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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.


Rising Air Conditioner Costs Linked to Refrigerant Transition
Rising Air Conditioner Costs Linked to Refrigerant Transition USA: Consumers in the United States could face higher costs when replacing...
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2 days ago1 min read


Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S.
Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S. USA: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning...
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May 161 min read


Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years
Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years USA: Carrier has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion (EUR 920...
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May 161 min read


U.S. Reduces Tariff on Chinese E-Commerce Shipments
EXIM USA: The United States will reduce the "de minimis" tariff on shipments from China to 54% from the previously planned 120%, while...
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May 151 min read


Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing Expands into Virginia with Acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling
HVAC USA: Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a well-established provider of home comfort solutions in North Carolina and Virginia, has...
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May 151 min read


Ontario Tables Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Projects
Ontario Tables Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Projects Canada: Ontario’s housing minister has introduced new...
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May 141 min read


NTI Boilers Appoints Steve Wieland as Director of National Accounts
NTI Boilers Appoints Steve Wieland as Director of National Accounts USA: NTI Boilers, a subsidiary of the Ariston Group, has announced...
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May 81 min read


Carrier Reports Q1 2025 Results with Higher Earnings and Margin Expansion
Carrier Reports Q1 2025 Results with Higher Earnings and Margin Expansion USA: Carrier Global Corporation reported net sales of USD 5,218...
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May 21 min read


Growing Interest in Bidet Alternatives Amid U.S. Toilet Paper Supply Concerns
Growing Interest in Bidet Alternatives Amid U.S. Toilet Paper Supply Concerns USA: As the United States faces potential supply chain...
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May 21 min read


Alaska Heat Pump Program Set to Launch After Funding Delays
Heat pumps US: A federally funded program to help Alaskans reduce energy bills and emissions is expected to roll out this summer after...
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Apr 271 min read


Aercon Expands Operations into the US Through Partnership with EAP
Aercon US: Aercon, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in air pressure control valves and stabilisers for critical environments such as...
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Apr 271 min read


Canada’s Housing Developers Struggle Amid Economic and Trade Pressures
Canada’s Housing Developers Struggle Amid Economic and Trade Pressures Canada: Housing developers in Canada are expected to face...
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Apr 232 min read


LIXIL and American Bath Group Announce Strategic Partnership in North America
LIXIL and American Bath Group Announce Strategic Partnership in North America USA: LIXIL Americas and American Bath Group (ABG) have...
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Apr 231 min read


U.S. Finalizes High Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Products Amid Trade Dispute
Trade USA: U.S. trade authorities have finalized significant tariffs on most solar cells imported from Southeast Asia, marking a major...
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Apr 222 min read


Duravit Expands Distribution Partnership with a Well-Known Distributor TDP for U.S. Market
Duravit Expands Distribution Partnership with a Well-Known Distributor TDP for U.S. Market USA: Duravit has announced an expansion of its...
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Apr 211 min read


Master Partners with Hitachi for Expansion of Residential HVAC Products Across Canada
Hitachi Canada: Master has announced the national rollout of Hitachi residential HVAC systems through its distribution network across...
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Apr 201 min read


California Introduces Bill to Boost Heat Pump Adoption
California Introduces Bill to Boost Heat Pump Adoption USA: California’s Senate Bill 282, known as the “Heat Pump Access Act,” aims to...
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Apr 161 min read


Rinnai Launches Free Inspection Program for Older Bathroom Heaters Over Fire Risk
Rinnai Launches Free Inspection Program for Older Bathroom Heaters Over Fire Risk Japan: Rinnai Corporation has initiated a free...
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Apr 161 min read


A. O. Smith Opens New Product Development Center in US
A.O. Smith US: A. O. Smith has inaugurated a new 60,000-square-foot research and development facility on the Lochinvar campus in Lebanon,...
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Apr 131 min read


US Congress Blocks Natural Gas Water Heater Ban, NAHB Applauds Move
Blocks Natural Gas Water Heater Ban US: In a significant victory for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and housing...
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Apr 111 min read
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