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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.
TIGI Acquires SOLID, an Austrian Company
Israel: TIGI, an Israeli company that offers solutions and services related to the generation and storage of renewable heat, made the...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
Oasis Coils and Coatings and Desiccant Rotors International Partner to Strengthen Middle Eastern HVAC-R
Dubai, UAE: Desiccant Rotors International (DRI), a pioneer in Desiccant Heat Wheel Technology and the largest manufacturer of...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
Haier Europe Appoints Chief Business Officer
Haier Europe has named Francesco Di Valentin as its new chief business officer, succeeding Jean Pascal Rey. Rey will depart Haier Europe...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
EDF Customers to Save £164 on Energy Bills 'no matter what' with New Heat Pump Tariff
UK: EDF has announced the debut of its new Heat Pump Tracker pricing, which could help consumers save significantly on energy expenses....
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
XNRGY Breaks Ground on $300 Million Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
USA: XNRGY has commenced building of a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. The company, which specializes in sustainable HVAC...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
LG AC Sales Cross 1 Million in 100 days, to Cross 2 Million Mark in CY24
INDIA: In anticipation of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of extreme heat in the coming days, air conditioner (AC)...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
Owners of UK Heat Pumps Open Their Houses to Encourage Gas Boiler Replacement
UK: UK homeowners considering replacing their gas boiler with an electric heat pump can visit an early adopter to witness their...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
Heat Pump Sales are Impacted by Cheap Gas and Policy changes
Belgium: The sharp decline in heat pump sales that occurred in Europe last year is attributed mostly to two factors: low gas prices and...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
Commercial AC Sector Has Huge Development Potential, Says CEAMA President
India: According to Sunil Vachani, president of the trade association for electronics and appliances, CEAMA, the commercial air...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
LG India Expects 2 million AC Sales This Summer
India: In the first 100 days of the year, LG Electronics India reported order-based sales of one million air conditioners to retail...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
AC manufacturers Wish to Capitalize on India's Hot Summer Forecasts
India: The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) predictions of a longer-than-average heatwave this summer have given producers of air...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
Four United Enertech Brands Are Acquired by Soler & Palau
BARCELONA, Spain - United Enertech Holdings, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company, had previously owned United Enertech Corp., Air...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
Blue Star Expects Strong Growth in Residential AC sales for June Quarter
India: Blue Star is attentively growing its manufacturing capacity to satisfy rising domestic demand and serve the export market. The...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
Kharkiv City To Install Boiler Houses For Neighborhoods
Ukraine: Kharkiv will prioritise decentralisation of heating by establishing modular and independent boiler houses in neighbourhoods to...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read


Chinese Aircon Companies Concentrate on Brand Development and Low-Tariff Manufacturing Plants in Southeast Asia to Increase Export Volumes
Chinese air conditioner companies are facing a double threat: sluggish domestic growth and rising tariffs on exports, particularly to the...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
Samsung Electronics Co. Enters Competition to Acquire Johnson Controls International's HVAC Assets
Tech leader Samsung is vying for Johnson Controls' residential and light commercial HVAC business, valued at over $6 billion. This...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
Panasonic Corporation Successfully Finalizes Acquisition of Systemair
Panasonic just acquired Systemair, a Swedish leader in air quality and AC. This move strengthens Panasonic's position by adding hydronic...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
Fair Electronics teams up with Hisense to Manufacture ACs and TVs in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi electronics leader, Fair Group, is teaming up with global electronics giant Hisense in a move that promises to benefit both...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
San Francisco Bay Area will Phase Out Natural Gas Heaters
Beginning in 2027, the San Francisco Bay area will phase out natural gas-powered furnaces and water heaters to enhance local air quality...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
DOE and Johnson Controls Collaborate to Accelerate Commercial Heat Pump Innovation
Johnson Controls has partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) to fast-track the electrification of heating and cooling systems in...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
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