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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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Jul 12, 20241 min read
Delta Indonesia and Polytron Forge Partnership to Enhance HVAC Market
Indonesia: Delta Indonesia, a provider of power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read
Germany Sees Slower Growth in Construction Costs
The construction prices in Germany are no longer growing at the same rate as in previous years. The Statistical Federal Office has...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read
Panasonic Acquires Polish Refrigeration Manufacturer To Strengthen Condensing Unit Business
Japan: Panasonic Corporation's Cold Chain Solutions Company has entered into an agreement with Cooling Solutions S.L. to acquire all...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read
Residential Construction Expands in Ireland Amid Rising Material Prices
Ireland: The latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction index reveals that while overall construction activity in...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read
$50bn Investment Drives Robust Growth in Construction and Tourism for Egypt
Egypt: Construction industry in Egypt is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% until 2029, driven by increased government spending,...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
Indian Government Reopens PLI Scheme Application Window for ACs
India: The Indian government has reopened the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods,...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
Consumer Confidence Index in Indonesia Continues to Decline in June
Jakarta: Bank Indonesia revealed on Monday that while consumers remain generally upbeat about Indonesia's economic conditions, confidence...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
HVAC Costs Climb in the US: New Refrigerants and Supply Chain Issues Drive Price Hikes
US: The cost of HVAC equipment has risen significantly due to increased raw material prices, supply chain disruptions, higher demand, and...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
ACS Acquires AboveAir Technologies, Enhancing Specialty HVAC Offerings for Data Center
Oklahoma City, United States: AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. (ACS) announced the acquisition of AboveAir Technologies, a leading HVAC...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
BUTEC Group Rebrands and Expands in South Africa with Strategic Acquisitions
South Africa: BUTEC Group, a Lebanese-based contracting company, has rebranded the two South African companies it acquired from ENGIE in...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
Bangladesh Ceramic Sector Struggles Amid Gas Shortages and Rising Costs
Bangladesh: The ceramic industry in Bangladesh is facing severe challenges due to a critical shortage and price hike of natural gas,...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
Zehnder Group Acquires Siber to Strengthen Its Ventilation Business
Siber, Spanish manufacturer of ventilation systems, is acquired by the Zehnder Group for an estimated €86 million (US$93 million). The...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
TCL Air-Conditioners Lead Philippines with Premium Flagship Products
TCL air conditioners have been rising to the top of the Philippine AC market for several quarters in a row in all three types: inverter,...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
Australia's Building Approvals Rise in May Amid Housing Shortage
Australia: Building approvals for new homes in Australia rose by 5.5 percent in May 2024, driven mainly by Western Australia. Despite...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
Carrier Launches Cooling-as-a-Service Portfolio to Simplify HVAC Operations
USA: Carrier has launched its Cooling-as-a-Service portfolio to help commercial customers streamline HVAC and energy system operations...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
UK Housebuilding Recovery Stalls Ahead of General Election
UK: Britain’s housebuilding industry paused its recovery in June as construction firms delayed projects ahead of the upcoming general...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
Canada Expands Heat Pump Rebates For British Columbia Residents
Canada: More residents in the Canadian province of British Columbia (B.C.) are now eligible for heat pump rebates as the province expands...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
TIGI Expands in Renewable Heat with Key Partnerships
Israel: Israeli firm TIGI has announced two strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in the renewable heat sector. The company...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Bradford White Acquires Heat-flo
USA: Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced the acquisition of Heat-flo, a...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Roca Group Acquires Italian Faucet Manufacturer Idral
Italy: Roca Group, a global leader in bathroom product design, production, and marketing, has acquired Idral, a manufacturer specializing...
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