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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.


W Investments Group Acquires Group BFL, including its HVAC Subsidiaries.
CANADA: Group BFL subsidiary, Bousquet Technologies is a Quebec based leader in the design and manufacture of high-efficiency recovery,...
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May 9, 20241 min read
Daikin Plans to Establish New AHU Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
USA: Daikin Subsidiary in the United States, Daikin Applied plans to construct a new AHU and specialised HVAC facility for computer rooms...
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May 9, 20241 min read


Systemair Acquires PHEM Engineering in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: The air handling unit manufacturer PHEM Engineering SDN. BHD. in Malaysia has been acquired by Systemair ABs. Apart from air...
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May 9, 20241 min read


Orion Group Collaborates with Atlantis Services, an HVAC and Plumbing Service Provider
Texas: Orion Group, a firm specializing in commercial and industrial field services, has formed a strategic alliance with Atlantis...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Vienna Unveils Strategy to Transition Away from Gas Heating
Vienna: Vienna has revealed an ambitious plan to phase out its 600,000 gas heating systems and transition to greener alternatives, aiming...
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May 8, 20241 min read
Airedale by Modine Buys 14.6 Acre Manufacturing Location in Bradford, UK
UK: Airedale by Modine, a cooling specialist based in Leeds, has revealed plans to open its third and largest manufacturing plant in...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Blue Star's Yearly Sales Soars, Marking a 21.4% Increase
India: Blue Star, a prominent HVACR manufacturer and contractor in India, has reported exceptional financial results for the year ending...
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May 8, 20241 min read
Bosch Rolls Out First Low Gwp-R-454b Heat Pump With A2L Refrigerant Training
USA: Bosch has introduced its new heat pumps using the R-454B refrigerant, boasting a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) rating of 466,...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Rising Temperatures in India Fuel Surge in AC Demand, Manufacturers Increase Prices
India: Soaring temperatures across India, especially in North and Central regions, fuelled a surge in AC demand in the month of April...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Irish Homes to Receive €2,400 Subsidy for Installing Solar Panels
Ireland: Irish households can apply for the Solar Electricity Grant of up to €2,400 to install solar panels, potentially saving them...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Carrier Introduces CO2 Refrigeration Systems to North America
USA: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is extending its environmentally friendly carbon dioxide (CO2) mechanical systems to North America....
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May 7, 20241 min read
Indonesia Implements Measures to Restrict Imports of Electrical Goods
Indonesia: The Ministry of Industry in Indonesia has introduced a regulation that limits the import of electronic products such as air...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Ceremony Marks Inauguration of Al-Asasyah Advanced Industry HVAC Smart Factory in Dammam
Saudi Arabia: Amidst the industrial advancements observed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligned with the goals of Vision 2030 to...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Rinnai America Corporation Applauds DOE Rule on Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters.
US: Rinnai America Corporation applauds the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for carefully evaluating proposed water heater...
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May 6, 20241 min read


Viessmann Embarks on the Biggest Shift in its 100-year History with the Sale of the Heating Division.
USA: Viessmann has sold its heating sector to US corporation Carrier Global for 12 billion euros, plus a stake in Carrier. The time was...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Daikin MEA Appoints Bahrain Distributor
Bahrain: Almoayyed Contracting Group has been designated as the new Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE distributor in Bahrain. Through the...
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May 6, 20241 min read


German Heat Pump Sales Down 52%
Germany: The sales of heat pumps in Germany experienced a 52% decrease during the initial quarter of the year, as reported by the German...
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May 6, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Initiatives are Funded with £5.3 Million
UK: As part of its Heat Pump Ready program, the government of the United Kingdom has announced that it will provide an additional £5.3...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Increased Production Capacity by Croatian Manufacturer Frigo Plus Will Fulfill Increasing Demand for Heat Pumps
EU: The Croatian HVAC&R manufacturer Frigo Plus has stated that it intends to "significantly" expand its manufacturing capacity in order...
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May 2, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Sales Plummet due to Inquiries From Consumers
Netherlands: According to the AD on Wednesday afternoon, the sale of heat pumps—which were intended to take the place of conventional...
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May 2, 20241 min read
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