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Tim Ward H+A International 312.332.4650 ext. 18
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AHR EXPO® LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE CHAT FEATURE
Follow AHR Expo on Twitter too

WESTPORT, Connecticut…April 21, 2010 — AHR Expo has launched two new communication tools designed to keep HVAC/R professionals worldwide updated on the latest show-related news. The two new tools are webchat, on the AHR Expo website, and a new Twitter account.

The webchat tool allows web visitors to chat live with an AHR Expo staff member directly from any page on the website (www.ahrexpo.com), without having to send an email or pick up the phone. The convenience of this connection enables current and potential Show exhibitors and visitors to have their questions answered immediately. Webchat provides site visitors an additional way to interact with the AHR Expo team and gain access to information about the largest HVAC/R event of the year, the 2011 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, January 31 – February 2, 2011.

The addition of Twitter (www.twitter.com/ahrexpo) provides another channel for the HVAC/R industry to engage in discussions about the 2011 Show in Las Vegas, educational opportunities, industry issues, exhibitor products and brands and numerous other items. Twitter is the fastest-growing social media site with hundreds of millions of users across the world, many in the HVAC/R industry.

“We are excited to provide these valuable technology tools that will assist attendees, exhibitors and all HVAC/R professionals in their exchange of ideas so that they may learn from each other,” said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages the AHR Expo.

The 2011 AHR Expo is endorsed by 31 leading HVAC/R industry associations and is co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). The Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is an honorary sponsor. ASHRAE's winter meeting is held concurrently with the AHR Expo each year.

For more information, current schedule and registration information visit the Show’s website at www.ahrexpo.com.

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About the AHR EXPO

As the largest and most comprehensive HVAC/R exposition, the AHR Expo attracts tens of thousands of attendees from all facets of the industry, including contractors, engineers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, OEMs, architects, builders, industrial plant operators, facility owners and managers, agents and reps.

Since 1930, the AHR Expo has been the HVAC/R professional’s best resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It’s a hands-on, interactive event that showcases a wide spectrum of equipment, systems, and components. This unique industry forum creates a dynamic marketing environment unequaled in size and scope by any other industry event.

The AHR Expo is produced and managed by International Exposition Company, 15 Franklin Street, Westport, CT 06880; telephone: 203-221-9232; fax: 203-221-9260; e-mail: info@ahrexpo.com; website: www.ahrexpo.com.