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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.

CSW Industrials Acquire Aspen Manufacturing in USD 313.5 Million
CSW Industrials Acquire Aspen Manufacturing USA: Dallas-based CSW Industrials has announced plans to acquire Texas-based Aspen...
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Mar 261 min read

Dennis Appel Appointed President of Danfoss' New Controls Division
collaboration DENMARK: Danfoss Climate Solutions has appointed Dennis Appel as Divisional President of its newly formed Controls and...
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Mar 251 min read


Bangladesh Air Conditioner Market Continued To Grow in 2024
Air Conditioners Bangladesh: Bangladesh's air conditioner market has expanded significantly, with annual sales increasing from 450,000...
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Mar 231 min read

TPG Capital and GIC Join Race to Acquire Stake in Haier Appliances India
Acquire Stake India: The race to acquire a significant stake in Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd is heating up with the entry of private...
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Mar 212 min read

Vietnam Lawmakers Advocate Removal of Special Consumption Tax on Air Conditioners
Removal of Special Consumption Tax Vietnam: Vietnamese National Assembly deputies have called for the removal of the special consumption...
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Mar 211 min read


Indian AC Manufacturers to Raise Prices by 5-6% Amid Rising Costs
Raise Prices by 5-6% India: With the summer season approaching, air conditioning (AC) manufacturers in India are set to increase prices...
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Mar 211 min read

Air Pros Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell Business Units
Company Files for Bankruptcy USA: AFH Air Pros Solutions, LLC, the parent company of HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance provider...
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Mar 211 min read

Stiebel Eltron Expands Training Centre in UK
Stiebel Eltron Expands Training Centre in UK UK: Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its training centre at its Wirral headquarters, doubling...
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Mar 211 min read

Copeland Opens Engineering and Technology Center in India
Copeland India: Copeland has inaugurated a new Engineering and Technology Center in Pune, Maharashtra, as part of its INR 500 crore (USD...
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Mar 191 min read


Scotland Drops Plans for Mandatory Green Heating Upgrades for New Homes
Green Heating Upgrades Scotland: The Scottish government has decided to abandon its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill in its current form....
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Mar 191 min read

British Gas and NIBE Energy Systems Partner to Strengthen Heat Pump Service Network
NIBE Energy Systems UK: British Gas has formed a strategic partnership with NIBE Energy Systems UK to enhance the service network for...
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Mar 191 min read


India Struggles with Compressor Shortage for Air Conditioners
AC Compressor Shortage India: The availability of compressors for air conditioners remains uncertain, according to B Thiagarajan,...
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Mar 191 min read

Xiaomi to Introduce Home Appliances in Vietnam
Xiaomi Vietnam: Xiaomi will expand its home appliance lineup in Vietnam this year, introducing air conditioners, refrigerators, and...
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Mar 191 min read


Denmark Unveils Digital System to Automate Heat Pump Subsidies
Heat Pump DENMARK: Denmark’s Energy Agency has introduced a new digital approval system designed to automate the processing of heat pump...
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Mar 181 min read


Heat pumps in Germany Cost up to Twice of that in UK Due to Stricter Reglations and Higher Taxes
Heat pump GERMANY: A study by Octopus Energy and RWTH Aachen University’s Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate...
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Mar 182 min read

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Posts Strong Sales Despite Financial Struggles
Johnson Controls Japan: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning reported a 44.09% increase in net sales for Q3 FY24-25, reaching Rs...
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Mar 171 min read

Samsung and LG Target European HVAC Market with AI-Powered Solutions
SAMSUNG Europe: Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are intensifying their efforts to capture the European HVAC market with AI-driven...
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Mar 171 min read


California Launches First State Plan to Achieve Heat Pump Goal
Heat Pump California: California has introduced the nation’s first statewide plan to accelerate heat pump adoption, aiming to meet its 6...
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Mar 171 min read

Panasonic Invests $32.86 million in Tado to Scale Heat Pump Solutions
Panasonic Germany: Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has invested €30 million ($32.86 million) in German startup Tado, strengthening...
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Mar 171 min read


Melun and Vaux-le-Pénil Invest $82.1 Million to Expand Geothermal Heating
Housing Districts Paris: The municipalities of Melun and Vaux-le-Pénil in Seine-et-Marne are expanding their geothermal district heating...
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Mar 171 min read
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