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    5 Exhibitors to Visit at AHR Expo International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition 2027

    This set spans applied chillers, VRF and heat pump systems, HVAC electrical infrastructure, precision humidity control, and EC fan assemblies, covering buyer jobs from central-plant specification to OEM component sourcing.

    Jan 25–27, 2027McCormick Place Convention CenterChicago, IL7 min read

    Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09

    Five stands worth building your first day around

    AHR Expo runs January 25 through 27, 2027 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, one of the largest convention facilities in North America. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies spread across multiple halls, a buyer who arrives without a plan will spend the first morning covering the same ground twice and still miss key suppliers before the afternoon keynotes pull the crowd away from the floor.

    The five companies in this guide, Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd, LG Electronics, EATON, Munters India Humidity Control Pvt. Ltd., and ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd., collectively address the full mechanical and electrical stack of a commercial HVAC&R project: central-plant airside equipment, VRF and heat pump systems, power management and motor controls, process-critical humidity treatment, and energy-efficient fan assemblies. Visiting them in sequence gives a mechanical contractor, MEP consultant, or facility engineer a grounded view of complementary product lines before the floor gets crowded on day two.

    Why these exhibitors

    A set built around the full HVAC&R project stack

    These five companies were assembled because their product categories align with distinct but interdependent buyer jobs on a single commercial or industrial HVAC&R project. An MEP consultant specifying a central-plant chiller from Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd will face downstream decisions about VRF or heat pump alternatives from LG Electronics, electrical distribution and drive selection from EATON, humidity treatment from Munters India Humidity Control Pvt. Ltd., and fan assembly sourcing from ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd. Visiting all five in one route surfaces those interdependencies while the conversations are still fresh, which is a practical advantage over returning to each stand on separate days. This is not a ranking, and there are many other exhibitors at AHR Expo 2027 whose products may be equally relevant to your project.

    How to use this Shared Spotlight

    1. Download the AHR Expo floor map before you arrive McCormick Place spans several interconnected halls. Confirm each exhibitor's assigned hall and booth number on the official AHR Expo website at ahrexpo.com so you can plot a walking order that avoids crossing back through the same hall multiple times.
    2. Anchor your morning to the largest footprints first Carrier and LG typically occupy larger stand footprints with working equipment on display. Arrive at opening to get uninterrupted time with engineers before traffic builds. Use the exhibitor card anchors in this guide to pre-read each company's focus so your conversations are specific from the first minute.
    3. Group the electrical and component suppliers into one pass EATON, Munters, and ZIEHL-ABEGG cover power management, humidity control, and fan systems respectively. These stands tend to be denser with technical staff and shorter on demonstration space, making them well suited to a focused mid-morning or early-afternoon visit when you have specific specification questions ready.
    4. Leave time for follow-up literature and sample collection Each of these five companies carries datasheets, selection software access, or physical samples that are easier to collect in person than to request post-show. Budget ten minutes per stand beyond your conversation time so you leave with the materials your engineering team will need for the specification process.

    Floor-planning tip Block the first two hours of January 25 exclusively for this five-stand route so that the opening-day energy and full staff presence work in your favor before afternoon sessions draw exhibitor personnel away from their booths.

    TL;DR

    5 stops worth planning

    Suggested floor route

    Start with central plant, finish with components

    Beginning at Carrier and LG, then moving to EATON before closing with Munters and ZIEHL-ABEGG, follows a logical specification sequence from system-level equipment to electrical infrastructure to specialty components, which also tends to reduce backtracking when these categories are distributed across McCormick Place's hall layout.

