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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


Johnson Controls Breaks Ground on Major Heat Pump Facility Expansion in Denmark
Breaks Ground on Major Heat Pump Denmark: Johnson Controls has officially breaks ground on the expansion of its Holme heat pump and...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


R290 Refrigerant Gains Ground as Low-GWP Solution for Residential Split AC Systems
R290 Refrigerant Gains Ground Italy: R290 refrigerant gains ground as low-GWP solution, A new guide developed under the Cool...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


China’s Urban Housing Demand to Stay 75% Below Peak Amid Demographic Decline
Urban Housing Demand to Stay 75% Below Peak China: China’s urban housing demand is projected to remain 75% below its 2017 peak in the...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


Egypt Relocates Capital to Chinese-Built Desert City Under Belt and Road Initiative
Relocates Capital to Chinese-Built Desert City Egypt: Egypt relocates its capital from Cairo to a newly built desert city, with China...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


Europe’s Heat Wave Drives Surge in AC Sales, Boosts Chinese Exports
Europe’s Heat Wave Drives Surge in AC Sales Europe/China: The heat wave drives surge in AC Sales scorching Spain, France, Italy, and...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


LG Aims to Establish Itself as a Top Global HVAC Solutions Leader
LG South Korea: At a press conference on July 8 at LG Science park in South Korea, LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its strategic roadmap to...
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Jul 8, 20251 min read


Kerovit Unveils New Experience Centre in Kolkata
Store INDIA: Kerovit, the contemporary bathware brand from the House of Kajaria—India’s leading ceramic and vitrified tile...
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Jul 7, 20251 min read


Lindbergh Signs Agreement to Acquire Termotecnica Monzese in Italy
Lindbergh Signs Agreement to Acquire Termotecnica Monzese in Italy Italy: Lindbergh, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and active...
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Jul 7, 20251 min read


Romania's Building Boom: An Analysis of Residential and Non-Residential Permits in 2025
Romania A Promising Start for Residential Buildings According to the National Institute of Statistics, Romania issued 14,134 building...
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Jul 6, 20252 min read


LG Electronics Partners with Shaker Group in Saudi Arabia to Develop HVAC Solutions
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia: LG Electronics has signed a joint research agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Shaker Group, King Saud University,...
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Jul 6, 20251 min read


Lindab International AB Expands UK Market Reach with HAS-Vent Acquisition
Lindab International AB Expands UK Market Reach with HAS-Vent Acquisition UK: Lindab International AB has completed the acquisition of...
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Jul 4, 20251 min read


Japanese HVAC Firms Assess Opportunities in Cambodia
Japanese HVAC Firms Assess Opportunities in Cambodia Cambodia: Japanese companies involved in the air conditioning and HVAC (heating,...
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Jul 3, 20251 min read


Kenya Introduces New Import Levies on Building Materials
Kenya Introduces New Import Levies on Building Materials Kenya: Kenya’s construction sector is set to face higher costs following the...
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Jul 3, 20251 min read


US and Vietnam Conclude Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Concerns
US and Vietnam Conclude Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Concerns USA: US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that a trade agreement...
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Jul 3, 20251 min read


US DIY Giant Home Depot to Acquire GMS in USD 5.5 Billion Deal
US DIY Giant Home Depot to Acquire GMS in USD 5.5 Billion Deal USA: US DIY Giant Home Depot has agreed to acquire building products...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


Tece GmbH Changes Legal Structure to a European Company
Tece GmbH Changes Legal Structure to a European Company Germany: Tece GmbH changes legal structure to a European Company...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


Clerici Expands National Presence with Acquisitions in Veneto and Lazio in Italy
Clerici Expands National Presence with Acquisitions in Veneto and Lazio in Italy Italy: Clerici Expands National Presence after...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


LG Electronics Acquires Water Heating Company OSO to Expand HVAC Portfolio
LG Acquires Water Heating Company OSO to Expand HVAC Portfolio Norway: LG Electronics has signed an agreement to acquire a 100 percent...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


Samsung and LG Strengthen European HVAC Footprint Amid Sustainability Push
HVAC SOUTH KOREA: South Korea’s leading electronics companies, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, are aggressively expanding their...
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Jul 1, 20251 min read


Energy Save Partners with Sedical S.A. for Spain and Portugal Distribution
Heat pump SPAIN: Energy Save has expanded its distributor network by partnering with Sedical S.A. to supply heat pump solutions in Spain...
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Jul 1, 20251 min read
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