Steffes Team Attends 2026 Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Expo

Members of the Steffes Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) team attended the 2026 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Expo (AHR) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to share about our innovative products and network with leaders in the industry.

The AHR Expo brings 50,000 HVACR attendees together to showcase various leading-edge products and technologies, while also fostering relationships and business and career growth within the industry.

“AHR allows us to connect with hundreds of people in a short period of time,” said Barry Kraiter, ETS engineering supervisor. “Building relationships with partners and suppliers strengthens trust, improves communication, and creates a better foundation for solving problems and exploring new ideas.”

Throughout the Expo, the Steffes team highlighted ETS technology integrated across a range of heating products. Attendees were invited to participate in hands-on demonstrations, giving them the opportunity to look inside the units and see firsthand how our technology works, from internal components to the innovation behind each design.

Beyond the booth, the Expo provided additional opportunities for the team to meet with suppliers in person and continue building strong partnerships. Events like AHR go beyond simply exhibiting; they are about exchanging ideas, strengthening relationships, and growing together as an industry.

“There is something extremely valuable about having face-to-face discussions with others in the industry,” said Corey Graff, ETS national sales manager. “In recent years, we’ve been able to capitalize on those conversations by having full model displays in our booth. Being able to walk through how the unit functions and explain the value it brings to both the end user and the utility makes a big difference. It also allows us to show suppliers exactly where their products are being used in our systems.”

The Steffes team came back energized for 2026. We’re looking forward to an exciting year in ETS technology! “We have a strong lineup of products and even more exciting opportunities ahead,” Barry added. “What motivates me most is our incredible team and the collaboration across production, design and manufacturing engineering, sales, marketing, technical support, and more truly reflects a powerful one-team mentality.”