    1. 1Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration LtdPrioritize this stand if you are an MEP consultant, HVAC contractor or facility manager specifying central-plant chillers or airside equipment for commercial, hospitality or industrial process-cooling projects in India or comparable high-ambient markets.Central Hall, Booth C1202
    2. 2LG ElectronicsPrioritize this stand if you are a mechanical contractor or facilities engineer evaluating VRF or heat pump systems for mid-size commercial or mixed-use projects where refrigerant compliance and controls integration are active specification concerns.S8777
    3. 3EATONPrioritize this stand if you are a mechanical or electrical contractor, OEM, or facility engineer specifying a complete HVAC/R electrical system and want to evaluate drives, motor controls, circuit protection, and structural support from one supplier.Booth S8413
    4. 4Munters India Humidity Control Pvt. Ltd.Prioritize this stand if you are a plant or facility engineer specifying precise humidity control for pharmaceutical, food, or data center environments, or a process industry buyer sourcing tower internals and mist elimination equipment.
    5. 5ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd.Prioritize this stand if you are an OEM engineer or procurement buyer specifying energy-efficient fan assemblies for refrigeration or air handling equipment and want to evaluate a single-source supplier covering motor, blade, and controls.
    Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd logo

    Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd

    Commercial and applied HVAC&R equipment — chillers, air handling units, cassettes, ducted splits and fan coil units — manufactured in India for commercial, industrial and transport cooling applications.

    BoothC1202Central Hall
    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an MEP consultant, HVAC contractor or facility manager specifying central-plant chillers or airside equipment for commercial, hospitality or industrial process-cooling projects in India or comparable high-ambient markets.Read more

    About

    Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd is headquartered in Narsingpur, Gurugram, Haryana, India, and operates as a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the company founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning. Incorporated in 1992 and with a manufacturing presence in India since 1986, the company produces a range of applied and light-commercial HVAC&R equipment including the 30RB Air-Cooled Modular Scroll Chiller, 39S Air Handling Units, air- and water-cooled screw chillers, cassettes, ducted splits and fan coil units.

    All major product lines are manufactured at the Gurugram facility, which has logged more than 35 million man-hours without a lost-work-day incident and is co-located with an R&D center and advanced quality clinic. The company reaches buyers through 24 sales and service offices and a network of over 900 channel partners across India, covering commercial, hospitality, pharma, industrial process-cooling and public-sector segments including Railways, MES and Metro projects. The 30RB modular scroll chiller is designed to operate across a 10°C to 48°C ambient range and is anticipated to qualify under India's 3- and 4-star Chiller Star Labeling Program.

    The localization of our offering, Made in India, Made for India - instills confidence in our customers. Adapting our products to meet local needs has garnered a positive reception, solidifying Carrier as a reliable and trustworthy choice. — Dhiraj Wadhwa, Director of Applied Sales and Overseas Markets, Carrier

    At AHR Expo International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition

    Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd is confirmed as an exhibitor at AHR Expo 2027 at McCormick Place, Chicago, January 25 to 27. The company's product scope spans the core themes of the show, covering central-plant cooling, airside distribution, refrigeration and building automation. Visitors can expect the stand to represent Carrier's applied equipment portfolio, including chiller and air handling unit lines, alongside the global Carrier organization's broader climate and energy solutions presence at the event.

    30RB Air-Cooled Modular Scroll Chiller: up to 16 units per module, 10°C to 48°C ambient operating range, anticipated 3- and 4-star Chiller Star Labeling Program rating39S Air Handling Units: modular airside units produced at the Gurugram factory for commercial building HVAC distributionAir- and water-cooled screw chillers for central-plant and industrial process cooling, including pharma and manufacturing referencesMade-in-India manufacturing at Gurugram: 35+ years of local production, on-site R&D center and quality clinicService reach: 24 sales and service offices and 900+ channel partners across India for installation, commissioning and aftermarket supportApplied chillersAir handling unitsMade in IndiaProcess cooling
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are an MEP consultant, HVAC contractor or facility manager specifying central-plant chillers or airside equipment for commercial, hospitality or industrial process-cooling projects in India or comparable high-ambient markets.

