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Distributors Will Find Plenty to See, and Do, at the 2024 AHR Expo in the Windy City

On to Chicago

January 11, 2024

For distributors, the Expo is a place to meet peers in different facets of the industry, as well as contractor customers, and have a peek at new products and technology.

4 Manufacturers Join Field-Testing Phase of Heat Pump Challenge

January 10, 2024

Heat pumps from Bosch, Daikin, Midea, and Johnson Controls are moving to the next phase of the challenge, which involves installing and monitoring prototypes in cold-climate locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Loran Liu Takes Over as HARDI Chair

COO at Standard Supply came to HVAC distribution with tech sector experience

Matt Jachman

January 10, 2024

Distribution Trends sat down with Loran Liu, after the recent HARDI conference in Phoenix, to talk shop, including about what’s ahead for HARDI and why he moved from tech to HVAC distribution.

Nibco Promotes 2 to VP Positions

January 10, 2024

“Allen and Rudy have long careers with Nibco, and the knowledge and expertise that they both bring to these roles will be valuable for the success of our organization,” said Ashley Martin, Nibco's president and COO.

AHR Expo Innovation Awards Showcase the Evolution of HVAC Manufacturing

This year’s award winners represent 10 unique HVAC equipment categories

Herb Woerpel

January 10, 2024

The winners of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards will be celebrated at this year’s event, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago.

Management Changes Ahead at A.O. Smith

January 9, 2024

Steve O’Brien, senior vice president, president, and general manager of A.O. Smith's Lochinvar brand, will succeed Dave Warren, senior vice president, president, and general manager of the North America water heating division, when Warren retires April 1.

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Just How Long Should HVAC Equipment Last?

A recent survey shows that contractors and homeowners generally agree on lifespan of units

Joanna R. Turpin

January 9, 2024

Based on a recent survey, homeowners anticipate HVAC systems lasting about 11-20 years, aligning with contractors' experiences.

Carrier Completes Viessmann Climate Solutions Acquisition

January 8, 2024

The transaction marks another step forward in Carrier’s portfolio transformation, further strengthening the company’s global leadership position in intelligent climate and energy solutions, the company said in a press release.

2024 AHR Expo Heads to Chicago

Visitors can see hundreds of products, update HVACR skills, and rub elbows with peers

Matt Jachman

January 8, 2024

More than 1,800 exhibits are planned for the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, and tens of thousands of attendees are expected. The Expo was last in Chicago in 2018.

BPI Welcomes Comment on Updated Delta Standard

January 8, 2024

The Building Performance Institute has updated the standard to provide more flexibility to contractors while maintaining consistent and conservative savings estimations.