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During the 2026 AHR Expo, NAVAC pushed HVAC tool innovation forward with 18 new product launches, including digital manifold gauges that adopt smartphone-style touchscreen technology to make diagnostics faster and intuitive. 

At the 2026 AHR Expo, executives highlighted CPVC and prefabricated PEX solutions, double-digit growth in key segments, and plans to drive innovation in emerging markets such as data centers and life sciences. 

Heatcraft highlighted new refrigeration products, as well as robust training opportunities to help contractors and end users through the refrigerant transition.

New seasonal efficiency metrics aim to replace single-point testing with ratings that actually reflect how systems run in homes.

Rheem is raising the bar on sustainability with a new commitment to train more than a million HVAC contractors and industry professionals worldwide over the next decade.

Bosch sees a challenging start to 2026 for HVAC, but the back half of the year — and 2027 — could bring renewed growth as replacement cycles return.

Trane expects commercial HVAC sales to remain strong in 2026, while residential sales are projected to be soft in the first quarter before improving in the second half of the year. 

Tankless systems eliminate storage tanks, but demand proper sequencing, balanced piping, and regular flushing to perform as intended. 

The HVAC Tactical Awards is an event chock-full of people who just want to highlight those in the HVACR industry making strides. And this year, 450 people showed up to the award show in Las Vegas to give credit where credit is due. 

HVAC leaders can use these three steps to turn feedback into better decisions.