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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.


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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2 days ago1 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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2 days ago1 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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6 days ago1 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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6 days ago1 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


BLANCO Reports Lower Annual Sales, Focuses on Innovation and Brand Development
BLANCO Reports Lower Annual Sales, Focuses on Innovation and Brand Development Germany: The BLANCO Group reported sales of EUR 383...
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Apr 101 min read


British Columbia Expands Heat Pump Program for Low-Income Households
British Columbia Expands Heat Pump Program for Low-Income Households Canada: The Government of British Columbia has announced an...
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Apr 101 min read


China Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Response to Trump’s Trade Hikes
China Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Response to Trump’s Trade Hikes China: China has imposed a 34 percent tariff on all U.S. imports...
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Apr 101 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 and American Bath Group (ABG) have entered...
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Apr 91 min read


Ecoer HVAC Systems Relocates Headquarters to Texas
HVAC USA: Ecoer HVAC Systems, a technology-focused innovator in the heating and cooling sector, has announced the relocation of its...
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Apr 81 min read


Del-Air Acquires McGowans Heating and Air Conditioning to Expand into US
Del-Air US: Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electric has expanded its service area in the northeast corridor of Florida, US,...
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Apr 61 min read


Lennar to Equip Over 1,500 US Homes with Geothermal Systems
Lennar to Equip Over 1,500 US Homes with Geothermal Systems USA: Lennar is set to install geothermal heating and cooling systems in more...
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Apr 41 min read
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