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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.
Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S.
Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S. USA: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning...
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May 161 min read
Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years
Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years USA: Carrier has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion (EUR 920...
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May 161 min read
U.S. Reduces Tariff on Chinese E-Commerce Shipments
USA: The United States will reduce the "de minimis" tariff on shipments from China to 54% from the previously planned 120%, while...
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May 151 min read
Affordable Air Conditioners Drive Surge in Popularity of Chinese Brands in Brazil
Air conditioners BRAZIL: Brazilian consumers are increasingly drawn to Chinese products, particularly air conditioners, which are...
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May 151 min read
Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing Expands into Virginia with Acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling
USA: Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a well-established provider of home comfort solutions in North Carolina and Virginia, has announced...
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May 151 min read
Rubinetterie Stella Ramps Up Growth with In-House Production and Global Expansion Plans
ITALY: Following its acquisition by Nobili Rubinetterie in 2009, Rubinetterie Stella, a historic company based in Piedmont known for...
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May 141 min read
Victorian Plumbing Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Plans Homewares Launch Under MFI Brand
Victorian Plumbing Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Plans Homewares Launch Under MFI Brand UK: Victorian Plumbing Group has reported...
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May 142 min read
Samsung Buys FläktGroup for USD 1.68B to Expand Global HVAC Reach
Buys FläktGroup Korea: Samsung Electronics has acquired 100% of FläktGroup Holding GmbH, a German HVAC company, for EUR 1.5 billion (USD...
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May 141 min read
New Affordable Housing Initiative Commences in HÃ Nam
Vietnam: Construction has begun on a new social housing project in Duy Tiên Town, Hà Nam Province, spanning over 25,000 sq.m and set to...
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May 141 min read
BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group
BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group China: BDR Thermea Group has entered into several strategic cooperation...
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May 141 min read
Cost of Major Home Building Projects Drops by Up to 28%
UK: According to Checkatrade there was a significant decline in the cost of major home building projects in the first quarter of 2025....
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May 141 min read
Construction Activity Continues to Rise for Another Month in Ireland
Ireland: Irish construction activity recorded further growth in April, according to the AIB Ireland Construction Total Activity Index....
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May 141 min read
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