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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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Feb 191 min read
Wolong Electric and Twin City Fan & Blower Partner to Advance Green Building Solutions
Partner to Advance Green Building Solutions USA: During North America’s premier HVACR industry show, Wolong Electric Group and Twin City...


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Feb 191 min read
European Residential Completions to Hit Decade-Low in 2025
Completions to Hit Decade-Low Europe: The number of residential dwellings completed in Europe is projected to reach its lowest level in a...


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Feb 181 min read
29,000 Older Housing & Development Board (HDB) Flats to Receive Upgrades in Singapore in a Home Improvement Programme
House SINGAPORE: Approximately 29,000 flats built in 1997 or earlier have been selected for the Housing Board’s Home Improvement...


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Feb 181 min read
Uzbekistan Imported 457,200 Air Conditioners in 2024 with China Leading as Top Supplier
AC UZBEKISTAN: In 2024, Uzbekistan imported a total of 457,200 air conditioners worth US$104 million, according to the Central Statistics...


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Feb 181 min read
Daikin Vietnam Hopes for Relief as Lawmakers Consider Removal of Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on Air Conditioners
AC VIETNAM: Japanese-led air conditioner manufacturer Daikin Vietnam is eagerly anticipating a reduction in taxes following multiple...


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Feb 181 min read
UK’s Green Heat Network Fund Awards US$43 Million to Low-Carbon Projects
Heat pump UK: The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) has allocated over US$43 million to four low-carbon heat network projects in England,...


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Feb 181 min read
Bavarian Cities Plan Joint Geothermal Project with €260 Million (US$272 Million) Investment
GERMANY: The neighboring cities of Puchheim and Germering in Bavaria, Germany, along with Munich’s municipal utilities, are planning to...

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Feb 161 min read
Modine Expands into Indian Market with New Chennai Facility to Serve Data Centers
MODINE India:Â UK-based HVAC product supplier Modine has announced plans to open a new facility in Chennai, India, by mid-2025. This...

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Feb 161 min read
Swegon Group Enhances North American Operations with American Geothermal Acquisition
Swegon United States: Investment AB Latour, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Swegon Group AB, has acquired American Geothermal, a...

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Feb 162 min read
Johnson Controls Arabia Begins Exporting Locally Manufactured HVAC Products to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia
Johnson Controls Saudi Arabia: Â Johnson Controls Arabia has begun exporting Saudi-made HVAC products to the United States, with nearly...


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Feb 161 min read
Indian State of Maharashtra Initiates Solar Energy Upgrades in College Hostels
Solar Panels India:Â The Maharashtra government has announced plans to install solar high-mast lights and water heaters in student hostels...

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Feb 161 min read
German Group Expands Operations with New 1.2 Million Sq Ft Heat Exchanger Production Facility in Jafza, UAE
JAFZA United Arab Emirates: Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has announced an agreement with German technology group Allied Heat Exchange...

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Feb 161 min read
LIXIL Launches State-of-the-Art Water Experience Center in NYC
LIXIL United States:Â LIXIL, a global leader in water and housing products, has opened the LIXIL Water Experience Center in New York...


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Feb 141 min read
Lennox Expands Global Capability Centre in Chennai with USD 6 Million Investment
Lennox Expands Global Capability Centre in Chennai with USD 6 Million Investment India: Lennox has announced an investment of USD 6...


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Feb 141 min read
Equipe Cerámicas Secures EU Grant for Decarbonisation Efforts
Equipe Cerámicas Secures EU Grant for Decarbonisation Efforts Spain: Equipe Cerámicas has received a grant of EUR 478,457 (USD 517,000)...


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Feb 141 min read
Ontario Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium
Ontario Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Canada: Ontario’s housing sector is expected to face...


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Feb 141 min read
UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations
UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations UK: The National House Building Council (NHBC) reported that 104,232...

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Feb 121 min read
Competition Commission of India Approves Bosch Acquisition of JCI’s HVAC Business
Bosch India: Bosch Group has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Green Channel route for its USD 8...


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Feb 121 min read
Hungary’s New Urban Planning and Construction Regulations in Force
Hungary Hungary: Hungary's construction regulations are undergoing significant changes with the introduction of Act C of 2023 on...


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Feb 121 min read
Housing Crisis in Germany Deepens Amid Slowdown in Residential Construction
Germany Housing Sector Germany: Germany's housing sector faces a significant slowdown, with only 230,000 new apartments and houses...
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