    What to ask at the booth

    • What is the lead time and regional availability for the 30RB modular scroll chiller, and which configurations are currently in stock?
    • Can you provide rated efficiency data at high ambient conditions (48°C) for the full modular scroll chiller range?
    • What retrofit support do you offer for replacing legacy centrifugal or screw chillers in existing central plants?
    • Which pharma or industrial process-cooling project references can you share for the water-cooled screw chiller line?
    • How does your channel-partner and service-office network handle commissioning and aftermarket support for large applied installations?
    LG Electronics logo

    LG Electronics

    Commercial and residential HVAC systems, heat pumps, and air quality solutions

    BoothS8777
    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a mechanical contractor or facilities engineer evaluating VRF or heat pump systems for mid-size commercial or mixed-use projects where refrigerant compliance and controls integration are active specification concerns.Read more

    About

    LG Electronics is a global consumer electronics and home appliance manufacturer with a significant commercial HVAC division. Its HVAC portfolio spans multi-split and variable refrigerant flow systems, heat pumps, ducted and ductless units, air handling equipment, and building energy management controls serving both residential and commercial markets.

    LG's HVAC business competes on breadth of system configurations and inverter-driven compressor technology, which it applies across product tiers to address efficiency requirements in markets where electrification mandates and refrigerant transition regulations are reshaping purchasing decisions.

    At AHR Expo International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition

    AHR Expo draws contractors, engineers, and facility buyers evaluating HVAC equipment across every building segment. Given LG's product scope in VRF, heat pump, and air quality categories, visitors can expect the stand to reflect current priorities in low-GWP refrigerant compliance, cold-climate heat pump performance, and building controls integration, all active topics on the AHR floor.

    Variable refrigerant flow multi-zone systems for commercial applicationsInverter-driven heat pump configurations for cold-climate performanceLow-GWP refrigerant compatibility and transition roadmapDucted and ductless split systems across residential and light commercial tiersBuilding energy management and controls integrationVRFHeat PumpsAir QualityBuilding Controls
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are a mechanical contractor or facilities engineer evaluating VRF or heat pump systems for mid-size commercial or mixed-use projects where refrigerant compliance and controls integration are active specification concerns.

    What to ask at the booth

    • What is your current refrigerant transition roadmap for VRF product lines, and which SKUs are already A2L or A1 certified?
    • How does your cold-climate heat pump performance hold up below 0°F, and what is the rated capacity at low ambient?
    • What controls platforms does your VRF system integrate with natively, and how is third-party BMS connectivity handled?
    • What lead times and distribution support look like for commercial projects in the Midwest?
    • Are there any new product introductions or updated efficiency ratings being announced at this show?
    EATON logo

    EATON

    Intelligent power management company offering electrical distribution, industrial control, variable frequency drives and circuit protection for HVAC/R, commercial buildings and critical infrastructure.

    BoothS8413
    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a mechanical or electrical contractor, OEM, or facility engineer specifying a complete HVAC/R electrical system and want to evaluate drives, motor controls, circuit protection, and structural support from one supplier.Read more

    About

    Eaton Corporation plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with operational leadership based in Cleveland, Ohio, is an intelligent power management company founded in 1911. With approximately 93,000 employees and 2024 sales of nearly $25 billion, it serves customers across more than 160 countries. Its portfolio relevant to HVAC/R and commercial buildings spans the PowerXL DH1 variable frequency drive family, power distribution assemblies, motor controls, circuit protection, and B-Line Series structural support systems.

    Eaton's end-to-end electrical portfolio allows mechanical and electrical contractors to source drives, panelboards, transformers, busway, contactors, and cable tray from a single supplier. The PowerXL DH1 HVAC/R VFD ships with built-in BACnet/MS-TP and Modbus communications, enabling direct integration with building automation systems without additional gateways. The company also holds experience as a federal contractor supporting compliance with Buy America and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding requirements, a capability demonstrated by a roughly $10 million equipment contribution to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport electric Central Utility Plant awarded in 2024.

    There's substantial federal support for infrastructure investments enabling far more resilient and sustainable energy systems. Providing the solutions, services and expertise needed to help the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport make this project a reality showcases our ability to help customers reduce emissions while improving reliability and return on investment.

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    Eaton is listed as an exhibitor at AHR Expo 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago. No official product-specific activation or press announcement has been confirmed ahead of the show. Given its HVAC/R-focused portfolio, visitors can expect to engage with representatives covering the PowerXL DH1 drive line, motor control and circuit protection assemblies, and B-Line structural support systems. Buyers evaluating drive-to-BAS integration, combination motor control specifications, or power distribution for commercial and critical-infrastructure projects will find relevant product expertise on the floor.

