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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.


Veneto Bath Opens First Canadian Flagship Store In Montreal
Veneto Bath Opens First Canadian Flagship Store Canada: Veneto Bath has opened its first Canadian flagship store in Montreal, marking its...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


Toto Opens New Manufacturing Facility In Georgia
Opens New Manufacturing Facility USA: Toto, the Japanese plumbing manufacturer, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Morrow,...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


Canada Launches New Housing Agency With USD 9.6 Billion Budget
Launches New Housing Agency Canada: The Canadian government has announced the establishment of Build Canada Homes, a new agency that will...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


Carrier Reports Revenue Shortfall in Residential HVAC Segment of US
Carrier US: Carrier’s Americas residential HVAC division, which accounts for roughly half of its revenue, reported third-quarter sales...
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Sep 14, 20251 min read


Tech-Driven HVAC Startup Jetson Launches Smart, Low-Cost Air c in Canada
Jetson CANADA: Vancouver-based heat pump startup Jetson has unveiled its first proprietary heat pump, the Jetson Air, as part of its...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


BCRC Heating Launches Rebate Program in Vancouver to Cut Energy Costs
BCRC Heating Launches Rebate Program in Vancouver to Cut Energy Costs Canada: Residents across Vancouver can now benefit from the...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


Home Depot Acquired GMS
The Home Depot US: The Home Depot has finalized the acquisition of GMS Inc. through its speciality trade distribution subsidiary, SRS...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Viega Expands Production in the US and Europe
Viega US/Europe: Viega has commissioned its second US plant in Mantua, Ohio, completed in September 2023. Covering 20,400 sq. m with an...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Jetta And Americh Form Strategic Partnership in Bathing Solutions
Jetta And Americh Form Strategic Partnership In Bathing Solutions USA: Jetta Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Lennox unit completes validation in US DOE HVAC challenge
Lennox unit completes validation in US DOE HVAC challenge USA: Lennox has announced that its commercial cold climate heat pump rooftop...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Heat Pumps and Forced Air Systems Dominate New US Homes in 2024
Heat Pumps and Forced Air Systems Dominate New US Homes USA: Almost all new single-family homes in 2024 used either an air or ground...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


AI and IoT Drive Growth of Smart Commercial Heat Pumps in the US
Growth of Smart Commercial Heat Pumps in the US USA: Commercial heat pumps are becoming increasingly intelligent with the integration of...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


PILOT REBATE PROGRAM FOR ELECTRIC HVAC AND WATER HEATERS LAUNCHED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, US
HVAC Products US: The South Coast Air Quality Management District has launched the “Go Zero” rebate program to encourage replacement of...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


TOTO OPENS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN GEORGIA, US
Toto US: Toto has opened a new US$224 million manufacturing facility in Morrow, Georgia, expanding its North American production network....
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Samsung HVAC is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Powrmatic of Canada Ltd.
Samsung HVAC is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Powrmatic of Canada Ltd. Canada: Samsung HVAC has entered into a...
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Aug 31, 20251 min read


Ariston Group to Invest in New Water Heater Plant in Mexico
Ariston Group to Invest in New Water Heater Plant in Mexico Mexico: Ariston Group has announced an investment of MX$157 million (7.7...
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Aug 24, 20251 min read


US Construction Sector Hits Five-Year Low
United States UNITED STATES: The US construction sector is showing new signs of weakness, with building permits—the key leading indicator...
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Aug 21, 20251 min read


GE Appliances to Invest USD 3 Billion in U.S. Operations
GE Appliances to Invest USD 3 Billion in U.S. Operations USA: GE Appliances, a Haier company, has announced plans to invest more than USD...
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Aug 20, 20251 min read


Lennox to Acquire HVAC Division of NSI Industries
Lennox to Acquire HVAC Division of NSI Industries USA/Canada: Lennox International Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to...
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Aug 20, 20251 min read


Samsung HVAC Forms Partnership with Airtech Equipment in Michigan
Samsung HVAC Forms Partnership with Airtech Equipment in Michigan USA: Samsung HVAC has announced a strategic partnership with Airtech...
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Aug 20, 20251 min read
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