Industry Trends, Insights, and What They Mean Moving Forward
The AHR Expo 2026, held February 2–4 in Las Vegas, brought together thousands of HVACR professionals from around the world and offered a clear snapshot of where the industry is headed. While new products and technologies were on full display, what stood out most this year was not any single innovation, it was how quickly several emerging trends are becoming standard expectations.
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AHR Expo 2026 is taking place Feb. 2-4, in Las Vegas, and if you are attending, we encourage you to stop by the booths of the manufacturers Tom Barrow Company represents who will be exhibiting at the show.
We're pleased to share several results from our HVAC Market & Partner Experience survey conducted in December. Thank you to everyone who participated – your feedback is important as we work to be a helpful and reliable resource.
The new Aerify is a single package air source heat pump designed for 100% Outdoor Air applications with energy recovery. The Aerify is available from 900 to 2500 CFM. Delivering exceptional performance over a wide range of outdoor air conditions, this high efficiency unit contains a total energy recovery wheel, ECM fans for both the supply and exhaust air as well as a variable capacity compressor. Installed indoors, the 30”H horizontal cabinet design fits above a drop ceiling or floor mounted on a mezzanine.
A large number of industrial materials and processes require dry air. Did you know...
Tree limbs, metal siding, and debris from wind-destroyed building structures are just a few examples of projectiles that collide into AHUs during high-wind events. Extreme winds can also create inherent frame and cabinet wall pressure stress.
An air handling unit can survive a hurricane if it’s properly designed and tested for the most extreme conditions, and Miami-Dade County has established a set of building standards specifically designed around HVHZ conditions.
Industry Veteran David Hensley to Lead New Office
Tom Barrow Company is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in Knoxville, Tennessee. The expansion marks the company’s 12th location in the region and further strengthens its commitment to serving the growing commercial HVAC market in East Tennessee.
To conclude our 70th anniversary team member highlight series, we are proud to shine the spotlight on David Braun, Vice President of Treasury and Finance at Impact Climate Technologies.
David’s journey with our organization began in 1998, when he joined Tom Barrow Company. Prior to stepping into his current role with ICT, he served as Chief Financial Officer of TBCo, helping guide the company through years of growth, expansion, and industry leadership.
This month we’re excited to recognize a team member celebrating a significant anniversary with TBCo. Congratulations to Sandy Kimball, Project Coordinator/Inside Sales Assistant with TBCo Tampa, on her 30 year anniversary!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication – we appreciate you.