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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.


Elterra Installs 1,500 Electric Water Heaters in Indonesia's new capital city
Indonesia: Elterra has joined the housing development project in Indonesia’s new capital city (IKN), Nusantara, by installing 1,500...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 32.1% Under Coalition Government
South Africa: South Africa's unemployment rate dropped to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, down from 33.5% in the second quarter,...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


Bellrock Group Expands its Engineering Services with Jordon Group Merger
UK: Bellrock Group, a UK provider of technology-led property services, announced its merger with The Jordon Group on October 31....
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


Over 500,000 Govee Electric Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards in USA
USA: The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 512,500 GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


LG Electronics Australia Appoints Virender Rana as Head of Business Air Solutions
Australia: LG Electronics Australia has appointed Virender Rana as the new Head of Business Air Solutions, marking his return to LG after...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
UK to Phase Out Gas Boilers in New Homes by 2027
UK: Under new government legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions, gas boilers will be banned in most new homes by 2027. As part of...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Morgan Stanley PE to Sell HVAC Firm to Goldman Sachs
US: Morgan Stanley's private equity division is selling its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business, Sila Services,...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


Franke Group Completes WESCO Acquisition
Germany/Switzerland: Franke Group has completed its acquisition of WESCO Group, a leading supplier of premium extractor hoods and...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


India's Inflation Set to Reach 5.81% Amid Rising Food Prices
India: Consumer price inflation in October is observed to be at a 14-month high of 5.81%, according to a Reuters poll of economists. This...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read


Home Energy Rebates Kick Off in New Mexico, Offering Up to $14,000 in Savings
United States (New Mexico): New Mexico has launched its first Home Energy Rebates program under the federal Inflation Reduction Act,...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read
Climaveneta to Open New USD 48M Facility in India for Industrial Chillers
India: Climaveneta Climate Technologies (CCT), part of Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, is investing INR 400 crore (approximately USD 48...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Ideal Air Conditioning Expands HVAC Services
USA: Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation, based in Phoenix, is enhancing its HVAC service operations by expanding its team of...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
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