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Facts + Figures: March 7, 2016

March 7, 2016

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Schebler Chimney Systems: Leak-free Venting

February 29, 2016

The eVent DualSeal with RapidLock™ connection system is designed for high-efficiency boilers. The patent pending, flange-to-flange, factory-applied, gasket-to-gasket design was developed to prevent venting systems from leaking.

Taco Introduces the Dan Holohan Comfort Award at AHR Expo

New award will be given annually

February 25, 2016

At the 2016 AHR Expo, Taco CEO John White Jr. presented the Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award to Dan Holohan. The award’s inaugural presentation to its namesake was called by White, "just one small token of appreciation for a lifetime of tireless commitment to improving the trade."

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.

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.

Powerhouse Acquires North Carolina Boiler Company, Corn Service

CSI had been owned and operated by Forward Ventures Inc.

February 17, 2016

Powerhouse Equipment and Engineering Co. Inc. announced it has acquired boiler service company, Corn Service Inc. (CSI), of Gastonia, North Carolina. Powerhouse said this acquisition will allow it to better service its rental boiler customers in the Mid-South, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions of the United States.

Hydronics Zone: In Over Your Head

Radiant ceilings are a great option in many systems

John Siegenthaler, PE

February 15, 2016

If you’ve never tried a radiant ceiling panel, I urge you to do so. I’ve used this panel construction on several projects and have always been delighted with the installation method, performance, and lack of problems.

Powers, a Watts Water Technologies company: Hot Water Regulator

February 15, 2016

This smart delivery system allows hospital, hotel, university, and multifamily managers ensure safe and efficient tempered water delivery to their facilities.

Taco Group Completes Acquisition of Askoll Sei

Purchases Askoll’s indoor space heating pump division

February 8, 2016

The Taco Group announced it has completed its acquisition of Askoll® SEI SrL of Sandrigo, Italy. Askoll SEI, a manufacturer of advanced technology pumps for use in indoor heating, was formerly a subsidiary of Askoll Holding SrL.