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Johnson Controls previews YORK YK-HT two-stage economized centrifugal chiller at AHR Expo, delivering energy, water and space savings
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is previewing the high-density, compact YORK YK-HT two-stage economized centrifugal chiller at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas. Engineered for data centers and large industrial, pharmaceutical and healthcare campuses, the YK‑HT delivers the industry's widest operating range from a single driveline, operating with condenser leaving fluid temperatures up to 165°F and up to 110°F of lift.
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