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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 9, 20241 min read
DOE and Johnson Controls Collaborate to Accelerate Commercial Heat Pump Innovation
Johnson Controls has partnered with the Department of Energy (DOE) to fast-track the electrification of heating and cooling systems in...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
China's Decreasing Exports to EU and US Indicate Western Economic Decline
China's foreign trade in goods increased by 8.7% in the first two months of the year, with exports growing by 10.3% and imports by 6.7%...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
Sorento Capital seeks ACE Market Listing for Sanitaryware
Sorento Capital Bhd, a distributor of bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware products, is seeking an initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
New Heat Pump Water Heaters Tax Credit: US Government covering 30 % of the Total Cost
The most recent grant package, which the EPA and the Biden administration have confirmed is for residential energy efficiency. The new...
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Apr 8, 20242 min read
Voltas Posts Highest-ever Air Conditioner Sale of Two Million Units in FY24
The air conditioning brand Voltas said that it sold more than 2 million units in FY24, making it the most units sold by any brand in an...
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Apr 4, 20241 min read
Energy Price Spikes make Sustainable Energy appealing to Bangladesh
As a result of the disruptions that were brought about by a significant difference between the total costs of power generation and the...
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Apr 4, 20242 min read
Mitsubishi Electric Subsidiaries Acquire French A/C Maker AIRCALO
will strengthen hydronic HVAC systems business in European market
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Stefan Schmied named Grohe Region Director for IMEA
Grohe, a subsidiary of Lixil, one of the world's leading manufacturers of complete bathroom and kitchen fittings, has appointed Stefan...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Daikin buys BKF Klima in Denmark to improve Region's Carbon Reduction and Installer Upskilling.
An announcement has been made by the European division of Daikin Industries, Ltd. regarding the acquisition of BKF Klima, which is a...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
US Construction Spending Declines in February for the Second Consecutive Month
February saw an unexpected decline in U.S. construction investment as shortcomings in nonresidential and public projects more than...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating Secures Major Logic Air Heat Pump Contract In £7m Social Housing Upgrade
UK: In the North East, over two hundred Logic Air heat pumps are being installed in properties as part of a significant social housing...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
India Poised to Overtake China as Largest Consumer of Air Conditioners
India is projected to surpass China as the leading consumer of air conditioners by 2040, according to B Thiagarajan, managing director of...
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Apr 2, 20241 min read
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd's Subsidiary Starts Commercial Production of Sanitaryware Products
INDIA: Kerovit Global Private Limited ('KGPL'), the step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of Kajaria Ceramics Limited, began commercial...
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Apr 2, 20241 min read
MAC Faucets Announces International Expansion to Middle East and Europe
MAC Faucets, subsequent to its triumphant debuts in Mexico and Canada, declares its strategic endeavour to broaden its sales reach on an...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
UAE's RAK Ceramics to Increase Capacity in India, Bangladesh
Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics, based in the UAE, expects to invest $80 million this year in plant expansions in India and Bangladesh, as well...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read
Prince Pipes Acquires Bathware Brand 'Aquel'
INDIA: Prince Pipes and Fittings Limited (PPFL), has announced the strategic acquisition of certain assets from Klaus Waren Fixtures Pvt...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Azizi Developments, RAK Ceramics Sign Two-year MoU for the Supply of Tiles and Sanitary Ware
RAK Ceramics and prominent private developer in the UAE, Azizi Developments, have signed a two-year MOU. In accordance with the broader...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Schneider Electric lines up $384 M investment to make India a manufacturing hub
INDIA: Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has set aside $384 Million in investments by 2026 to establish...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls doubles its capacity at the Nantes manufacturing plant
FRANCE: Johnson Controls' principal European manufacturing site for York chillers and heat pumps, located in Nantes, France, has...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
Ammonia-Absorption Heat Pump Is Gaining Interest from U.S. Utilities
USA: According to Scott Ward, Applications and Technical Support for ROBUR, the Italian manufacturer has been receiving "a lot of...
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