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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
Health Canada Issues Recall for 5550 Heat Pumps
Canada: Health Canada has issued a recall for three brands of heat pumps, with approximately 5,549 units sold in the country. The recall...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
Haier Announces New Distribution Partnerships in Europe
Greece/Netherlands: Expanding its European presence, Haier HVAC Europe has secured a distribution agreement with Kokotas Klimatismos in...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
German Solar Thermal Market Declines Significantly Amid Challenges
Germany: The solar thermal market in Germany has faced a significant downturn, with sales of solar collectors dropping sharply from...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
Heat Geek and Vaillant Forms Strategic Partnership
UK: Heat Geek has announced a new strategic partnership with Vaillant, aiming to establish a benchmark for heating system design and...
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Jun 26, 20241 min read
Federal Government Finalizes Ban on High-GWP Small Air Conditioners in Australia
Australia: The federal government has amended The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations to ban the import...
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Jun 26, 20241 min read
AC Makers in India Hike Prices By 3-5%
India: AC Makers in India hike prices by 3-5%, this includes the likes of Mitsubishi, Lloyd, and Voltas Ltd. This increase, driven by...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
Aira To Open EUR 300M Heat Pump Factory in Poland
Poland/Sweden: Swedish heat pump group Aira is set to inaugurate its first factory, a EUR 300 million (USD 320.9 million) facility in...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
Samsung Sees Surge in Air Conditioner Sales in Korea
South Korea: Samsung has noted a surge s in sales of air conditioners in its home market in Korea during the current summer season....
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
Bangladesh Customs Seizes Substandard Chinese Refrigerants
Bangladesh: Customs officials at the port of Chittagong have intercepted Chinese shipments of substandard refrigerants valued at up to...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
Daikin Targets 2 Million AC Units in India
India: Daikin, an air conditioner manufacturer, aims to produce two million units in India this fiscal year and is exploring more export...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read
Kensa and GTC Join Hands to Provide Renewable Heating for New Homes in Britain
UK: The UK's largest installer and operator of multi-utility networks, GTC, and the leading manufacturer and installer of ground source...
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Jun 20, 20242 min read
India's AC Market Soars Amid Heatwave, Manufacturers Airlifting Components
India: Air-conditioning manufacturers in India are airlifting components, such as compressors and crossflow fans/motors, to meet the...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Beijer Ref Buys Majority Stake in Hungarian HVAC Distributor Cool4U
Sweden/Hungary: Beijer Ref has entered into an agreement to purchase 80% of the shares in Cool4U, a prominent HVAC distributor based in...
ravi_sharma
Jun 20, 20241 min read
SBH Radiators Sells All its Inventory in an Auction After Shutdown in April
UK: Radiators, a UK manufacturing specialist, entered liquidation in April. Designer radiators worth nearly GBP 333,000 (USD 423,000) are...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Thailand's Air Conditioner Market Grows by 30% Amid Rising Temperatures
Thailand: High temperatures are expected to drive a significant increase in air conditioner sales and maintenance in Thailand, with the...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Hitachi Planning to Sell its Stake From Johnson Controls-Hitachi JV
USA/Japan: Hitachi is planning to sell its 40% stake in the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, with potential...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Simon Karlin named as NIBE Climate Solutions Head
Sweden: Simon Karlin, currently serving as COO and Executive Vice President of Beijer Ref’s EMEA business area, is set to join the...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Spruce Root Secures Federal Funding for Heat Pump Installation in Southeast Alaska
USA: Spruce Root has announced that it has secured federal funding to install up to 240 air-source heat pumps on Prince of Wales Island...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Baxi and Freedom Heat Pumps Form New Distribution Partnership
UK: Freedom Heat Pumps, one of the UK's leading heat pump distributors, has entered into a strategic partnership with Baxi. This...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
Havells to Invest USD 7 million in Expanding AC Production Capacities
India: Home appliances maker Havells has announced an investment of Rs 50-60 crore (USD 6-7.1 million) to expand its air conditioner...
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