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In this role, Joe will lead Rinnai America's Innovation organization, providing strategic direction for innovation, product strategy, and technology advancement across North America.

At issue are DOE’s efficiency standards that would require furnaces and some commercial water heaters to change venting features to accommodate condensation caused by fuel combustion. HARDI and its partners argue that the DOE’s action undermines long-standing statutory protections designed to preserve consumer choice and maintain access to affordable and reliable heating options, particularly in replacement situations that do not meet the more complex venting requirements.

LSW and Carr Company already share several manufacturers and customers, creating immediate operational synergies. Many builders and contractors served by Carr Company operate across both Florida and the Carolinas, supporting a more integrated regional approach.

Ariston presented the award at the Hard Rock Cafe during the recently concluded AHR Expo in Las Vegas. 

Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design, the industry’s premier awards program celebrates the visionaries driving the latest trends and cutting-edge products, recognizing innovation, elegance, sustainability, and all-around excellence. Winners were announced to a packed house at the KBIS NEXTStage on February 18, 2026, in Orlando. Sarah Shelton, Senior Market Editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, led the ceremony as this year’s host for a third time.

After a three-year slump, multifamily property sales rebounded in 2025, increasing 15%, as fresh supply came on to the market. This turnaround was broad-based with 80% of metros seeing an increase in sales compared to only 20% of metros in 2024. 

The trend for older home owners to age-in-place has positively contributed to the growth in the remodeling market. The RMI survey showed that 56% of remodelers are involved in home modification work relating to aging-in-place and that 96% of remodelers said that most or some of their consumers are familiar with the aging-in-place concept.

The commercial HVAC industry has entered a transformative era. As sustainability goals and regulatory requirements shape the market, building owners and contractors have the opportunity to lead the charge toward more efficient, future-forward solutions.

Now in its sixth edition, the report delivers a concise but comprehensive view of market performance, competitive shifts, and forward-looking demand trends—built on HARDI’s proprietary data, industry surveys, and expert analysis.