Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) News & Trends

Mitsubishi Electric is proud to announce the launch of a new augmented reality (AR) app specially designed to assist households in visualizing an Ecodan air source heat pump in their home before buying. This innovative tool allows users to see exactly how a heat pump will fit in their space, helping them make informed decisions about placement and installation. New AR app With the growing demand for energy-efficient heating solutions, Mitsubishi Electric is committed to providing tools that m...

At AHR Expo, Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced the availability of ArctiDry HP.  The newest version of Mojave’s patented, easy-to-install, liquid desiccant HVAC system now includes a heat pump for year-round, energy-efficient cooling and heating. Mojave is the first company to integrate liquid desiccant with a reversible heat pump. HVAC sustainability solution “By incorporating a reversible heat pump, our innovative system is n...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been named a top thermal management provider for data centers by ABI Research. The recognition highlights Johnson Controls' excellence in innovation and implementation, driven by its comprehensive product portfolio, global presence, and customer-centric approach to the data center thermal management industry. Innovative building technologies "Johnson Controls has consistently exceeded market expectations for ther...

Furthering its vision to reinvent cooling to sustain the world, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC) will showcase its sustainable refrigeration solutions at the 2025 IIAR Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo. From March 2nd to 5th in Phoenix, Arizona, BAC will display its line of commercial and industrial heat rejection products at booth #639. As a Gold Sponsor of the conference, BAC looks forward to connecting with industry pioneers and contributing to conversations surrounding the fu...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact while conserving vital natural resources. Lifecycle management of r...

Ciright, the trailblazer in custom software solution for applied systems, has been selected by XNRGY, a pioneer in energy-efficient commercial HVAC systems, to enable a revolutionary sale automation and selection software rendering digital twins within digital showroom across the "Industrial Metaverse." This innovative venture is set to transform how climate systems are designed, selected, and commissioned, merging Ciright’s advanced digital technology with XNRGY’s industry-pioneeri...

Marcone Group, a pioneering North American distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that Phil Mause has joined its leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created role, Mause will manage growth through Marcone’s sales and marketing efforts. Building strategic partnerships “Phil brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in sales, marketing, and business intelligence,&rdquo...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces the new Trane® Connect™ for customers across North America, giving building owners and managers a modern, cloud-based all-in-one smart commercial building portal to access insights and controls. The integrated Trane Connect enhances building and operational efficiency that allows customers to improve utilization of labor, and energy, streamline maintenance and increase the life of HVAC equipment....

Pioneering heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has increased its support for colleagues by significantly improving its family leave policies. TG Lynes has brought in a series of changes to enhance conditions for colleagues who are either welcoming new children into their family or having fertility treatment. Fertility treatment Paternity leave has also been doubled to two weeks’ full pay, while fertility leave has been bolstered Most notably, maternity leave...

Quilt, a pioneering home climate technology startup, released new consumer research, revealing a growing consumer desire for upgraded heating and cooling. The findings highlight an increase in awareness for heat pumps, and a preference for a more efficient, design-forward, and intuitive approach to home climate control.  The company’s ductless heat pump system is modernizing home comfort with its superior efficiency, smart technology, and sleek design, setting a new standard for heat...

Winner of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the heating category, CFR is a revolutionary best-in-class, drop-in replacement boiler that easily updates non-condensing boiler plants with a high-efficiency alternative. With a thermal efficiency up to 87.6%, CFR is the highest-efficiency Category I boiler available now. CFR’s advanced design and technology maintains dry flue gas while exceeding efficiency standards, thereby enabling it to safely use existing Category I/Type B venting...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is introducing Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (DIBT) at AHR Expo 2025 under the theme “One Connected Building”. DIBT, Delta’s unified platform of smart and energy-saving solutions for intelligent and sustainable buildings in North America, integrates the expertise and advanced technologies of the Delta brands Amerlux for architectural LED lighting, Delta Controls and LOYTEC...

As part of Xylem’s commitment to innovative hydronic solutions in the pursuit of decarbonization, at AHR Expo 2025, Bell & Gossett will demonstrate strategies and solutions to build an environmentally sustainable future, furthering its Building Better Futures platform. Key highlights at Booth 2543 will include additions to the industry-pioneering hydrovar® X-enabled portfolio, panel discussions with key industry experts and a Watermark hygiene kit build activation. In addition, Be...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced it has elected its new board of directors for 2025. The complete board is made up of the executive board and a broader board of directors. These members work collaboratively to guide the organization’s direction, oversee financial management and ensure legal and ethical integrity. New talent and leadership “This boa...

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, announces its new distributorship with TOSOT, a renowned manufacturer of innovative heating and cooling solutions. This strategic alliance will expand Air-Con's product portfolio, offering customers a wider range of high-quality HVAC systems. TOSOT, an HVAC brand owned and manufactured by GREE Electric Appliances Company of Zhuhai, is known for its residential and commercial air conditioners, including ductless-split,...

