When precision meets power, incredible things can happen. Join us for today's episode of Inside AAON, with special guests Reema Kamat, former Senior Director of Commercial Unitary HVAC at Copeland, and Josh Walker, Senior Manager of Product Engineering at AAON, to learn about the heart of our systems and the ingenuity behind building a reliable product.
Their discussion highlights the engineering driving AAON’s groundbreaking Alpha Class air-source heat pumps. Built on a partnership with Copeland that spans more than three decades, Alpha Class has evolved with advanced variable-speed compressor technology and refrigerant injection capabilities. The result: Alpha Class EXTREME SERIES that operates down to -20°F and offers 100% heating capacity at 5°F, a first for commercial rooftop units. Together, AAON and Copeland continue to advance the industry's shift toward electrification.
Tune in to hear how two engineering teams turned collaboration into a competitive edge.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE:
01:43 – Skip Intro
02:00 – Intro to Copeland
06:41 – Value & Collaboration
13:24 – Engineering Challenges
15:57 – Tech Differentiators
26:46 – Looking Ahead
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