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Inside Price: Welcome to Price Technical Center North

Posted by Price Industries on October 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Bringing Training, Testing and Innovation Together

We are excited to unveil Price Technical Center North (PTCN) at Price’s headquarters in Winnipeg, MB! Originally part of Price Research Center North (PRCN), this 4,000 sq. ft. space is now a living showroom that’s home to 20 interactive displays, each one carefully planned to deliver an in-depth and enriching experience for all who visit.

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Topics: Noise Control, Acoustic Panels, GRD, Terminals, Fan Coils, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Training, Tours, Critical Environments, Contractors, Blower Coils

Price Fan Coils: Inside the Science

Posted by Tim Wilson on September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

The Modeling, Engineering and Testing Behind a Pretty Cool Product

Whenever I stay at a hotel, I like to take a few minutes to inspect the air conditioner. Most of the time it’s a fan coil, and I think they’re pretty cool. Hopefully after reading this blog post, you will too.

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Topics: Fan Coils, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Blower Coils

Case Study: Chinook Regional Hospital

Posted by Erica Forbes on September 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Low-Profile Ultrasuite Provides a Customized Ceiling Solution

Since its opening in 1988, Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB, has provided high-quality patient-centered care for the residents of southwestern Alberta. It offers a full range of healthcare services for the region, including a 24/7 emergency department, intensive care unit and extensive outpatient services. According to Alberta Health Services, more than 10,800 surgeries are performed at the hospital every year.

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Topics: HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Critical Environments, ASHRAE 170

How Do Water Coils Work?

Posted by Ryan Johnson, PE on August 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Diving into the Deep End of Water Coil Construction and Performance

What actually happens when you press the “up” button on the thermostat? What makes the air “hot”? Moving heat in and out of buildings is more complex than simply heating and cooling the outdoor air. While outdoor air is typically preconditioned before becoming primary system air, there is often a need for further cooling or reheating for thermal comfort purposes.

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Topics: Pressure Drop, Terminals, Fan Coils, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Tech Tip

Electronic Room Pressure Monitoring

Posted by Curtis Carrick on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Advancing Infection Prevention and Sterility in Critical Environments

Healthcare-associated infections remain a persistent challenge, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that 1 in 31 US patients acquired at least one infection during care in 2024. This reality underscores the critical role of environmental control – particularly room pressurization – in safeguarding both patients and healthcare staff.

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Topics: Controls, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Critical Environments, ASHRAE 170

At Price, when we say “the sky is the limit,” we actually mean it.

Our customers have come to count on a consistent and ever-increasing stream of new products and enhancements.  Price has a large team of experienced and talented engineers who are consistently working on breakthrough ideas.  We are not afraid to move into whole new product categories if we believe we have a contribution to make.

  • Research & Innovation
  • Technical Tours
  • Training Classes
  • Targeted Discussions
  • Mock-up Testing
  • Custom Solutions & Specials
  • Custom Finishes
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Virtual Reality

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