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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.
Dec 19, 2025


Grohe to Rejoin ISH in 2025 After Restructuring EMEA Operations
EU/IMEA: Grohe has announced the division of its EMEA region into two parts—Europe and IMEA (India & Subcontinent, Middle East including...
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May 13, 20241 min read


Keeprite To Build a New Plant in Texas
USA: Keeprite Refrigeration intends to transfer its manufacturing operations from Longview, Texas to a more expansive establishment...
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May 13, 20241 min read


RAK Ceramics' 2024 First-Quarter Earnings After Tax Fell by 21.5% to US$17.13 million.
UAE: RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest providers of ceramics lifestyle solutions, reported a 21.5% decline in first-quarter profit...
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May 13, 20241 min read


Lennox is The Latest US Manufacturer to Switch All Residential HVAC Devices to Reduced GWP Refrigerant R454B.
USA: All of Lennox's residential HVAC devices will now use the lower GWP refrigerant R454B, making the company the latest US manufacturer...
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May 13, 20241 min read


National Housing Company and Talaat Moustafa Group Collaborate on a Development Project Worth SR31.4 billionUS $837 million in Riyadh.
Riyadh: The National Housing Company of Saudi Arabia and Talaat Moustafa Group have in collaboration announced the commencement of...
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May 13, 20241 min read
Major Housing Initiative: Saudi NHC and Chinese Firm Collaborate to build 20,000 Residential Units in the Kingdom
Riyadh: The Saudi National Housing Co. and China Machinery Engineering Corp. have reached an agreement to construct 20,000 residential...
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May 13, 20241 min read


DIY Retail in Germany Sees Positive Growth After Eight-Month Decline
Germany: DIY retail in Germany showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2024, with a 4.4% increase in sales compared to the same...
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May 10, 20241 min read


Carrier Discontinues Using Toshiba Brand Name in Japan
Japan/Europe: Carrier has made the decision to remove the Toshiba brand from its associated Toshiba Carrier entities. This decision comes...
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May 10, 20241 min read


TEKO's Parent Company KKVB Acquires Vitalis
Germany/Canada: In a move that strengthens its position in the global HVAC market, KKVB Group, the parent company of leading German OEM...
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May 10, 20241 min read


ScottishPower Unveils Two Clean Heating Programs
UK: ScottishPower is bringing cleaner and more efficient home heating to customers across the UK with two new initiatives. They've...
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May 10, 20241 min read
Kohler Divests Energy Unit to Platinum Equity
USA: Kohler Co. has announced a strategic shift, selling a majority stake in their energy division to investment firm Platinum Equity....
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May 10, 20241 min read
Daikin Chairman Noriyuki Inoue to Retire
Japan: Daikin Industries announces leadership changes following their upcoming general shareholder meeting in late June. Noriyuki Inoue,...
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May 10, 20241 min read


W Investments Group Acquires Group BFL, including its HVAC Subsidiaries.
CANADA: Group BFL subsidiary, Bousquet Technologies is a Quebec based leader in the design and manufacture of high-efficiency recovery,...
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May 9, 20241 min read
Daikin Plans to Establish New AHU Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
USA: Daikin Subsidiary in the United States, Daikin Applied plans to construct a new AHU and specialised HVAC facility for computer rooms...
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May 9, 20241 min read


Systemair Acquires PHEM Engineering in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: The air handling unit manufacturer PHEM Engineering SDN. BHD. in Malaysia has been acquired by Systemair ABs. Apart from air...
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May 9, 20241 min read
Malaysian Government Allocates RM8.12 million (US$1.71 Million) for 20 Renovation Projects
MALAYSIA: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has announced a RM8.12 million (US$1.71 million) funding for the...
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May 9, 20241 min read


Orion Group Collaborates with Atlantis Services, an HVAC and Plumbing Service Provider
Texas: Orion Group, a firm specializing in commercial and industrial field services, has formed a strategic alliance with Atlantis...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Vienna Unveils Strategy to Transition Away from Gas Heating
Vienna: Vienna has revealed an ambitious plan to phase out its 600,000 gas heating systems and transition to greener alternatives, aiming...
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May 8, 20241 min read
Airedale by Modine Buys 14.6 Acre Manufacturing Location in Bradford, UK
UK: Airedale by Modine, a cooling specialist based in Leeds, has revealed plans to open its third and largest manufacturing plant in...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Blue Star's Yearly Sales Soars, Marking a 21.4% Increase
India: Blue Star, a prominent HVACR manufacturer and contractor in India, has reported exceptional financial results for the year ending...
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May 8, 20241 min read
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