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March 12, 2025

Commercial HVAC

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Mura, an AI platform for commercial field service operations, emerges from stealth with $6 million in funding. Its AI-powered platform automates order-to-cash processes, reducing...
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IAQ & Ventilation

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AHR Expo
The AHR Expo drew HVACR professionals from all over the world to Orlando, Florida.
The industry was abuzz with two main themes: the switch to A2L refrigerants and the continued push toward decarbonization, most notably through heat pump technology.
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ACCA's R-454B Resource Center addresses challenges faced by HVACR contractors amid the refrigerant shortage. It offers FAQs, A2L refrigerant safety training, guidance from manufacturers...
May 21, 2025
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Fujitsu General America introduces AIRSTAGE Centauri, a versatile heat pump line with capacities from 9,000 to 48,000 Btu/h, offering quiet operation, high efficiency, and low...
May 30, 2025
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Cool Air Products Introduces Sigma Cap
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May 12, 2025
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Little Giant Introduces New Condensate Neutralizer Products
Little Giant's new condensate neutralizing products, including the VCMA-20-NPTC pump and NC-2 Series tube-style neutralizers, offer effective treatment of acidic condensate to...
May 12, 2025