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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.

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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Daikin Combines Northeast Distributors to Form Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc.
US: Daikin has established Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc. by merging three of its northeast distributors: ABCO, Universal...

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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Winsupply Acquires Epic Supply to Strengthen Plumbing Distribution Network
US: Winsupply has acquired Epic Supply, LLC, a leading distributor of commercial plumbing supplies based in Texas. Founded in 2007 by Jay...


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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Leap Partners Expands into West Virginia with Acquisition of Appalachian Heating
US: Leap Partners, a rapidly growing home service company with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the Southeast, has...

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Oct 2, 20241 min read
CBRE Partners with Johnson Controls to Expand Energy Efficiency Upgrades Across Key Global Markets
US: CBRE has partnered with Johnson Controls to expand access to energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits in Continental Europe, the...

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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Elevate Home Services Acquires St. Clair’s Custom Air to Expand Operations in Southwest Florida
US: Elevate Home Services, an air conditioning servicing company based in Fort Myers, has acquired competitor St. Clair’s Custom Air in...

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Oct 1, 20241 min read
CoolSys Purchases Virginia Based Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation
USA: CoolSys has acquired Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation (MEC2), a Maryland and Virginia-based firm specializing in...

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Oct 1, 20241 min read
USA Based Sila Services Acquires Ohio HVAC and Plumbing Contractor
USA: Sila Services has acquired A to Z Dependable Services, a Niles, Ohio-based plumbing and HVAC provider. Founded in 1960, A to Z is...

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Oct 1, 20241 min read
Moen Renews Exclusive Plumbing Partnership with Meritage Homes
USA: Moen, the leading faucet brand in North America, has renewed its exclusive partnership with Meritage Homes, the fifth-largest public...

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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Total Comfort Group Acquires Victor's Air Conditioning Company to Expand Services
USA/North America: Total Comfort Group (TCG), a national provider of commercial HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical services, has acquired...

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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Trane Technologies Expands in Virginia with Damuth Services Acquisition
USA/North America: Trane Technologies has acquired the assets of Damuth Services, Inc., also known as Damuth Trane, a leading regional...

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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Jintao Sanitary Ware Ghana Commences Operations in Takoradi
Ghana/Africa: Jintao Sanitary Ware Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the China-based Hwani Group, has officially began operations in...

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Sep 27, 20241 min read
A. O. Smith Completes New Plant Expansion in Mexico
Mexico: A. O. Smith Corp. recently marked its 150th anniversary in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on 19th September. As part of the event, A. O....

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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Daikin Comfort Technologies Partners with M&A Supply to Expand HVAC Solutions in the US
US: Daikin Comfort Technologies has announced a new partnership with M&A Supply, one of the largest independent HVACR wholesalers in the...


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Sep 25, 20241 min read
US Consumer Confidence Declines Due to Job Concerns Before Elections
USA: Consumer confidence sharply declined in September, primarily due to concerns about the job market before election, despite a notable...

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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Smiths Group Acquires Two North American Companies
USA: Smiths Group plc, has announced its acquisition of two North American firms, Modular Metal Fabricators, Inc. and Wattco, Inc., for a...


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Sep 24, 20242 min read
Seattle Offers Up to $8,000 for Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pump Conversions
USA: Seattle residents with qualifying incomes may be eligible for up to $8,000 in financial assistance to switch to an electric heat...


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Sep 24, 20241 min read
Alberta on Track for Record Housing Starts in 2024
Canada: Monthly data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows that Alberta is on pace for a record number of housing...

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Sep 18, 20241 min read
Argentina Recession Deepens as Economy Shrinks More Than Expected in the Second Quarter
Argentina: Argentina saw its economy contract by 1.7% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous three months, deepening the...


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Sep 18, 20241 min read
Heat Pumps Surge Faces Hurdles in Canada with Technician Shortage
Canada: Electric heat pumps are gaining popularity in Canada due to their efficiency, cost savings, and ability to handle extreme...

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Sep 18, 20241 min read
Efficiency Capital and Mitsubishi Electric Partner to Offer Low Cost Energy Efficiency Solutions in Canada
Canada: Efficiency Capital (EC), a Toronto-based Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) company, and Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. have...
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