Attending trade shows both large and small have always been an integral part of keeping our business abreast of changes within the PHVAC industry. Our employees knew that upon my return, there would be new innovative products joining the tried and true offerings we provided for our customers. Another absolutely essential icing-on-the-cake benefit is getting to know the incredible folks behind the products, developing friendships and establishing insider contacts that allowed me to bypass the typically slow chain of communications without that insider knowledge.
This year’s AHR Expo had just under 1,800 exhibitors spread out over more than 486,000 square feet and nearly 43,000 people in attendance! My feet are just now beginning to forgive me. In addition to the exhibitors, there were seminars, podcasts and an exceptional education track. There was definitely a buzz among visitors with a level of excitement not seen since the pre-COVID days.