AHR Live: Filtration and the Future of Clean HVAC with Kurk Wilks of Mann+Hummel

🎙️ HVAC R&D Podcast — Episode 176 Live from AHR: Filtration, IAQ & The Future of Clean HVAC | Kurk Wilks (MANN+HUMMEL)

Episode 176 of HVAC R&D was recorded live from the AHR show floor with Kurk Wilks, U.S. CEO of MANN+HUMMEL.

MANN+HUMMEL is a global leader in filtration with deep German engineering heritage and a growing presence in the HVAC and indoor air quality space. In this conversation, we zoom out and look at filtration not just as a component, but as a critical piece of the HVAC system.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why filtration is often misunderstood in HVAC system performance

• How filtration impacts airflow, comfort, and equipment longevity

• The growing importance of indoor air quality in residential and commercial spaces

• Sustainability and regulatory pressures shaping filtration innovation

• The challenge of balancing global engineering with local market needs

Kurk also shares his perspective as a CEO leading in the U.S. market — including how global companies navigate evolving industry expectations and where filtration fits into the future of HVAC.

Because as HVAC systems evolve, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:

Air quality, filtration, and system performance are more connected than ever.

#HVAC #FILTRATION #MANNHUMMEL #TradeCrew #HVACR #AHRExpo

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🙏 Thank you to my partners who make this show possible:

DiversiTech • LiveSwitch • JPL Flex • RLS – Rapid Locking System • Resideo • Mann + Hummel • True Nature Meats Co.

🎵 Music credit: Alex Grohl

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