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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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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Envola is Planning to Construct a Heat Pump Facility in Burgas, Bulgaria
Bulgaria/Germany: The local government of Burgas, Bulgaria, announced that German storage heat pump producer Envola wants to invest 50...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Havells India's M-Cap Surpasses Rs 1 trillion (USD 11.9 B)
India: Havells India has become a member of the exclusive group of businesses with a market capitalization of one trillion rupees, or...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Rheem opens Innovation Learning Center in Lawnside, New Jersey
US: Rheem has opened a 6,200-square-foot Innovation Learning Centre (ILC) at its Lawnside, New Jersey location. The new state-of-the-art...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Sri Lanka's Inflation Drops to 2.5% in March
Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation fell to 2.5% in March from 5.1% in February, according to official statistics released on Monday, as...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Carrier Ventures Announces Investment in Strategic Thermal Labs for Development of Groundbreaking Data Center Cooling Technology
USA: Carrier Ventures announced an investment and technological relationship with Strategic Thermal Labs ("STL"). Carrier will use this...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Sharp Decline in Heat Pump Installations is Expected in 2024
Germany: The Central Association for Healthcare, German Heating and Air Conditioning predicts a significant decrease in heat pump...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Biden Bans Gas Stoves And Appliances In Federal Buildings
US: The Department of Energy (DOE) issued the final rule, which mandates government agencies to "phase out" and eventually cease on-site...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Indian water heater industry set for 6-8% growth annually: Ariston Thermo
INDIA: According to Vikram Raman, Vice-President of Marketing and E-Commerce at Ariston Thermo, the real estate boom has increased demand...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
IMF: The Rate of Global Recovery Varies by Location and is Often Slow
Global: The world economy is expected to grow at the same rate of 3.2% in 2024 and 2025 as it did in 2023, according to the baseline...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
February Building Construction Investment Falls
Canada: Statistics Canada reported a 1% drop in building construction investment in February. From January, the monthly figure fell 1.1%...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
The Modine Heat Pump Coil Plant Opens
USA/SERBIA: A second plant in Sremska, Serbia, has been officially established by the American manufacturer Modine. This facility is...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
Nolte Buys BKNC to Expand Direct-to-Trade
UK: The amount of money that was paid for the acquisition of the contract installation company BKNC by the kitchen manufacturer Nolte...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
Strategic Acquisition by Woodland Kitchens
UK: The most recent acquisition that Woodland Kitchens has made will allow it to become one of the major cabinet manufacturers in the...
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
Haier adds Finnish distributor Kataikko
FINLAND: Haier HVAC Europe has expanded its European partner network by adding Kataikko Oy, a well-known Finnish heat pump distributor....
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating Opens New Southern Training Center To Accelerate Industry Heat Pump Drive
UK: Ideal Heating has built a new £1 million training centre to serve the South of England. The Training and Technology Centre is...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
Bosch's New Heat Pumps Will Use Honeywell's Energy-Efficient Solstice low-GWP Refrigerant
USA: The latest range of heat pumps from Bosch will use the energy-efficient Solstice low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant from...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
HPA Introduces a Statistics Webpage Showcasing Growth
UK: The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has introduced a statistics page that offers an extensive collection of online information. It...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
Midea Set to Acquire Arbonia's HVAC Business
Switzerland: The EUR 760 million acquisition of the Climate Division of Arbonia, a Swiss firm that comprises the HVAC companies Sabiana,...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
Beijer Ref Set to Acquire US Company Young Supply
USA: The acquisition of Young Supply, a North American distributor of commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems with its headquarters...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read
Bangladesh Increases AC Manufacturing Due to Rise in Heat Levels
Bangladesh: Consumers are increasingly looking for relief from the rising temperatures that are a result of the effects of climate...
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