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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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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Hometree Acquires IMS Heat Pumps
UK: Hometree, the residential energy services company, has acquired Perth and Sheffield based renewable energy installer IMS Heat Pumps....
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Southeast Mechanical Acquires Climate Design Home Services
USA:Â HVAC/plumbing/electrical company, Southeast Mechanical headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has acquired Clearwater, FL...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Right Time Group Acquires Belyea Bros In Canada
CANADA: Right Time Group of Companies, Canada’s leading home services provider, announced the acquisition of Toronto based Belyea Bros...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Trane Opens New Innovation Centre in Germany
GERMANY: Trane Technologies has formally opened its new 14,000m2 innovation hub in Oberhausen. In addition to showcasing Trane's...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Heat Pumps Dominate German New Constructions
GERMANY: Despite a recent 52% drop in sales, heat pumps are now the most common heating method in new buildings in Germany. According to...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
Tadmur Trading Forms Strategic Partnership with York MEA by Johnson Controls in Qatar
Qatar: In a significant development for Qatar’s HVAC industry, Tadmur Trading announced its collaboration with York MEA by Johnson...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
Powin and US-Based Bergstrom Unveils Strategic Alliance
USA: Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC (Powin) has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Bergstrom Inc., a...
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
Air Conditioner Prices Expected to Rise in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: The government has proposed a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on air conditioners for the next fiscal year's budget, a significant...
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Jun 6, 20242 min read
2023 Market Challenges: Sales Decline in most European countries, Yet Russia and Turkey See Increase
BRG is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2024 Bathroom and Kitchen market reports for its tiers 1 and 2 countries. BRG...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read
KEDA Industrial Group Boosts Kenya's Local Economy with Ceramic Tile Factories
Kenya/China: Established in 1992, China-based company specializing in building material machinery, the KEDA Industrial Group, expanded...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read
UK Construction Industry Reaches Two-Year High in Production Growth
UK: Britain's construction industry experienced its fastest production growth in two years, driven by increased demand and easing cost...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read
Groupe Atlantic Romania Receives EUR 25 million Boost for Facility Expansion
Romania: Groupe Atlantic Romania, the Romanian arm of the leading global HVAC group based in France, has received a substantial capital...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
World Bank Keeps Philippines GDP Growth Forecast Unchanged
PHILIPPINES: The forecast report released by the World Bank predicts that the Philippine economy is expected to grow by 5.8% in 2024 and...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
Daikin Continues To Invest in Australia
AUSTRALIA: Japanese HVAC giant, Daikin is building a new 7500- square meter facility near Sydney. The new location extends on their...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
Aira secures funds from BNP Paribas to Finance Heat Pump Installations in Germany
SWEDEN: Aira, a Swedish direct-to-consumer heat pump company, has signed a US$218 million warehouse financing agreement with BNP Paribas...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
Saudi Ceramics Achieves 6% Higher Net Profits in Q1-24
Saudi Ceramic Company (Saudi Ceramics) recorded a 5.82% annual growth in net profit to SAR 15.56 million (US $4.15 million) during the...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
San Francisco Introduces Initiative to Replace Gas Appliances for Electric Water Heaters
USA: San Francisco is rolling out a program that provides free electric hot water heaters for low-income residents as part of the city's...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
Deane Flint Appointed as COO at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK
UK: UK: Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Ian Carroll, who will now serve...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Plans to Begin Faucet Production in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: RAK Ceramics is set to begin faucet production in Bangladesh, with a new factory in Gazipur expected to start operations...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
Morbi's Ceramic Exports Face Turbulence as US Considers Anti-Dumping Duties
India: Morbi, known as India's ceramics manufacturing hub, is facing potential setbacks in its export business as the United States...
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