DANFOSS INC. wins the 2009 AHR Expo Product of the Year
for the Apexx VSH!!

From the top nine products recognized at this year’s Innovation Awards Competition, the Apexx VSH Series variable speed scroll compressor, from the Cooling category, was chosen as the Product of the Year, giving Danfoss their third award of the day (above)! Winners in all nine categories of the Competition were presented with their crystal awards at a ceremony held on the Exhibit Floor during the AHR Expo on Tuesday, January 27th (below). Awards were presented by Bill Harrison, the President of ASHRAE and Keith Coursin, the Chairman of AHRI.

The entry fees, a total of $8,100, were donated to HomeAid Chicago to go toward the complete renovation of the climate control system for a “safe house” in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago (below). This home renovation project and the services it will eventually provide for up to 20 people will be managed by Wings Program Inc. Construction is scheduled to begin this Spring and continue throughout the summer.

The AHR Expo Innovation Awards are given each year to recognize the most innovative and useful products showcased at the AHR Expo in nine separate categories: Building Automation, Cooling, Green Building, Heating, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Refrigeration, Software, Tools, and Ventilation. Products are judged on the basis on their design, creativity, energy efficiency, and value to the HVAC&R Industry.

Award Winning products and products worthy of Honorable Mention are determined by a panel of judges, appointed by the ASHRAE Journal for their knowledge and expertise in the HVAC&R Industry. Award Winners will be honored with an engraved crystal award during a brief Ceremony held at the AHR Expo in January. During the Ceremony, one of the nine winners will be identified as the 2009 AHR Expo Product of the Year Winner.

2009 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners

	Building Automation AIC Wireless - WBT900 The WBT900 from AIC Wireless provides wireless transmission of BACnet MSTP information over 900 MHz. The plug-and-play unit requires no network setup, and baud rate changes can be configured through HyperTerminal. Point-to-multipoint configuration allows multiple devices or entire building networks to be shared from one location. It ranges up to several miles. It is suitable for many possible remote metering applications. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Building Automation Company Product Bell & Gossett Technologic 502 CAN2GO (SCL Elements Inc.) CAN2GO for Building Automation Distech Controls, Inc. ECB-VAV BACnet controller with Open-to-Wireless Solution HCi (Hydronic Components, Inc.) Terminator EvoFlo Viconics Electronics, Inc. VBZS-BACnet Zoning System
	Cooling Delphi - Micro Channel Evaporator The all-aluminum Micro Channel Evaporator from Delphi is an indoor heat exchanger for air-conditioning systems. The design evenly distributes refrigerant. The evaporator is only 60% of the mass of traditional designs with the same energy-efficient rating. Also the micro channel evaporators solve copper formicary corrosion that affects indoor coils. It is 100% recyclable. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Cooling Company Product ClimateMaster, Inc. Tranquility Split (TTP) Series Daikin AC (Americas), Inc. VRV® III Danfoss EcoFlow-Electronic Expansion Distributor Motivair Corporation Free-Cooling, Chillers
	Green Building Danfoss - Performer VSD The Performer VSD from Danfoss is a cost-efficient, green home HVAC solution for SEER 18 and higher. It integrates a variable-speed scroll compressor, drive and control electronics for EEV, condenser fan and reversing valve. It offers load matching from 900 to 4,500 rpm, using a newly designed IPM motor. It is a clean drive with virtually no harmonics and an active power factor correction (PF 0.98+). It has a dehumidification mode without reheating, and operates down to 55 dBa. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Green Building Company Product Controlled Air Systems, Inc. PIRO-Network Daikin AC (Americas), Inc. Daikin Altherma GALCO - CLIMALIFE Thermera® Optimum Energy, LLC OptimumHVAC
	Heating Dalkin AC (Americas), Inc. - VRV® III - C VRV III-C heat pump system from Daikin AC (Americas) performs efficiently at outdoor temperatures as low as -13° F (-25° C), allowing customers designing commercial applications to maintain higher heating output and efficiency levels at low temperatures. It features a two-stage inverter compression system. An additional outdoor unit, called a function unit, uses a small inverter compressor to increase the refrigerant pressure below 32° F (0° C) to provide high-efficiency comfortable heat at lower ambient conditions. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Heating Company Product Bryan Steam LLC Triple-Flex Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing Hot Water Boiler Grundfos Pumps Corporation ALPHA Heat Transfer Products, Inc. Phoenix Evolution NTI MATRIX Schwank supraSchwank
	IAQ Samsung Electronics (Samsung Compressor Direct) - SPi SPi from Samsung Electronics (Samsung Compressor Direct) is an ion generator that eliminates harmful contaminants, bacteria, allergens, viruses and fungi in closed environments. It uses microplasma discharge to generate hydrogen atoms and oxygen ions. The active hydrogen bonds with the active oxygen radical, which is a strong oxidant and a toxic substance, and neutralizes it. It does not require a filter and is safe to people, pets and plants. Click here to view Honorable Mention for IAQ Company Product Daikin AC (Americas), Inc. Quaternity&trade Dust Free, LP EnviroGreen 8 Pleat by Dust Free Honeywell International Inc. Wireless TrueSTEAM Humidification Systems Purafil, Inc. IAQ PuraGRID Filter with the GridBLOK Technology
	Refrigeration Muller Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. - 3C Condenser The 3C Condenser from Muller Industries Australia is an adiabatic remote air-cooled condenser for commercial refrigeration systems. It has an advanced microchannel technology and adiabatic precooling that enable substantial savings in energy and refrigerant while improving reliability. The product demonstrates that using a small amount of water (on extreme days) can offer water-cooled energy efficiency without high water consumption and the downside of chemical treatment. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Refrigeration Company Product KeepRite Refrigeration "Smart-Speed" Evaporators Trenton Refrigeration "TQ" Quiet Condensing Units
	Software AEC Design Group - ArtrA 0&M ArtrA O&M (Operations & Maintenance) from AEC Design Group allows HVAC contractors to attach operations and maintenance documentation and data to 3-D models to more efficiently install and maintain HVAC systems. It allows contractors to attach any type of documentation or data (including live data from sensors). Click here to view Honorable Mention for Software Company Product Heat Controller, Inc. LoopLogix(tm) Jonas Software eRouting Mc4 Software LLC SunnyCad
	Tools LA-CO Industries, Inc. - Cool Gel-Heat Barrier Spray Cool Gel-Heat Barrier Spray from LA-CO Industries is a gelled formula that, when sprayed on prior to torch use, protects vital valves and components from overheating. Cool Gel can be applied on finished surfaces, valves, hardwood flooring or any other heat-sensitive surfaces. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Tools Company Product CO2Meter.com K-33 ELG Data Logger UEi EAGLE X C155KIT
	Ventilation DuraSystems Barriers, Inc - DuraDuct HP DuraDuct HP from DuraSystems Barriers is a fire and blast duct system that can withstand a charge of 2 bar overpressure and has a fire rating of two hours. It provides ventilation in high-risk buildings. It is a UL/ULC fire-rated duct system that does not require additional wraps or enclosures. It is impact and moisture resistant, provides sound attenuation and is maintenance-free. Click here to view Honorable Mention for Ventilation Company Product Arzel Zoning Technology, Inc. Evergreen Zoning Big Ass Fans Isis(tm) E + E Elektronik Ges. m.b.H. EE575

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