Nearly 61,000 HVAC industry representatives enjoyed sun and reasonable temperatures as the 2016 AHR Expo rolled into Orlando, Florida. Preliminary numbers show that more than 18,254 exhibitor personnel welcomed 42,672 visitors.

According to the survey, 86 percent of exhibitors are confident about their business prospects in 2016, with 14 percent answering “excellent” and 62 percent selecting “good.” Only 14 percent rated conditions poor or offered no opinion. 

After receiving a record number of Innovation Award entries for the 2016 show, the AHR Expo was proud to contribute $19,600 toward replacing and upgrading air-handling systems at one of Jacksonville PAL’s facilities.

Show management has announced that, although the 2015 AHR Expo doesn’t open its doors until Jan. 26, three new all-time records have already been established for the world’s largest HVACR event.

Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Co. which produces and manages the AHR Expo, talks about what’s new at the 2014 AHR Exp in New York City, including new product trends, expected attendance, and how attendees can prepare for the event.