2018 AHR Expo
The 2018 AHR Expo was held at McCormick Place in Chicago. Posted: February 5, 2018.
AHR Start
MONDAY MORNING MADNESS: Attendees lined up early in the morning on Monday, Jan. 22, anxiously awaiting to step foot on the tradeshow floor, eager to learn about the newest products and technologies the industry has to offer.
Big Ass Fans
LAUGH OUT LOUD: If you walked by the Big Ass Fans booth without stopping for a quick photo or a giggle, you’re probably in the minority. Attendees really got a (donkey) kick out of the company’s display.
Bling
TURNOVER CHAIN: Matt Hopper was awarded a “turnover chain” for successfully flipping a wholesaler from the competition over to RGF Environmental Group, and he proudly sported his bling on the expo floor.
Caricature 2
HOLD STILL: Aspen Refrigerants has a new name, and the company hired a caricature artist to give booth visitors a new face.
Chicago
CHICAGO STYLE: The 2018 AHR Expo in Chicago hosted the largest crowd to date.
Danfoss
IN VIEW: Jay Singh (left), owner, and Manpreet Singh (right), officer, Indfoss Inc., Union City, California, take a closer look at Danfoss’s TR6 thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).
Meet
TAKE A SEAT: Amidst the hustle and bustle of the AHR Expo, networking remains one of the top priorities for attendees.
Mega XL
TRANSFORMER: Dominic Kung, products manager, metals, at Viega, demonstrates how the MeaPress XL PressBooster transforms the Ridgid ProPress into an even more powerful tool.
Navien
HEAT AND HOT WATER: Brian Dressel, north central sales manager, Navien Inc., discusses one of the manufacturer’s new condensing combi-boilers with attendees at the 2018 AHR Expo.
PRO-Fit
HANDS ON: David Garnier-Laroche of DGL Services in Lamentin, Guadeloupe, tested out the PRO-Fit™ precision flaring tool at the Rectorseal booth.
Reliable
REMOTE CONTROL: Gus Mercer (left), embedded designer, Reliable Controls, explains the ins and outs of the company’s MACH ProView LCD Controller.
Rotobrush Demo
CLEAN HOUSE: John Kovacs, senior director of sales, Rotobrush, demonstrates the power of Rotobrush’s patented brush-and-vacuum method for show attendees.
Seam Pro
PRO”DUCT”IVITY: Attendees test out Plasma Pro’s Seam Pro firsthand to see how efficient and productive ductwork can be.
Show Floor
BIRD’S-EYE VIEW: The 2018 AHR Expo tradeshow floor spanned both sides of McCormick Place in Chicago and offered something of interest for everyone in attendance.
Uponor
HEAT IT UP: Casey Swanson, senior marketing manager, Uponor, demonstrates the benefits of PEX piping to attendees, emphasizing its unique ability to revert back to its original shape once heat is applied.
VR
OUT OF THIS WORLD: Attendees were just as interested in watching others experience virtual reality as they were in experiencing it themselves at the AAF Flanders booth.