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   🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a drop. 🙏 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 Visit our website ⁠www.hvacrnd.com