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The AHR Expo Returns to Atlanta

The largest HVACR industry event takes the city by storm
February 18, 2019
For the first time since 2001, the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) returned to Atlanta.
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FastPro Technology for Ductless Systems Had People In and Out of Friedrich Booth

The company hosted a live webinar during the expo
Amy Al-Katib
Amy Al-Katib
February 18, 2019
Attendees who stopped by the Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. booth this year weren’t there for long, but that’s not because there was nothing to see. In fact, a plethora of new products were on display, and TJ Wheeler, vice president of marketing and product management for the company, was on hand to perform live demos. So why didn’t visitors spend more time in the booth? Well, they simply didn’t need to, thanks to the new FastPro™ system.
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Daikin Applied Promotes Future of HVAC at AHR Expo

Focuses on creative recruitment efforts
Nicole Krawcke
February 18, 2019
Every HVAC manufacturer, distributor, and contractor is aware of the growing labor shortage within the skilled trades industries. Most have been working to combat the shortage by getting creative in recruitment efforts — much like Daikin Applied did at the 2019 AHR Expo.
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The ACHR NEWS Names Top 20 Products of 2018

The NEWS Names Top 20 HVACR Products of 2018

Which products made it to this brand-new list?
February 13, 2019

From commercial chillers to residential IAQ, The NEWS covers hundreds of products each year, both in print and online. These are the Top 20 Products for 2018 based on the number of page views.


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The Case for Adding Hydronics

Why contractors should consider adding wet heat to their suite of solutions
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2019

Demand for hydronic comfort solutions is heating up. According to a report by Technavio, the global market is expected to increase by more than 7 percent from 2018 to 2022, driven by a desire for more energy-efficient and energy-neutral technologies to improve the indoor climate. With more homeowners and building owners looking to advance the technologies in their structures to make them smarter, more efficient, or just more comfortable, it’s in a contractor’s best interest to become proficient in radiant heating and cooling systems to further expand their market — or, to dominate a niche market.


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HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat - The ACHR News

HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat

Industry experts share their struggles and successes
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
February 11, 2019
From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.
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Sierra Monitor Corp.: BACnet Router

February 11, 2019
Packaged in a smaller box, the new design connects devices using less DIN rail space. It allows four interoperability functions that can be installed in one device.
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