2026 Innovation Awards

YMAE AIR-COOLED INVERTER SCROLL CHILLER AND HEAT PUMP 

This product is an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), different from all the other products on the market since it can operate at an OAT of -25C and still provide 120F hot water. This product is one of a kind with its high COP and its inverter compressors. Inverter compressors allow us to operate at partial loads without putting the entire unit/compressors in operation.

BLANCO CATRIS FLEXO FILTER-READY FAUCET 

Putting water where you want and need it, the Filter-ready faucet offers two faucets in one space and ensures 100% purified water every time. The product can connect to most filtration systems and has a 1.5 GPM flow rate. Features include the dual spray head, with a 360 swivel for extended range, and a magnetic docking arm to ensure precise, convenient hose docking every time.  

IVRY TECHNOLOGIES VIRTUAL ELECTRICAL TRAINING PROGRAM & IDEAL VIRTUAL ELECTRICIAN EXPERIENCE 

IVRY Technologies, a subsidiary of IDEAL Industries, is proud to announce the launch of our VET2 (Virtual Electrical Training 2) training module.  This cutting-edge, virtual reality-based training program was developed in conjunction with our partners at NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) in order to provide Canadian electrical apprentices a new and exciting method to learn their craft in a safe and sustainable environment.  IDEAL and NETCO have collaborated to deliver the IVRY Technologies VET 1 platform to students in Ontario for 2+ years with incredible success and are proud to be making both VET 1 and VET 2 modules available to IBEW Training Centers across Canada in 2024.

LEDVANCE OPTI-SELECT AREA LIGHT  

This product introduces an industry-first feature: OPTI-SELECT – Field Adjustable Distribution. Offering field adjustable distribution without the need for lens changes, embodying unmatched versatility and simplicity. Integrating the innovative Field Adjustable Distribution technology, this product allows for seamless switching between Type III, IV, and V distributions without changing lenses. This revolutionary feature allows for 27 unique SKUs in one product, including selectable options of three Correlated Color Temperatures (CCTs), three lumen outputs, and three optical distributions, ensuring a perfect match for any outdoor lighting scenario.