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Show management has announced that, although the 2015 AHR Expo doesn’t open its doors until Jan. 26, three new all-time records have already been established for the world’s largest HVACR event.

Carrier has introduced a new smart thermostat that the company said fuses the convenience of smart device remote access with improved HVAC system efficiency. With a 3.5-inch, full-color touch screen, the Cor™ thermostat responds automatically via its built-in proximity sensor and welcomes users with an intuitive interface, said Carrier.

Smart Fog has announced the release of a new technology to enable facility managers to maintain precise relative humidity in any environment without condensation. The new feature is available for both the direct space ES100 and HVAC in-duct TS100 commercial humidifiers.

Honeywell announced that it has started full-scale commercial production of a low-global warming potential (GWP) material used as an aerosol propellant, insulating agent, and refrigerant.

The global commercial and residential HVAC systems market is forecast to grow from $75.4 billion in 2014 to $116.6 billion in 2019, registering a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1 percent, according to a new report from BCC Research.

To help auto dealers adopt more environmentally responsible business practices while also reducing costs, Honda has released its Green Dealer Guide. This comprehensive energy efficiency guide was developed specifically for dealerships and similar commercial buildings with high energy loads.

In recognition of the changing role of HVACR since it was first published 20 years ago, ASHRAE announced that its journal, HVAC&R Research, has a new title, an expanded scope, and an updated look.

Haier, Astronautics Corporation of America, and BASF have introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas a proof-of-concept wine cooler refrigerated by a magnetocaloric heat pump.

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced that BPI-1100-T-2014: Home Energy Auditing Standard has been published as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard.

Dynamic Systems, a leading provider of barcode tracking solutions, has announced the launch of an SQL database for its CheckMate tool and equipment tracking software. The company said the SQL update will give users added functionality.