At the AHR Expo, Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, unveiled its Aircore Heavy Duty, a high-efficiency motor system designed to power the world’s most demanding, mission-critical HVAC fan and pump applications with reduced energy consumption, emissions, noise, and waste. The Aircore Heavy Duty, which features an integrated variable frequency drive, sustainably powers heavy loads with up to 25% more efficiency, maximum power density, and high reliability. Its compact for...

With a focus on product solutions and bundles designed to help trade pros get the job done, The Malco Group is bringing together some of the industry’s most relied-upon HVAC/R brands as a result of Aspen Pumps Group’s acquisition of Malco Tools in October 2024. As part of this new partnership, The Malco Group is the company’s official North American headquarters with a singular focus on providing high-quality products and solution bundles for HVAC/R and building construction t...

Weil-McLain®, a trusted name in hydronic comfort heating systems for over a century, announces a rebranding initiative that reflects its commitment to customers, a legacy of dependability and a vision for the future of hydronics. Launching at the 2025 AHR Expo, the world’s largest HVAC trade show, the refreshed brand highlights Weil-McLain’s focus on high-efficiency, climate-conscious advancements and aligns with the global strength of its parent company, SPX Technologies, Inc....

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the appointment of Matthew Pine, president and CEO, of Xylem Inc. to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025. Sustainability, innovation “Matthew will be a strong addition to our Board of Directors given his global leadership experience and proven track record of transformation in large industrial companies,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “His passion for sustainability, innovation, a...

Danfoss Turbocor® is celebrating three decades of operation in 2025. Founded in 1995 in Australia by a group of engineers and later acquired by Danfoss as a wholly owned company, the organization has grown to 350 employees with operation centers in the U.S., Denmark, and China. Over 140,000 Turbocor compressors have been installed globally as more customers seek to lower their carbon emissions and energy consumption. magnetic-bearing compressor technology The company is the pioneer in the...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer effective March 12, 2025, following the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.  He succeeds George R. Oliver following a thorough succession planning process.  Non-Executive Chairman Oliver, who led the Company’s successful transformation into a pure-play building solutions provider, wi...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global provider of gas and refrigerant analysis, detection, monitoring, and tracking solutions for the HVACR industry, is the most recent addition to the Eurovent Middle East membership base. Data-driven insight Driven by its mission of safety, MSA Safety, Inc., has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, playing an instrumental but crucial role in helping to protect workers and facility infrastructure around the world. The MSA Safety product portfoli...

Danfoss has announced that Fabio Klein has been named Divisional President of the Commercial Compressors division in Danfoss Climate Solutions. Fabio will take his new position as of April 1, 2025, as he succeeds Kristian Strand, who was recently appointed President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. Fabio Klein Fabio currently serves as the Senior Vice President of the Scroll and Reciprocating Compressors business within Commercial Compressors. Since joining Danfoss in 2016 as Vice President of G...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a 2025 Can Am Defender, a Traeger Grill and Omaha Steaks gift card, Malco $500 and $250 shopping sprees, as well as Malco’s Limited Edition Camouflage Andy™ Snips and C-RHEX® Cleanable, Reversible Hex Drivers. Malco’s 7...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the thirteenth consecutive year. The annual ranking, created by Fortune in collaboration with Korn Ferry, is widely recognized as the definitive assessment of corporate reputation. Groundbreaking climate innovations The companies featured are the most esteemed in their industries and are evaluated across nine criteria The companies featured are the most esteemed in their i...

NIBE, a renowned Swedish manufacturer specializing in HVAC systems, has officially joined Eurovent. NIBE’s membership brings forth growth within the association’s dynamic membership base. Headquartered in Sweden, NIBE is a global group structured in three business areas. Its Climate Solutions area develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties. It combines renewable energy with new smart technology to offer efficient solu...

Ameren Illinois customers in Tilton will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and summer as crews replace vintage steel pipelines and natural gas services with modern, corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Crews working on behalf of Ameren Illinois will upgrade approximately 3.0 miles of natural gas pipeline and approximately 180 individual customers' natural gas services from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Future needs of natural gas The upgrades will occur between CSX Railr...

Furthering its vision to reinvent cooling to sustain the world, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC) will showcase its latest innovations in sustainable cooling solutions at the AHR Expo 2025, the event for ‘everything new in HVACR’. This year’s Expo will take place from February 10-12, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Visitors are invited to explore BAC's groundbreaking products at Booth #6243, including the newly released immersion cooling tank, the T...

Marley Engineered Products (MEP), LLC., a pioneering choice among contractors for comfort heating and ventilation systems, will showcase its innovative line of products at the 2025 AHR Expo taking place February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. At Booth 2511, attendees will experience four immersive “experience zones,” each designed to address distinct heating challenges and highlight MEP’s innovative products and technologies. With a focus on energy efficiency, advanced eng...

Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the residential and commercial cold chain and part of Nidec Global Appliance, brings launches to the AHR Expo 2025, held from February 10th to 12th, in Orlando, Florida. Embraco’s exhibition will present its complete range of refrigeration solutions, introducing recently launched innovations and an advanced concept product, reinforcing its position as a one-stop partner for the commercial refrigeration industry. AHR Exp...