Early February is a bit of a marathon for the BNP Media Plumbing Group Team. Our team has the exciting task of covering both KBIS and the AHR Expo (along with a few other key events such as IMARK Plumbing and the WWETT Show), which most years are scheduled back-to-back. Although these shows cover very different parts of the industry, I couldn’t help but notice similarities when it comes to product trends and conversations around the booths.
At the AHR Expo, decarbonization and sustainability were at the forefront of many booths’ displays. Nearly every new product we saw included some innovation that makes it more energy efficient than products in the past. Heat pump technology was more prominent than ever, reflecting the U.S.’s drive toward decarbonization. Commercial heating equipment is being designed more compact, ensuring a smaller footprint during manufacturing as well as easier installation and transportation between jobsites. See our video compilation of manufacturers talking HVACR trends in the video below.