Samsung Electronics America Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire Quietside Corp., a leading distribution channel for HVAC products. Quietside has been the master distributor for Samsung HVAC products in the United States and Canada since 1997.
Distributor Gustave A. Larson Co. has announced the completion of its new training facility in Plymouth, Minn. The state-of-the-art facility trains HVAC contractors on the design, installation, and repair of ductless and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) zoning systems from Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division.
LG Electronics USA has announced the United States availability of the LG Multi V Water IV water-source unit, a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC system that comes in two configurations: heat pump and heat recovery.
Direct Expansion Solutions (DXS), a North American HVAC manufacturers' representative that specializes in variable refrigerant flow (VRF) implementation and design, has launched an online rebate tool to help Austin, Texas, customers maximize the VRF rebate from Austin Energy’s Power Saver Program.
The future of VRF (variable-refrigerant flow) technology took center stage during LG’s press breakfast Wednesday morning at the company’s booth (7923), where LG’s latest commercial and residential products were on display to AHR Expo attendees.
Mitsubishi Cooling and Heating celebrated the 10th anniversary of VRF zoning technology in the United States by hosting an event at Cipriani. In addition to food, drink, and entertainment, attendees learned more about the energy-efficient two-pipe heat pump systems that simultaneously heat and cool.
The variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) slice of the U.S. HVAC market was worth approximately $382.9 million in 2012, up a mere 23 percent from $311.7 in 2011, according to LG Electronics executives at a company press event held in October 2013.