| | | | | | Blackstone has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Champions Group, a residential services platform with 1,800 technicians and 150,000 active members. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2026, expanding Blackstone’s presence in the residential repair and replacement market. |
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| | | | Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US says low-global warming potential refrigerants like R-32 are redefining system design, training, and compliance. |
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| | | | Warm Air Furnaces U.S. shipments of gas warm air furnaces for December 2025 increased +0.0%, to 267,065 units, compared to 267,059 units shipped in December 2024. Oil warm air furnace shipments increased +31.5%, to 4,058 units in December 2025, compared to 3,087 units shipped in December 2024. Year-to-date U.S. shipments of gas warm air ... |
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| | | | The new platform integrates with QuickBooks Online and Intuit Enterprise Suite, helping contractors streamline accounts payable and scale financial operations. |
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| | | | Smart HVAC controls for multifamily buildings expand as ecobee launches a new application programming interface at AHR Expo 2026. |
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| | | | Despite global market challenges, Bosch Home Comfort Group maintained stable sales in 2025, focusing on integration, product innovation, and expanding distribution, with a positive outlook for 2026 and beyond. |
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