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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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Jul 30, 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 25, 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):Â 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 22, 20241 min read
Builders 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 19, 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 17, 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
Australia's Housing Supply Hit by High Interest Rates and Construction Costs
Australia: High interest rates and construction costs are significantly hindering the supply of new housing, exacerbating rental...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read
Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric Acquires Frost Air Services, Expands Tulsa Market
TULSA, US: Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a leading service company in Glenpool, Oklahoma, has acquired Frost Air...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read
Danfoss Opens New Production Facilities in Mexico
Mexico: Danfoss has inaugurated new production facilities in Monterrey, Mexico, to strengthen regional supply chains and better serve...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
HVAC Costs Climb in the US: New Refrigerants and Supply Chain Issues Drive Price Hikes
US: The cost of HVAC equipment has risen significantly due to increased raw material prices, supply chain disruptions, higher demand, and...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
ACS Acquires AboveAir Technologies, Enhancing Specialty HVAC Offerings for Data Center
Oklahoma City, United States: AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. (ACS) announced the acquisition of AboveAir Technologies, a leading HVAC...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
BUTEC Group Rebrands and Expands in South Africa with Strategic Acquisitions
South Africa: BUTEC Group, a Lebanese-based contracting company, has rebranded the two South African companies it acquired from ENGIE in...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
Carrier Launches Cooling-as-a-Service Portfolio to Simplify HVAC Operations
USA: Carrier has launched its Cooling-as-a-Service portfolio to help commercial customers streamline HVAC and energy system operations...
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