Nine companies offering a variety of new and innovative products have been selected as winners of the AHR Expo Innovation Award. The winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the exposition in Orlando Jan. 26.

In addition, one of these nine category winners will be selected as the overall winner of the 2010 AHR Expo Product of the Year Award at the Show.

The 2010 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners are presented in their specific category:

Building Automation
AIC Wireless
WBT900 Wireless Device

Cooling
Delphi
Micro Channel Evaporator

Green Building
Danfoss Inc.
Performer VSD

Heating
Daikin AC (Americas) Inc.
VRV® III – C Heat Pump System

IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)
Samsung Electronics
SPi Bacteria Eradication Technology

Refrigeration
Muller Industries Australia Pty. Ltd.
3C Condenser

Software
AEC Design Group
ArtrA O&M

Tools
LA-CO Industries Inc.
Cool Gel-Heat Barrier Spray

Ventilation
DuraSystems Barriers Inc.
DuraDuct HP Blast Duct System

“We are extremely pleased with the wide range and high quality of product submissions we received for the eighth year of the award program,” said Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Co., producers and managers of the AHR Expo. “It is a pleasure to recognize and honor manufacturers that have excelled in turning technology into useful and efficient products.”

A panel of judges, made up of ASHRAE members selected for their exceptional knowledge of the industry and its products, reviewed and evaluated all submissions. Product entries were judged for innovation, application, value to user and market impact.

In addition to recognizing product innovation, entry fees from the 2010 award competition will be used to benefit a charitable organization in the Orlando area. Winners will receive placards to display at their booths during the show, as well as an etched crystal award to be displayed at their company’s headquarters.

Source: International Exposition Co.