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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.


UK’s Boiler Tax Scheme Postponed By A Year As Costs Could Rise To £200 by 2025
UK: The boiler tax scheme has been postponed by the authorities due to concerns that the levy could rise to £200 by 2025. This strategic...
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May 22, 20241 min read
Basic Electronics Co. Lays Foundation For HVAC Smart Factory in Dammam Through a Strategic Partnership With Gree
Saudi Arabia: Basic Electronics Co., Ltd. has laid the foundation stone for the Al-Asasyah Advanced Industry HVAC Smart Factory in...
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May 22, 20241 min read
LG Aims To Double Chiller Sales Globally By 2030
South Korea: LG Electronics' B2B heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business is experiencing robust growth, driven by...
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May 22, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Electric Inaugurates a Heat Pump Training Facility in Livingston
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training facility at its factory complex in Livingston, Scotland, in response...
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May 21, 20241 min read


British Gas Unveils UK’s Lowest Heat Pump Rate to Boost Adoption
UK: British Gas has introduced the UK’s most competitive heat pump rate, aiming to enhance accessibility to low-carbon technology and...
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May 21, 20241 min read
Indonesia Eases Import Restrictions on Air Conditioners and Electronics to Clear Port Backlogs
Indonesia: Indonesia has eased its import regulations for electronic products, footwear, and textiles to swiftly clear the backlog of...
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May 20, 20241 min read


LG Opens Training Centre To Promote Eco Friendly HVAC Equipment in Boston
USA: LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has inaugurated its latest HVAC Training Academy located in the vicinity of Boston. The...
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May 17, 20241 min read


EU Releases Fresh Recommendations for F-gas Certification
EUROPE: In accordance with the new F-gas regulation 2024/573, the European Commission has now released its recommendations for the...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Cooper & Hunter Establishes New Distribution Center in Dallas Area
Florida: Cooper & Hunter, a HVAC manufacturer, has inaugurated a 100,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Lancaster,...
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May 16, 20241 min read
Copeland Boosts Cookstown Plant with £19M Investment for Low-Carbon Heat Pump Production
Ireland: Copeland has announced the nearing completion of a $24 million dollar investment to expand its Cookstown, Northern Ireland...
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May 16, 20241 min read


British Columbians to Get up to $16,000 Rebate for Installing a Heat Pump
Canada: Ottawa has increased B.C.'s heat-pump rebate programme by more than $100 million, which federal and provincial energy ministers...
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May 14, 20241 min read


Daikin Europe Sales take a hit as Heat Pump Demand Declines
Europe: Daikin Industries achieved its highest global sales ever, although sales in Europe's "challenging" heat pump industry fell. Its...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Korean Firms Aim to Establish Local Green Technology Production in Uzbekistan
UZBEKISTAN: Korean enterprises are striving to establish local manufacture of environmentally friendly technologies in Uzbekistan. As...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Egis Introduces an Innovative District Heating System in Germany
GERMANY: Egis, the citizen energy cooperative, has formally launched the district heating system in Bundorf, a municipality situated in...
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May 14, 20241 min read


Keeprite To Build a New Plant in Texas
USA: Keeprite Refrigeration intends to transfer its manufacturing operations from Longview, Texas to a more expansive establishment...
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May 13, 20241 min read


Lennox is The Latest US Manufacturer to Switch All Residential HVAC Devices to Reduced GWP Refrigerant R454B.
USA: All of Lennox's residential HVAC devices will now use the lower GWP refrigerant R454B, making the company the latest US manufacturer...
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May 13, 20241 min read


Carrier Discontinues Using Toshiba Brand Name in Japan
Japan/Europe: Carrier has made the decision to remove the Toshiba brand from its associated Toshiba Carrier entities. This decision comes...
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May 10, 20241 min read


TEKO's Parent Company KKVB Acquires Vitalis
Germany/Canada: In a move that strengthens its position in the global HVAC market, KKVB Group, the parent company of leading German OEM...
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May 10, 20241 min read


ScottishPower Unveils Two Clean Heating Programs
UK: ScottishPower is bringing cleaner and more efficient home heating to customers across the UK with two new initiatives. They've...
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May 10, 20241 min read
Daikin Chairman Noriyuki Inoue to Retire
Japan: Daikin Industries announces leadership changes following their upcoming general shareholder meeting in late June. Noriyuki Inoue,...
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May 10, 20241 min read
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