Taco Inc. wins the best-of-the-best at the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 31. Taco won the Product of the Pear award for its SmartPlug Smart Hot Water Recirculation Control. 

Aeroseal’s demonstration of the Homeseal Pro drew a large crowd around its booth on Tuesday afternoon at the AHR Expo. Contractors gathered around to feel first-hand the effectiveness of the inside-out duct sealing technology that Aeroseal offers.

LG Electronics hosted a press conference during the 2017 AHR Expo to reveal its expanded 2017 lineup of commercial and residential HVAC solutions with a new customizable control system, next-generation variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology, new heating capabilities, and design tools.

Regulations, energy efficiency, and refrigerants were the topics addressed at the Danfoss press conference at the Mirage Tuesday morning.

On Sunday, Jan. 29, Modine Manufacturing Co., Racine, Wisconsin, held an industry event at Celebrity Cars in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was there that they discussed what’s going on with Modine and what they look forward to in 2017. Modine recently acquired Luvata, a manufacturer of coils, coolers, and coatings.

Armstrong Fluid Technology discussed several new products and a desire to enter the building performance management sector during an evening press conference that brought the first day of the 2017 AHR Expo to a close.

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 25^th floor suite of The Flamingo Hotel and Casino.