    PowerXL DH1 HVAC/R VFD with Active Energy Control algorithm and native BACnet/MS-TP and Modbus communicationsFire mode and smoke purge functionality built into HVAC drive firmware for life-safety code complianceXT IEC contactors, overload relays, and motor management relays with real-time fault alertingB-Line Series strut, cable tray, and trapeze hanger systems targeting up to 50 percent reduction in installation timeFederal infrastructure project support including Buy America and IIJA compliance documentationVFDsBACnet IntegrationMotor ControlsPower Distribution
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are a mechanical or electrical contractor, OEM, or facility engineer specifying a complete HVAC/R electrical system and want to evaluate drives, motor controls, circuit protection, and structural support from one supplier.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which PowerXL DH1 drive models map to my application's horsepower and voltage, and what BACnet integration do they support out of the box?
    • How do your VFD fire mode and smoke purge features align with the code requirements on my specific HVAC project?
    • Can you provide short-circuit current rating documentation for your combination motor control and circuit protection solutions?
    • What lead times and regional channel partners do you have for distribution equipment and drives in my area?
    • How can Eaton support IIJA or Buy America compliance on federally funded infrastructure projects?
    Munters India Humidity Control Pvt. Ltd. logo

    Munters India Humidity Control Pvt. Ltd.

    A global leader in energy-efficient air treatment and climate solutions for business-critical processes requiring precise control of humidity and temperature.

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a plant or facility engineer specifying precise humidity control for pharmaceutical, food, or data center environments, or a process industry buyer sourcing tower internals and mist elimination equipment.Read more

    About

    Munters India Humidity Control Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of Munters Group, incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. The entity operates within the global Munters Group, which was founded in 1955 by Swedish inventor Carl Munters and employs approximately 3,700 to 5,400 people worldwide. The India operation covers desiccant dehumidifiers, evaporative cooling and humidification systems, desiccant air conditioning systems, and mass transfer equipment including tower trays, packings, and mist elimination components.

    The Munters Group's proprietary rotary desiccant technology underpins its positioning across mission-critical environments where temperature and humidity tolerances are tight. Served segments include pharmaceutical and food manufacturing, data centers, battery production facilities, and process industries requiring tower internals. The India entity is registered for both product trading in humidification and dehumidification and the design and manufacture of mass transfer equipment, giving it a broader scope than a typical distribution arm.

    At AHR Expo International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition

    Munters is confirmed as an exhibitor at AHR Expo 2027 in Chicago. Based on the company's product scope and its participation at prior AHR Expo editions, visitors can expect to engage with representatives on desiccant dehumidification systems, evaporative cooling and humidification units, and desiccant-based air conditioning for industrial and commercial applications. AHR Expo's Indoor Air Quality, Cooling, and Sustainable Solutions themes align directly with Munters' core product categories, making the stand a relevant stop for engineers and contractors specifying humidity control in demanding environments.

    Rotary desiccant dehumidifiers for low-humidity pharmaceutical and food production environmentsEvaporative cooling and humidification systems for industrial and commercial facilitiesDesiccant air conditioning for factory floor human comfort applicationsMass transfer equipment: tower trays, tower packings, and mist elimination components2005 AHR Expo Innovation Award for the H2O LiquidAire desiccant-based makeup air systemDesiccant DehumidificationEvaporative CoolingHumidity ControlMass Transfer
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are a plant or facility engineer specifying precise humidity control for pharmaceutical, food, or data center environments, or a process industry buyer sourcing tower internals and mist elimination equipment.

    What to ask at the booth

    • What desiccant dehumidification technologies do you recommend for low-humidity food or pharmaceutical production environments?
    • How does Munters' evaporative cooling compare in energy cost for data center climate control versus conventional HVAC?
    • Can you walk through your combined temperature and humidity control units for a specific application?
    • What certifications and after-sales service do you provide for mass transfer equipment and mist elimination?
    • Which industries does the Pune team most commonly support for humidification and dehumidification projects?
    ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd. logo

    ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd.

