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The 2016 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), held Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, welcomed 60,926 registered attendees.

HVACR Shines Brightly in Orlando

Manufacturers showcase new products at 2016 AHR Expo

February 22, 2016

Nearly 61,000 HVAC industry representatives enjoyed sun and reasonable temperatures as the 2016 AHR Expo rolled into Orlando, Florida. Preliminary numbers show that more than 18,254 exhibitor personnel welcomed 42,672 visitors.

Modine announced its geothermal and water-source heat pump systems have earned the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute AHRI certified mark.

Tax Credits, Fuel Prices Concern Geothermal Manufacturers

Kyle Gargaro

February 22, 2016

The geothermal industry is acutely aware that government-issued commercial and residential tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2016. Currently, geothermal heat pumps in commercial applications are eligible for a 10 percent income tax credit, and residential applications may receive up to a 30 percent incentive.

Global HVAC Market to Increase at 4.34% CAGR to 2022

Key drivers include rising population, revival in the housing markets, increases in income levels in emerging markets

February 22, 2016

The global HVAC market is forecast to generate over $68.93 billion in value, at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.34 percent, from 2016 to 2022, according to a new report available from Research and Markets.

The Multi V S system from LG supports up to nine individual indoor units with a two-pipe refrigeration circuit and allows individual control of room temperatures.

Ductless Continues to Mature in the American HVAC Market

VRF and multi-zone functionality are gaining traction across the country

Nick Kostora

February 22, 2016

A report from Navigant Research reinforces this assessment, stating that annual revenue from ductless systems will grow to more than $9 billion by 2020, up from $3.9 billion in 2013.

ECR Intl.’s new addition to the condensing boiler family is in response to increasing demand for high-efficiency products, said hydronics/warm air product manager, Don DeCarr.

New Boilers Emerge More Efficient, Accessible, and Intelligent

Modularity and low emissions are also gaining steam

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

When it comes to figuring out what the market demands in a boiler, it usually comes down to the highest efficiencies possible along with advances in control technology. Indeed, efficiency and advanced control technologies were on display for most of the boilers introduced at the AHR Expo.

This 48-inch portable evaporative cooler from Portacool LLC, which is available at 28,500 cfm, is designed for industrial applications. PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTACOOL

Portable Products Press Proportional Parameters

Manufacturers work to make units smaller as component technology improves

Jen Anesi

February 22, 2016

As technology improves, portable equipment manufacturers will continue to work to meet the growing needs of their customers, from those needing small-scale residential solutions all the way up to data centers and factories in need of industrial-grade solutions.

Titus introduced an integrated chilled beam system that combines the efficiencies of chilled beams and LED lighting into one unit.

Radiant Products Aim for Efficiency, Sustainability

Heating, cooling, and snow melt systems demonstrate radiant’s versatility

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

Numerous types of radiant products were on display at the AHR Expo, including heating, cooling, and snow melt systems. And, exhibiting manufacturers were all focused on touting the energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety benefits of their products.

Bosch’s Tom Kelly shows how the company’s new hydronic air handlers can pair with the Greentherm condensing tankless water heater.

Hydronics Technology Zeros in on Energy Savings

Using a systems approach results in greater efficiencies

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

Reducing energy consumption is a goal of commercial building owners and managers, and the way to do that is to take an overall systems approach when designing HVAC systems.

Lennox Intl. Inc.’s Energence Ultra-High Efficiency packaged units are now available in 3-6 ton applications.

Regulatory Concerns Corner the Rooftop Market

Nicole Krawcke

February 22, 2016

More than half of U.S. commercial building space is cooled by packaged HVAC equipment, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Additionally, existing rooftop units consume more than 1.3 percent of the country’s annual energy usage. It’s no surprise the biggest trend driving the rooftop market is efficiency.