Touted as a top-secret announcement for weeks, Rehau revealed the goods Monday morning with the introduction of its EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fitting system. The unit, which is designed for use in hot and cold water potable piping systems and hydronic piping systems including radiant heating and cooling applications, is designed specifically for use with REHAU PEXa pipe.
At the AHR Expo, ASHRAE briefed the press on recent updates made to Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Michael Rosenberg and Bing Liu, both from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the 90.1 committee, provided highlights of the updated standard.
Midea described 2016 as a year of execution during a press conference held at the AHR Expo, Monday, Jan. 30. Over the last six to 12 months, the company expanded its customer care center in Miami, Florida, broke ground on a research and development (R&D) center in Louisville, Kentucky, designed a new line of unique products, and increased distribution.
TCS Basys Controls held a Launch Party for its UbiquiSTAT thermostat Monday night during the AHR Expo. The company expected between 80 and 100 people during its event, held on the 25th floor suite of The Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
Tecumseh president and CEO, Doug Murdock, says the company is “back in the game” thanks to investments it has made and continues to make in its core products: fractional horsepower compressors.
LG Electronics held its 2017 Partner Appreciation Event during the AHR Expo. The guest speaker, Andre Borschberg, CEO, co-founder, and pilot of Solar Impulse, talked about the challenges of designing a long-range solar-powered aircraft, which he eventually flew around the world.
Lux Products unveiled its latest thermostats, highlighting the GEOx, GEOz, and KONO smart thermostats at a media breakfast. Lux’s KONO means “inviting” according to president of Lux Products, Robert Munin, and its unique look and appeal shows why.
Taco Comfort Systems’ booth was among the busiest on the AHR Expo’s opening day. The Taco staff kicked off the event with a press conference that showcased a number of new products and leadership.
The Air Movement Control Association International (AMCA) opened the 2017 AHR Expo in Las Vegas by celebrating and recognizing the great strides that have been made by the association over the past century, while also keeping an eye on the future.
When asked to rate prospects for business in 2017, 98 percent of survey participants indicated a positive outlook. Within these responses, 24 percent answered “excellent,” representing nearly a 10 percent increase from 2016.
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