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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.
Daikin NZ Develops Advanced Warehouse and Distribution Centers
New Zealand: Daikin New Zealand is expanding its operations with the construction of two new purpose-built facilities in Auckland and...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
Gamut Capital Management Announces Acquisition of Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning
New York: Gamut Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Airtron Heating &...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
Daikin Secures $39M DOE Grant for Heat Pump Production
US: Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. has been awarded a $39 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
US Government Allocates $85 Million to Boost Electric Heat Pump Manufacturing
US: The U.S. government has announced an $85 million investment in four heat pump manufacturers under the Defense Production Act to...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read


Carrier Collaborates with Sibi to Enhance HVAC Supply Chain Efficiency
INDIANAPOLIS: Carrier and Sibi are collaborating to transform the HVAC industry through enhanced data-driven efficiency and a new...
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Aug 8, 20241 min read
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Wisconsin Home Energy Rebates Program to Lower Utility Bills
USA: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Wisconsin has launched its inaugural Home Energy Rebates program, backed by...
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Aug 5, 20241 min read
Hollenbach Oakley to Expand Midea America's Facility in Louisville
USA: The Louisville-based commercial real estate firm Hollenbach Oakley announced plans to significantly expand Midea America's presence...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
General Plumbing Supply Acquires Another Distributor to Expand its Network in New York
USA: General Plumbing Supply Inc. (GPS) has announced the acquisition of Consolidated Plumbing Supply Inc. (CPS), which is a 100-year-old...
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Jul 30, 20241 min read


US Economy Soars in Q2 with Easing Inflation
US: The US economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.8% in the second quarter, surpassing the 2% growth expected by economists. This is a...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


Mitsubishi Electric to Invest $143.5 Million in Maysville Facility for Heat Pump Compressors
Kentucky(USA): Mitsubishi Electric US (MEUS) is investing $143.5 million to repurpose a manufacturing facility in Maysville, Kentucky, to...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


Nigeria's Inflation Climbs to 34.19% in June 2024
Nigeria: Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 34.19% in June 2024 from 33.95% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


Black Pelican Group Marks 20th Anniversary, Announces Expansion Plans in Nigeria
Nigeria: Black Pelican Group, celebrating its 20th anniversary, announced plans for manufacturing expansion and new product introductions...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Connecticut Secures Up to $100M for Electric Heat Pump Initiative
US: Connecticut will receive up to $100 million from the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Program for the purchase and distribution of...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


New England Secures $500M for Heat Pump Installation
New England, USA: New England states have received $500 million in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Building Pause on Single-Family Homes as Interest Rates Climb
US: Construction activity for single-family homes decreased for the fourth consecutive month in June due to high interest rates. U.S....
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
New York's $93M Affordable Housing for Seniors Completed
USA: Construction of Garden Towers Apartments, a $93 million affordable housing project for older residents in the Bronx, New York, has...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Electrolux Group Announces Sale of Kwikot Brand to Haier
South Africa: Electrolux Group has signed an agreement to divest its South African water heater business under the Kwikot brand to Haier...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Rinnai America Names Paul Nick as New VP of Product and Marketing
US: Rinnai America Corporation announced the appointment of Paul Nick as Vice President of Product and Marketing, joining the Executive...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
Ottawa Plans to Phase Out Oil Furnaces, Promote Heat Pumps
Ottawa: The federal government of Canada has announced a plan to phase out oil-fired furnaces in new construction and encourage the...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


Carrier Opens 1500m² Training Facility in North Carolina
USA: Carrier has inaugurated a new 1,500m² training center at Carrier University in Charlotte, North Carolina. This new facility, which...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
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