    EC fans, motors, and drive systems for HVAC and refrigeration

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an OEM engineer or procurement buyer specifying energy-efficient fan assemblies for refrigeration or air handling equipment and want to evaluate a single-source supplier covering motor, blade, and controls.Read more

    About

    ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of ZIEHL-ABEGG SE, a German manufacturer specializing in electronically commutated fan systems, electric motors, and drive technology for ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration applications. The group serves OEMs and system integrators across commercial HVAC, industrial cooling, and building services markets worldwide.

    ZIEHL-ABEGG's EC fan technology is a recognized reference point for energy-efficient air movement in refrigeration units, air handling units, and condensing equipment. The parent group's vertically integrated approach, covering motor design, blade engineering, and control electronics under one roof, is a practical differentiator for buyers specifying complete fan assemblies rather than sourcing components separately.

    At AHR Expo International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition

    AHR Expo draws specifiers, OEM engineers, and procurement teams focused on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, which aligns directly with ZIEHL-ABEGG's EC fan and motor product scope. Visitors to the stand can expect to discuss fan selection for air handling units, refrigeration condensers, and data center cooling, as well as the energy compliance implications of EC drive technology under current and forthcoming efficiency regulations.

    EC fan and motor systems for air handling and refrigeration applicationsVertically integrated fan assembly: motor, blade, and control electronics from one sourceEnergy efficiency compliance for HVAC OEM integrationDrive technology for ventilation and building servicesEC FansHVAC MotorsRefrigerationDrive Systems
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are an OEM engineer or procurement buyer specifying energy-efficient fan assemblies for refrigeration or air handling equipment and want to evaluate a single-source supplier covering motor, blade, and controls.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which EC fan series are available for direct OEM integration into condensing units or AHUs?
    • How does your motor and blade co-development process affect lead times for custom configurations?
    • What efficiency standards do your EC motors currently meet, and what is the roadmap for upcoming regulation changes?
    • What support does the India operation provide for local OEM customers versus what is handled by the parent group?

    Before you leave the hall

    Make your notes while the details are fresh

    After visiting all five stands, take fifteen minutes in the lobby or a quieter corridor to annotate your business cards and datasheets with the specific model numbers, lead times, or contact names discussed. Post-show inboxes fill quickly, and the context you capture on the floor is harder to reconstruct a week later.

    For a broader view of what is happening at AHR Expo 2027, including hall maps, session schedules, and the full exhibitor directory, visit the event page on TradeShowIntel and the official show site at ahrexpo.com.

    AHR Expo 2027 on TradeShowIntel Official AHR Expo website

    Frequently asked questions

    Planning this AHR Expo International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition route

    When and where is AHR Expo 2027?

    AHR Expo 2027 runs from January 25 through January 27, 2027 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. McCormick Place is accessible by CTA, taxi, and rideshare from downtown Chicago hotels.

    Which halls at McCormick Place should I prioritize?

    AHR Expo does not publish final hall assignments until closer to the show date. Check the official exhibitor directory at ahrexpo.com in the weeks before the event to confirm which McCormick Place halls each of the five companies in this guide will occupy, and plan your walking order from there.

    Who is this guide written for?

    This guide is written for MEP consultants, mechanical and electrical contractors, OEM engineers, procurement buyers, and facility managers who are evaluating applied HVAC&R equipment, electrical infrastructure, humidity control systems, or fan assemblies for commercial, industrial, or process-critical projects.

    How do I contact the exhibitors in this guide before the show?

    Each exhibitor card in this Shared Spotlight includes company contact details. You can also reach exhibitors through the official AHR Expo exhibitor directory at ahrexpo.com, which typically offers a direct inquiry or appointment-scheduling function ahead of the event.

    Are these the only HVAC&R exhibitors worth visiting at AHR Expo 2027?

    No. AHR Expo typically hosts more than 2,000 exhibiting companies across cooling, heating, refrigeration, building automation, indoor air quality, and related categories. The five companies in this guide represent paid placements in a Shared Spotlight and are presented as a useful starting route, not as a comprehensive ranking of the show floor.