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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.
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Oct 13, 20241 min read
NIBE Akademi Welcomes Government Visit to Review Heat Pump Training Programs
UK/Europe: NIBE Akademi, the dedicated UK training facility of the heat pump manufacturer NIBE, recently received a visit from the...
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Oct 13, 20241 min read
Copeland Launches New Ammonia Heat Pump for District Heating and Industrial Processes
Germany/Europe/U.S.: U.S. manufacturer Copeland has launched an ammonia-based (R717) water-to-water industrial heat pump under its Vilter...
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Oct 13, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls Boosts Commercial Heat Pump Capacity with Izmir Plant Expansion
Turkey/Europe: Johnson Controls has expanded production capacity at its Izmir plant in Turkey with a $3 million investment aimed at...
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
Qvantum Expands Operations in France with A New Heat Pump Subsidiary
Sweden/France: Qvantum, a Swedish company specialising in heat pumps and energy systems, has expanded its presence in Europe by...
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
Daikin Expands HVAC Capabilities with Investment in Varitec Solutions
USA: Daikin Applied has announced a majority investment in Varitec Solutions, a Phoenix-based company specialising in the design,...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
Beijer Ref Australia to Distribute Fujitsu Air Conditioners
Australia: Beijer Ref Australia has announced that it will begin distributing Fujitsu Air Conditioners through its wholesale network in...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
Carrier Completes Sale of its Commercial Refrigeration Business to Haier For USD 775M
USA: Carrier Global Corporation has completed the sale of its commercial refrigeration business to its long-time partner, Haier, for an...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
Panasonic Aims to Maintain 10-15% Growth in India
India: Panasonic is targeting a growth rate of 10-15% in India for 2024, driven by rising demand across various product categories for...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
BIS Certification Now Mandatory for Fans, ACs, and Plywood in India
India: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced mandatory certification for air conditioners (ACs) in India, requiring them to...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
Valley Air Acquires Excel Heating & Cooling in Virginia
United States (Virginia): Valley Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has acquired Excel Heating & Cooling, a well-established HVAC contractor...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
Purmo Group Acquires Unitherm Heating Systems to Strengthen Heat Pump Solutions
Ireland/UK: On 1 October 2024, Purmo Group acquired Unitherm Heating Systems Ltd, an Ireland-based provider of holistic climate solutions...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
UK Boosts Boiler Upgrade Scheme Funding by GBP 50 million
UK: The UK government has approved an increase in funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, allowing Ofgem, the independent energy...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
Blue Star Expects Festive Surge in AC Demand
India: Blue Star Ltd. anticipates an increase in demand for air conditioners during the upcoming festive season. Although this demand may...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Brand K Group Acquires Aqualux Brand and Select Assets
UK: Brand K Group, a UK-based bathroom equipment and radiator supplier, has acquired the Aqualux brand and select assets for an...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
UK Ends Coal Power, Shifts Focus to Decarbonizing Home Heating with Heat Pumps
UK: The UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe on Soar, becoming the first G7 nation to fully end coal power use....
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Daikin Combines Northeast Distributors to Form Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc.
US: Daikin has established Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc. by merging three of its northeast distributors: ABCO, Universal...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Reports Rising Demand for High-Capacity CO2 Condensing Units in Europe and the U.S.
Europe: Panasonic is experiencing rising demand for its higher-capacity CO2 (R744) outdoor condensing units (OCUs) as businesses in...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Appoints John Kellett as UK & Ireland Heating and Cooling Manager
UK: Panasonic has appointed John Kellett as the new UK and Ireland Country Manager for its heating and cooling division. Kellett, who...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Leap Partners Expands into West Virginia with Acquisition of Appalachian Heating
US: Leap Partners, a rapidly growing home service company with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the Southeast, has...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Energy Save Expands Distribution Network in Germany
Germany: The heat pump company ES Energy Save has announced a new distributor partnership with Schütt & Freitag to expand its presence in...
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