AHR Awards
Winners in 10 industry categories are chosen
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) has announced the winners of the 2027 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.
Winners in 10 industry categories are chosen annually, representing some of the most innovative products and technologies available.
The Innovation Awards draw hundreds of submissions from manufacturers showcasing breakthrough designs, never-before-seen solutions and meaningful advancements to existing products and technologies. Entries are evaluated by a panel of third-party judges composed of distinguished ASHRAE members. Submissions are assessed based on overall innovative design, creativity of the product or service, real-world application and the potential to make a meaningful impact on the market.
The top products include:
Plumbing
M18 Brushless Pipe Threading Oiler
Milwaukee Tool
Booth N255.
The M18 Brushless Pipe Threading Oiler delivers easy and clean portable threading work on the jobsite. The steel frame attaches to a pipe vise delivering mess containment. The 3-stage filter system separates chips from oil, extending clean-out intervals and enabling oil recycling. The product is on display in Booth N2555.
Heating
Split System Heat Pump Water Heater, Omni Series
Eco-Logical LLC
Booth N4616
The Eco-Logical Omni is a split-system heat pump water heater that moves refrigerant, not water, to the outdoor heat pump, eliminating indoor cooling, noise and condensate associated with HPWHs. Available in 120- and 240-volt 50-gallon, and 240-volt 80-gallon models, it delivers up to 4.23 UEF and highest cold-climate SCOP. Equipped with low GWP R513A.
Cooling
SkyRadiance
Thermal Energy HQ
Booth N1056
SkyRadiance is a radical innovation in cooling, sending heat to the cold sky via the infrared spectrum. The combination of a passive radiative cooling film with TEHQ’s patented fluid management system creates a unique and capable active cooling solution.
Refrigeration
HFO-1336mzz(E)
Chemours
Booth S6734
AI and high-performance computing are pushing heat loads beyond the practical limits of traditional air, water and even single-phased liquid cooling. Chemours’ Two-Phase Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Fluid, HFO-1336mzz(E), is engineered for this new thermal reality: a closed-loop, two-phase cooling fluid that removes heat directly at the chip.
Indoor Air Quality
Kingspan KoolDuct System
Kingspan Insulation LLC
Booth S9359
The Kingspan KoolDuct System is the first rigid phenolic pre-insulated ductwork system to be UL 181 listed as a Class 1 Air Duct. It integrates thermal insulation, air-leakage control and acoustic performance into a single lightweight assembly that helps improve HVAC efficiency, indoor air quality and installation productivity.
Ventilation
BREEZ Architectural Duct Diffusers
EffectiV
Booth N1231
BREEZ transforms exposed ductwork into a precision-engineered architectural air diffuser. Every perforation — its size, angle, quantity and placement — is customized for the room to deliver uniform airflow, strong heating and cooling performance, low sound and low pressure requirements. One architectural system combines ductwork, air distribution, and engineered performance.
Tools and Instruments
FSKN Remote Inspection Module
Belimo U.S. Inc
Booth S6149
Belimo’s FSKN Remote Inspection Module facilitates testing of actuated life safety dampers without the need for costly visual inspections.
Sustainable Solutions
Marley WaterGard Filtration System
SPX Cooling Tech
Booth S6949
Marley WaterGard is a patent-pending membrane filtration system that preconditions cooling tower makeup water, enabling operation at higher cycles of concentration (COC). By reducing dissolved minerals entering the cooling system, WaterGard can reduce water withdrawal by up to 59% and wastewater discharge by up to 88% while maintaining cooling performance.
Software
AI MEP Operating System
Rebar
Booth N4129
Rebar is the first centralized operating system purpose-built for the trades – HVAC, plumbing, and electrical — covering full mechanical takeoff, pricing, bid management, and project management in one place. Purpose-built AI agents do the work: reading blueprints, editing takeoffs by natural language, and generating quotes in minutes instead of days.
Software
AI MEP Operating System
Rebar
Booth N4129
Rebar is the first centralized operating system purpose-built for the trades – HVAC, plumbing, and electrical — covering full mechanical takeoff, pricing, bid management, and project management in one place. Purpose-built AI agents do the work: reading blueprints, editing takeoffs by natural language, and generating quotes in minutes instead of days.
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