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It is 2018, and this is not your father’s rooftop equipment. The old, reliable system taking up space on the roof has become so much more.

Here in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, area — and all across the nation, it seems — everyone wants to be “green.”

Economizers used in rooftop units and air handlers are multipurpose devices that can improve both the energy efficiency and indoor environment in a wide range of commercial buildings.

Refrigerant recovery machines are designed to last a long time. In fact, some manufacturers say that with proper maintenance, their units can last more than 10 or 15 years.

There’s no doubt that Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled technology has impacted the HVACR industry. Now, the technology is evolving even further, allowing HVACR manufacturers to include built-in diagnostics and troubleshooting in the equipment itself.

Emerson continues to evolve its equipment lines in an effort to introduce its technologies to a broader customer base.

This year, Johnson Controls Inc. and its respective brands had one of the largest presences during the three-day AHR Expo, occupying 16 booth spaces, akin to a small city.

During a press conference at the 2018 AHR Expo, Doug Murdock, president and CEO, Tecumseh Products Co. LLC, said the company, both at the show and in the coming year, will continue to launch and innovate with products customers want.

Panasonic Corp. of North America is honing in on its focus to make it easier for both residential and commercial building owners to control the temperature and comfort level within the space. The company hit its targets with the introduction of two new products — the ECONAVI air conditioner and the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Smart Connectivity Controller.