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The ACHR News - February 18, 2019

2019 February 18

The AHR Expo is the largest event in the HVACR industry, offering educational sessions, award-winning products, and networking opportunities galore. It’s impossible for attendees to see everything, but you can check out some of the highlights in this issue of The NEWS.

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The AHR Expo Returns to Atlanta

The largest HVACR industry event takes the city by storm
February 18, 2019
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For the first time since 2001, the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) returned to Atlanta.
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Uponor’s booth featured an aerial display of a radiant system using plastic piping. - The ACHR News

Uponor Aims to Save Time and Labor for Hydronics Contractors

Making PEX to copper transitions without a flame
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Maria Taylor
February 18, 2019
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Tools were whirring at the Uponor booth throughout the AHR Expo, as Daniel Worm kept busy demonstrating the company’s new transition fittings. Booth visitors looked on as he expanded a plastic pipe and, using the newly launched Uponor ProPEX LF Brass Copper Press Adapters and the M18 ProPEX Expansion Tool from Milwaukee Tools, created a PEX-to-copper transition — without the use of a flame.
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Trane Turns Knowledge Into Power

Products focus on energy efficiency and improved installation
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
February 18, 2019
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One of Trane’s missions is to reduce the energy intensity of the world, and the company believes that the way to do this is through education. Trane’s theme at this year’s AHR Expo was “Knowledge Becomes Power.” Scattered across the displays were attendees with headsets piped directly in to what the professionals had to teach.
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Visitors to the Titus booth found a new augmented reality (AR) experience waiting for them. - The ACHR News

Customers Experience Titus HVAC Products in Augmented Reality

Company highlights air distribution products
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
February 18, 2019
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Visitors at the Titus booth did more than just look at the products on display; they experienced them. Highlighting its advanced technology applications, the manufacturer took attendees on a trip through its new augmented reality (AR) platform. Built to interact with its virtual reality (VR) platform that was launched a few years ago, the new AR program allows users to experience Titus products by actually putting them in a finished application.
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Stephen Mock (left), plumber support manager, goes over how the EcoNet Smart Monitoring System works. - The ACHR News

Rheem Brands Roll Out the Red Carpet for AHR Booth Visitors

President announces company-wide sustainability initiative
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
February 18, 2019
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The company kicked off the AHR Expo with a press conference, where Chris Peel, president and CEO of Rheem, announced the company’s commitment to a sustainability platform — A Greater Degree of Good — as well as its 2025 sustainability commitments tied to ‘Designing for Zero Waste’ and its upcoming 100-year anniversary. Manufacturing products that demonstrate sustainability, decreased waste, and increased efficiency will become a stronger focus for Rheem.
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RGF's booth at the AHR Expo 2019. - The ACHR News

RGF Takes Care of Employees, So They Take Care of IAQ

Company works on making products quicker to install, upgrade, and maintain
Amy Al-Katib
Amy Al-Katib
February 18, 2019
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It wasn’t too long ago that the only time people thought about the air they were breathing was when they wanted to light up their next cigarette, which they could do anywhere — in hospitals, on planes, at the grocery store. IAQ wasn’t even a thing. But that was then, and this is now.
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Tiana Maclin, marketing specialist, Regal Beloit, demonstrates the Genteq Electrand Wand for the Ensite motor. - The ACHR News

Regal Beloit Highlights FER Compliance With New Products

Genteq Ensite motor recognized at innovation awards
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Nicole Krawcke
February 25, 2019
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Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq® Ensite® motor, DEC Star® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.


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Nortek's original building. - The ACHR News

Nortek Celebrates 100 Years in HVAC

Its StatePoint technology to be used in Facebook date center
Robert Beverly
February 18, 2019
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Nortek is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but judging by the breadth of activity across its various operations, it’s moving like a company half its age. It is also using some perspective in an effort to position itself to make the most of facility trends.
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Napoleon Builds Out HVAC Appliance Line

Company seeks to make products stand out by giving them an appliance look
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Maria Taylor
February 18, 2019
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At the AHR Expo, Napoleon displayed a product mix that aimed to illustrate the company’s continued development and expansion into the residential HVAC channel in the U.S., ranging from an expanding line of gas furnaces, to an air conditioner and heat pump line, to a ductless product and vertical PTAC offering. Showcased was a new furnace designed and built for the residential new construction market.
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Johnson Controls Highlights Smart, Integrated HVACR Products at AHR Expo

After a big 2018, the company has a lot to look forward to
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Nicole Krawcke
February 18, 2019
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Johnson Controls Inc. had a big 2018, with the launch of several new products and the acquisition of Lux Products Corp. For Johnson Controls, the Lux acquisition enhances its commitment to thermostats. The move also enables faster product development cycles, improves customer service capabilities, and supports greater product innovation.
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The Honeywell booth at AHR Expo 2019. - The ACHR News

From Its Business Structure to Its Refrigerants, Honeywell Makes Big Changes

Resideo, the spinoff company, was just a few booths over
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
February 18, 2019
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From spin-offs to new refrigerants, Honeywell has made several changes to its business — some that were reflected at this year’s expo. One of the changes began in August of 2018, as the company announced the spinoff of Honeywell’s Homes and ADI Global Distribution business into Resideo Technologies Inc.
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GE's booth included a sample Next GEN Arctic ductless unit, digital timer, and scoreboard as part of its Haier Ductless Easy Install competition. - The ACHR News

