Attending trade shows both large and small have always been an integral part of keeping our business abreast of changes within the PHVAC industry. Our employees knew that upon my return, there would be new innovative products joining the tried and true offerings we provided for our customers.
With increasing awareness on energy efficiency, natural gas bans, decarbonization and indoor air quality, the world has been undoubtedly changed, and the plumbing and HVACR industries continue to be on the frontlines of these challenges.
Each year, winners are chosen in ten industry categories to represent the most innovative products and technologies set to hit the market in the year ahead.
After taking a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 AHR Expo will return in person Jan. 31 — Feb. 2 in Las Vegas. AHR Expo Show Manager Mark Stevens notes that this year’s event, in many ways, is more significant partly because of last year’s cancellation.
Submissions were collected over the summer and then reviewed by a panel of third-party judges made up of distinguished ASHRAE members. Entrants are evaluated based on overall innovative design, creativity of the product or service offered, application, as well as potential market impact.
The 2021 Innovation Award winners, as well as the announcement of the 2021 Product of the Year Award, will be recognized in a special ceremony during the 2021 Show on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.
The Radiant Professionals Alliance attended the AHR 2020 Expo in Orlando, Forida, Feb. 3-5, and in conjunction with the expo, hosted the RPA Reception at the Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar, where the biannual transfer of the 2020 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence took place.
Technicians, distributors, owners, contractors and anyone else continuing to show up for service calls, deliveries, and etc., AHR Expo show management has put together a list of tips surveyed from industry colleagues directing employees for safety protocol.