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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.


£1M is Secured for Heat Pump Technology by a Former Dyson Engineer
UK: Carbon tech startup Nusku, based in Bristol, has raised £1 million, with the UK government contributing £700,000. The heat pump...
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May 2, 20241 min read


The First Cold-Climate VRF From JCI-Hitachi
USA: In North America, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has introduced the first VRF heat pump designed for chilly climates. A...
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May 2, 20241 min read
The HVAC Market is the Focus of LG Electronics' Ultra-Large Air Conditioner Chiller
Korea: According to a statement released by LG Electronics on the first, Chiller has experienced an average sales rise of about forty...
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May 2, 20241 min read


Premier Supply Group Is Acquired by Granite Group
USA: The Granite Group, a prominent supplier of plumbing, HVAC, piping, water systems, and energy products in the northeast, has acquired...
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May 1, 20241 min read


The US Department of Energy Finalises Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters
USA: A new water heater energy efficiency standard that will save lives, save utility costs, and reduce pollution was finalised by the US...
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May 1, 20241 min read
Scottish Government Grants £11 Million for Public Sector Decarbonization
Scotland: The allocation of £11 million in grants by the Scottish government is intended to support seven initiatives that seek to...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
WG&E Offers Heat Pump Rebates up to $6,000 for Conversion from Fossil Fuels
UK: Customers are eligible for a rebate of up to $6,000 from Westfield Gas & Electric for the installation of an air source heat pump in...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
Fury As Snp Spends £3.5m Under A "Crazy" Scheme To Install Heat Pumps In A Building Worth Just £275,000
Scotland: The Scottish Government "decarbonized" a property worth only £275,000. The cost came to £3.5 million. Elgin's modest fiscal...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
In March, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Saw a 46% Rise
UK: According to the most recent data on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), there has been a significant increase in applications,...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
NSW Government Announces Rebate for ESS Heat Pumps
New South Wales: An element of the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the Heat Pump Hot Water Rebate program has been launched by the...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
New Supplier for Mitsubishi Heat Pumps in UK
UK: The Boiler Shop, a well-known independent retailer in the northwest, will carry the entire line of Ecodan heat pumps and hot water...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
As sticky Inflation limits Demand, Carrier Global Lowers Full-Year Sales Forecast
USA/Global: Manufacturer of air conditioners Carrier Global reduced its sales projection for the entire year on Thursday, citing ongoing...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Envola is Planning to Construct a Heat Pump Facility in Burgas, Bulgaria
Bulgaria/Germany: The local government of Burgas, Bulgaria, announced that German storage heat pump producer Envola wants to invest 50...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read


Havells India's M-Cap Surpasses Rs 1 trillion (USD 11.9 B)
India: Havells India has become a member of the exclusive group of businesses with a market capitalization of one trillion rupees, or...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Rheem opens Innovation Learning Center in Lawnside, New Jersey
US: Rheem has opened a 6,200-square-foot Innovation Learning Centre (ILC) at its Lawnside, New Jersey location. The new state-of-the-art...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Carrier Ventures Announces Investment in Strategic Thermal Labs for Development of Groundbreaking Data Center Cooling Technology
USA: Carrier Ventures announced an investment and technological relationship with Strategic Thermal Labs ("STL"). Carrier will use this...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Solahart Enters Malaysian Storage Water Heater Market
KTS has announced the launching of Solahart's new storage water heater systems, the SC-30 and SL-30. In a statement, KTS Group of...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Sharp Decline in Heat Pump Installations is Expected in 2024
Germany: The Central Association for Healthcare, German Heating and Air Conditioning predicts a significant decrease in heat pump...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Biden Bans Gas Stoves And Appliances In Federal Buildings
US: The Department of Energy (DOE) issued the final rule, which mandates government agencies to "phase out" and eventually cease on-site...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Indian water heater industry set for 6-8% growth annually: Ariston Thermo
INDIA: According to Vikram Raman, Vice-President of Marketing and E-Commerce at Ariston Thermo, the real estate boom has increased demand...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
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