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THE 2017 AHR EXPO WAS HELD IN LAS VEGAS, AND
spotlighted equipment, systems and people making a difference
to the industry.
Taco, Inc.'s SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control was
announced as the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award Product of
the Year at the show's Innovation Awards ceremony in Las Vegas.
The product, which also secured a win in the Innovation
Awards' plumbing category, allows for easy installation onto
existing domestic hot water recirculation pump systems, to more
efficiently manage on-demand hot water delivery.
"Winning an AHR Expo Innovation Award is a great achieve-
ment," said Wil VandeWiel, president and CEO of Taco, Inc.
"The winning products in all the categories will define the
markets in the next decade, where innovation, sustainability
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and energy management will be
key drivers.
"For Taco Comfort Solutions,
to be recognized as part of this
illustrious group of top-tier com-
panies, is a confirmation of the
new strategic direction we started
a couple of years ago," he contin-
ued. "Being awarded Product of
the Year is a very important mile-
stone for our company, and a great
achievement by all of our employ-
ees. We thank the AHR Expo for all it
does to move the industry forward."
"The AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition is a chance
to publicly acknowledge the hard work companies contribute
toward the future of the industry," said Clay Stevens, president of
International Exposition Company, the show's producer. "We con-
gratulate Taco for being recognized as 2017's Product of the Year,
and extend further congratulations to all ten winners for display-
stone for our company, and a great
achievement by all of our employ-
ees. We thank the AHR Expo for all it
Taco, Inc.'s SmartPlug
Instant Hot Water Control.