GE Appliances/Haier Turn Easy Ductless Installs Into a Competition

The competition highlighted new features that will be rolled out this year
Robert Beverly
February 18, 2019
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Exhibitors at the AHR Expo use a variety of enticements and tchotchkes to attract and keep attention, but the GE Appliances/Haier booth might have shown the most insight with what it decided to offer: a competition. The company brought its Haier ductless Easy Install Competition to the expo floor to support its belief that “installation is everything” for its contractor customers.
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FastPro Technology for Ductless Systems Had People In and Out of Friedrich Booth

The company hosted a live webinar during the expo
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Amy Al-Katib
February 18, 2019
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Attendees who stopped by the Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. booth this year weren’t there for long, but that’s not because there was nothing to see. In fact, a plethora of new products were on display, and TJ Wheeler, vice president of marketing and product management for the company, was on hand to perform live demos. So why didn’t visitors spend more time in the booth? Well, they simply didn’t need to, thanks to the new FastPro™ system.
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Emerson Had Its Award-Winning Products on Display at the AHR Expo

New compressor, controls, tools, and thermostats showcased in booth
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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Emerson’s AHR booth showcased its solutions and award-winning products in the areas of human comfort, cold chain, professional tools, and building infrastructure. It also featured the company’s 2019 Innovation Award winning product in the Refrigeration category — the Copeland Scroll™ fractional-horsepower, low-temperature compressor.
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Ecoer's Wi-Fi programmable touchscreen thermostat. - The ACHR News

Ecoer Adds Thermostat to Offerings

It offers connectivity through an app, has a modern design, and is easy to use
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Kyle Gargaro
February 18, 2019
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Ecoer is a relatively new player in the HVAC industry but was looking to make a splash at the most recent AHR Expo, where it introduced its first Wi-Fi programmable touchscreen thermostat.
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Embraco Showcased Its Vision for the Future of Refrigeration

Company has propane offerings across four segements
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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With over 20 years of experience in natural refrigerants, Embraco’s compressor portfolio features products for commercial food service, food retail, merchandisers, and aftermarket segments. Conveniently, the booth was sectioned into these four different segments, so AHR Expo attendees could easily find the R-290 solution they were looking for.
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Chemours Promotes R-454B as an R-410A Refrigerant Replacement

The new refrigerant was selected by Carrier for some of its ducted offerings
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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This year, the company was particularly excited to talk about one of its more recent and significant product milestones, R-454B, which will be sold commercially by Chemours as Opteon™ XL41. The new replacement for R-410A was recently selected by Carrier for its residential and light commercial ducted a/c equipment.
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Bosch Brings Better Designs to Save Time, Money, and Energy

Customer feedback, new technology simplifies installation and use
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Angela D. Harris
February 18, 2019
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Contractors and technicians asked for equipment improvements and they found it at Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. The company listened to the feedback from its customers and did some tweaking to make its products save time, energy, and money. These are three important areas for Bosch when it comes to both commercial and residential, especially in product sectors that are more mature than others.
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Arkema's booth at AHR Expo 2019. - The ACHR News

Arkema Supports the Use of R-32 for Air Conditioning Applications

Not the final solution, but a good one for now
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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At its booth this year, Arkema took the opportunity to promote R-32 as a transition refrigerant for the air conditioning market. Arkema’s global business director of fluorochemicals, Matthew Ritter, said that while the company does not necessarily believe that R-32 will be the final answer, it is a very good choice for that segment of the market.
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A-Gas Rapid Recovery System at AHR Expo 2019. - The ACHR News

A-Gas: R-22 Is Still Legal, Available

Company also touts refrigerant separation, recovery, and reclamation capabilities
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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A-Gas is dedicated to the lifecycle management of refrigerants and specialty gases, which includes new refrigerant sales; on-site refrigerant recovery; reclamation and separation; Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) testing and analysis; buyback; and destruction.
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Fresh Aire UV

Fresh-Aire UV Names Rep of the Year

January 23, 2019
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The Kivlan Group specializes in HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing, and has been a Fresh-Aire UV manufacturer’s representative for three years. The rep posted an impressive 57-percent sales increase over 2017 for its territory of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland that it covers with seven road salespeople.


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Enertech Global LLC: Geothermal Units

Enertech Global LLC: Geothermal Units

February 18, 2019
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Previous versions of this model line came standard with a braze plate heat exchanger because it provides a lighter unit with higher efficiency. However, braze plate heat exchangers cannot be used in open-loop applications, so the company released this coaxial version in response to feedback from installers and distributors.


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Evapco: Water Saver

Evapco: Water Saver

February 18, 2019
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This device improves water efficiency by increasing operating cycles of concentration, which reduces blowdown and the use of treatment chemicals.


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Taco Comfort Solutions: Bluetooth Circulator

Taco Comfort Solutions: Bluetooth Circulator

February 18, 2019
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The 0018e circulator brings a new level of control to residential and light commercial hydronic systems. It features Bluetooth communication to a mobile app, which provides real-time control, diagnostics, and reporting, including installation history, power consumption, performance, and runtime.


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Greenheck: Exhaust Fan Option

Greenheck: Exhaust Fan Option

February 18, 2019
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The Mega-Stack option for this product offers extended discharge from 10 to 15 feet in overall stack discharge height. This feature makes it ideal for low-flow applications requiring higher plume rise.


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Weil-McLain: Water Heater

Weil-McLain: Water Heater

February 18, 2019
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Built with durability and longevity in mind, this product is available in four sizes — 30, 55, 80, or 119 gallons — making it flexible for a broad range of applications.


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Siemens Corp.: Frequency Converter

Siemens Corp.: Frequency Converter

February 18, 2019
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With power range from 1 to 700 hp (0.75 to 630 kW), this product is optimized for pump, fan, and compressor applications for industries including water/wastewater, HVACR, irrigation/agriculture, and industrial environments.


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