategic asset — that they will operate in an intelligent way to be productive facility managers and monetizable for real estate owners? Is it possible that the traditionally conservative and risk-averse building and construction industry would leverage the latest technologies, such as the IoT, big data, cloud computing, data analytics, deep learning, and artificial intelligence, for the benefits of saving energy, reducing operational expenditures, increasing occupancy comfort, and — most importantly — meeting increasingly stringent global regulations and sustainability standards?

RectorSeal TripleGuard Leak Detector - ACHR News

RectorSeal Products Fight Refrigeration Leaks and Corrosion — Inside and Out

Three new products added to the AC Leak Freeze line

Maria Taylor

February 18, 2019

At the AHR Expo, RectorSeal LLC highlighted several new products designed to combat leaks and corrosion, both on the inside of the unit and from salty sea breezes on the coast.

Panasonic - Senior product manager, Victor Flynn (right), said utilities are offering incentives for air-source heat pumps to meet decarbonization and zero-net energy strategies. - The ACHR News

Panasonic Prepares nanoeX IAQ Solution to Hit the Market

Product scheduled to launch in early 2020

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

Judging by the emphasis in the AHR booth, Panasonic is working to differentiate itself by putting considerable emphasis on health and IAQ. Even though it is not scheduled to reach the U.S. market until early 2020, the offering getting the most attention this year was nanoe™X.

Nortek's original building. - The ACHR News

Nortek Celebrates 100 Years in HVAC

Its StatePoint technology to be used in Facebook date center

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

Nortek is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but judging by the breadth of activity across its various operations, it’s moving like a company half its age. It is also using some perspective in an effort to position itself to make the most of facility trends.

Napoleon Builds Out HVAC Appliance Line

Company seeks to make products stand out by giving them an appliance look

Maria Taylor

February 18, 2019

At the AHR Expo, Napoleon displayed a product mix that aimed to illustrate the company’s continued development and expansion into the residential HVAC channel in the U.S., ranging from an expanding line of gas furnaces, to an air conditioner and heat pump line, to a ductless product and vertical PTAC offering. Showcased was a new furnace designed and built for the residential new construction market.

Mitsubishi Electric SLZ Ceiling Cassette - ACHR News

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC Hunts Little Things for Big Payoffs

An additional side on a heat exchanger, smaller footprints, sharp corners show the way

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

A tour through METUS’ booth at AHR with Smith included multiple examples of how the company has looked for ways to make small adjustments, accommodations, and improvements through product lines to live up to that mission for contractors and their customers.

LG Electronics Listens to HVAC Contractor Feedback, Delivers Comfort With Multi V 5

Company plans to invest heavily in VRF

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

The manufacturer’s Multi V™ 5 air-source VRF system and its LGRED° technology were in the spotlight, designed to do away with the occasional perception that VRF is more suited for cooling than heating.

Visitors to the Titus booth found a new augmented reality (AR) experience waiting for them. - The ACHR News

Customers Experience Titus HVAC Products in Augmented Reality

Company highlights air distribution products

Angela D. Harris

February 18, 2019

Visitors at the Titus booth did more than just look at the products on display; they experienced them. Highlighting its advanced technology applications, the manufacturer took attendees on a trip through its new augmented reality (AR) platform. Built to interact with its virtual reality (VR) platform that was launched a few years ago, the new AR program allows users to experience Titus products by actually putting them in a finished application.

Tecumseh's new ARGUS platform of air-cooled condensing units. - The ACHR News

Tecumseh’s on the Front Line, Fighting the War on Refrigerants

Charging some offerings in-factory also reduces stress

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

In Greek mythology, Argus was a son of Zeus. Having the king of the gods up on Mount Olympus for a dad probably raised the bar in terms of expectations. Fortunately, Tecumseh seemed comfortable with that kind of lofty namesake for its biggest launch at this year’s AHR Expo, the ARGUS condensing unit platform.

Dave Thomas, Parker Sporlan’s national sales manager, demonstrates the guided mode of the Refrigeration Troubleshooting app at the 2019 AHR Expo in Atlanta. - The ACHR News

Sporlan Offers Simplified, Safe Products for Less Experienced Techs

The company brought its ZoomLock Roadshow truck to the expo floor

Nicole Krawcke

February 18, 2019

The giant clock on top of the Parker Hannifin Corp. — Sporlan Division’s ZoomLock^® Roadshow truck counted down during the 2019 AHR Expo, keeping track of the time left until the next live demo. Every 40 minutes, Sporlan would bring attendees up to physically make the connection themselves.