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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.


Haier Group to Form JV with JSW Group, Invest $119 Million
India: Haier Group, a leading Chinese home appliances manufacturer, plans to establish a joint venture with India’s JSW Group, with an...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Copeland Appoints New President for Asia-Pacific Business Group
APAC: Copeland, a global leader in sustainable climate solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Toh as president of its...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Clivet Expands with New Heat Pump Factory in Italy
ITALY: Clivet recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in Feltre for a new 30,000-square-meter factory dedicated to producing residential...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Wolseley Group Enhances HVAC Portfolio with Logicool Acquisition
UK: Wolseley Group has acquired Logicool, a specialist distributor based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, focusing on heat pumps, ventilation,...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read


AirJoule LLC Formed by GE Vernova and Montana for Sustainable HVAC and Water Solutions
USA: GE Vernova and Montana Technologies Corporation have launched AirJoule LLC, a joint venture aimed at creating sustainable HVAC...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read


Trane Appoints Global Group as Distributor for LEAF Propane Heat Pump
UK: Trane has appointed Global Group as a unitary dealer for its LEAF Inverter propane heat pump, a new air-to-water heat pump that both...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read
Autumn Budget 2024 Earmarks GBP 3.4 Billion for Heat Decarbonisation
UK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her first budget, has announced a commitment to an initial GBP 3.4 billion towards heat decarbonisation...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read


LG Electronics India Sees Strong Revenue and Profit Growth in FY24
India: LG Electronics India reported a 7% increase in revenue, reaching Rs 21,557 crore (2.59 billion USD) for FY24, according to recent...
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Oct 30, 20241 min read


Grafton Group Expands with Acquisition of Spanish Distributor Salvador Escoda
Ireland/Spain: Grafton Group, the Irish building materials distributor and owner of Woodie’s DIY and Chadwicks, has announced its...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
Lords Acquires Majority Stake in Ultimate Renewables to Expand Clean Heat Solutions Portfolio in UK
UK: Lords has announced the acquisition of a 90% stake in Ultimate Renewables Supplies Limited, a Bicester-based company established in...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


UK Government Announces the Country’s First Heat Network Zones
UK: Businesses and building owners in areas of England will benefit from low-cost, low-carbon heating after six towns and cities were...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


Carrier's Q3 Sales Surge by 21% Driven by Viessmann Acquisition and Strong HVAC Demand
USA: Carrier reported third-quarter net sales of $6 billion, a 21% increase compared to last year, bolstered by the acquisition of...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read


Government Increases Import Duty on ACs to Address Widening Current Account Deficit and Weakening Rupee
India: The government raised import duties on 19 non-essential items, including air conditioners, refrigerators, jewellery, diamonds, and...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read
KRN HVAC Signs $119 Million MoU for Heat Exchanger Plant in Rajasthan, India
India: KRN HVAC Products, a subsidiary of KRN Heat Exchanger, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls to Deliver Baltic Sea Heat Pump for Neustadt’s District Heating
Germany: Johnson Controls is supplying the German municipality of Neustadt in Holstein with an advanced heat pump system that uses...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


NIBE Partners with Ziegler to Boost Sustainable UK Deliveries
UK: NIBE Energy Systems, the European heat pump manufacturer, has partnered with global logistics provider Ziegler Group to enhance its...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


REHVA and CAHVAC Sign New MoU to Enhance EU-China Collaboration in HVAC Sector
China: In Huzhou, the REHVA delegation signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Association of HVAC (CAHVAC) to...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
First Compliance Group Acquires Duct Hygiene to Expand Ventilation and Fire Safety Services
UK: First Compliance Group has acquired Duct Hygiene, a specialist in ventilation maintenance and fire safety services. This acquisition...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Producers Seek Support from Brussels as Sales Decline
Belgium: Heat pumps are emerging as a key technology in Europe’s shift toward cleaner energy, but recent data shows a significant drop in...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
Finnish Geothermal Firm, QHeat Aims Global Expansion
Finland: Finnish geothermal energy company QHeat has announced plans for international expansion, offering its patented geothermal...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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