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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
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 22, 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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Apr 19, 20241 min read
After Energy Secretary Pressure, Boiler Firms Cut Prices
Britain: As a result of manufacturers reversing their plan to boost costs in expectation of paying millions of pounds in new penalties,...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read
The Largest Reduction in New-Home Development in Four Years Despite a Housing Scarcity in America
US: As a result of home builders cutting back on new projects, the number of new homes that were built in March decreased by 14.7%....
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Apr 19, 20241 min read
United States Construction Demand May Increase After Election Concern Settles
US: The uncertainty surrounding the election has had a chilling effect on major projects while developers wait to get a read on the...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read
Daikin’s Crombez Elected EHPA President
BELGIUM: Patrick Crombez, Daikin Europe's general manager for heating and renewables, has been chosen president of the European Heat Pump...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
Nearly £60 Million in UK Heat Pump Funding Remains Unused
UK: Despite earmarking £150 million yearly from 2022 to 2025 to replace fossil fuel boilers with heat pumps, the government has faced...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
Acba Leasing Partners with Giacomo Company to Help Establish Production of Solar Water Heaters in Armenia
ARMENIA: According to Acba Bank's press department, the Giacomo Company has developed a unique solar water heater production facility in...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
CDL opens Holmes Chapel Branch
UK: Cool Designs Ltd. (CDL), an air conditioning distributor, has launched a new branch in Holmes Chapel, near Crewe. The new building,...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
Daikin and GXO Announce Opening of New Midlands Warehouse
UK: Daikin has announced the opening and start of outward deliveries from its new Midlands warehouse in Daventry, in collaboration with...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
In April 2024, OCHSNER Opened a New Production Site in Dietach/Austria
Austria: The approximately 6,000-square-metre hall previously housed an automotive supplier's manufacturing operations. OCHSNER rehired...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
A £7,500 Government Incentive is Available to Boiler Owners
UK: Homeowners in the United Kingdom have been informed that a grant program for heat pumps that is worth 172 million pounds goes...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
World Bank Revises its Growth Forecast for the Saudi Economy to 5.9%.
RIYADH: In comparison to its previous prognosis, which was 4.2% in January of this year, the World Bank has increased its projection for...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
Honeywell And Bosch Team Up For Heating And Cooling Solutions with Less Global Warming
CHARLOTTE, N.C. : A recent announcement made by Honeywell revealed that Bosch's most recent series of heat pumps will feature Honeywell's...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
France's Battle Strategy to Create 1 Million Heat Pumps Annually
France: On Monday, April 15, the French Minister of Economy and Energy, Bruno Le Maire, presented the government's proposal to revitalize...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
Finland's Meriaura Energy to Develop French Solar Thermal Plant
France: According to a statement released by the company on Monday, the Finnish clean energy solutions supplier Meriaura Energy Ltd. has...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
TIGI Acquires SOLID, an Austrian Company
Israel: TIGI, an Israeli company that offers solutions and services related to the generation and storage of renewable heat, made the...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
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