The AHR Expo ( International Air- Conditioning , Heating , Refrigerating Exposition ) wrapped up the 2023 show in Atlanta with an exigent focus on reshaping the future of the industry .

The 2023 AHR Expo hosted 42,794 verified visitor and exhibitor personnel , 1,779 total exhibitors , 425 of which were international , and filled 486,000 + square feet of exhibit space .

Atlanta also hosted 17 industry podcasters in the show ’ s Podcast Pavilion . Industry podcasters dedicated their time at the show covering trending topics and speaking to leaders across the industry before live audiences . The pavilions remained active all three days .

Full session recordings will be available on ahrexpo . com once produced content is released by hosting podcasters . This year ’ s Expo set a goal to open new lines of communication between the communities that make up the whole industry , particularly those seeking new channels of access for discussion . A panel series accomplished this by posing topics and questions to rouse discussion rather than seeking a solution . On the stage this year , attendees heard from industry leaders heading up associations , commanders of trending topics and stewards of the trade .

Show Manager Mark Stevens said , “ We are grateful for the unique opportunity to connect all industry audiences and are devoted in our efforts to represent every role in our education programming .”

In the session , HVACR State of the Industry Leadership Panel Discussion : Today ’ s Market , Challenges , Opportunities and What ’ s Ahead , leadership from AHRI , ASHRAE , HARDI , NCI and PHCC discussed gaps in the industry that need to be addressed in order to continue on a progressive path . Bryan Orr of HVAC School moderated as the group highlighted what is working , areas for improvement and what lies ahead .

Kyle Gargaro of ACHR The News moderated a discussion among industry advocates of decarbonization in the panel discussion , Decarbonization and the Future of HVAC , featuring Luke Leung , Principal at Skidmore , Owings & Merrill ; Kevin Edstrom , Senior MEP Manager at Hines ; Kent Peterson , PE , FASHRAE , Vice President & COO at P2S Inc .; and Donald Horn , FAIA , LEED Fellow U . S . GSA , Deputy Director at Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings .

This year , AHR Expo expanded its education programming to Wednesday . The headliner panel , HVAC & Social Media : Strengthening the Trade with a Community Mindset , featuring social media influencers of the industry , was a first-of-its-kind discussion . Links to view these sessions in their entirety will be available on ahrexpo . com .

The 2023 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winner for Product of the Year is Cielo WiGle , Inc . for their Cielo Breez Max . Ten industry category winners offer a preview of the innovation that ’ s currently happening across the industry .

The AHR Expo is for HVACR professionals . The show provides a forum where manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes and specialties come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology .

The AHR Expo is co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI and is held concurrently with ASHRAE ’ s Winter Conference . The next show will take place January 22-24 , 2024 in Chicago .

Taco Wins 2023 AHR Expo Sustainable Solutions Award

Taco Comfort Solutions ’ System M airto-water heat pump system won the 2023 AHR Expo Innovation Award for

Sustainable Solutions .

The system is designed for homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint while increasing their indoor comfort . System M is the result of Taco ’ s alliance with German partner Glen Dimplex . Together , their experts developed a packaged airto-water heat pump system for residential heating , cooling , and domestic hot water generation . With six pipe connections , the heat pump provides up to 44,000 BTUh , 3½ tons of cooling , and a max COP of over 4 .

The technology is solar PV and smart grid ready , designed specifically for a low carbon society and built with the knowledge that water is the most efficient and natural energy transfer medium on the planet .

The outdoor portion of the heat pump ( monobloc ) features advanced inverter technology , a variable speed fan and quiet operation . The indoor HydroBox unit contains an integrated buffer tank , simplified wiring hub , user interface with smartphone app control , and a high-efficiency , dual-ECM pump piping module . The modular design provides turnkey functionality and reduced installation time . Winners of the AHR Expo Innovation Award are evaluated by a panel of third-party ASHRAE members based on criteria such as application , innovation , value and market impact . For more information , visit www . TacoComfort . com . l FON

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