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Villeroy & Boch Reports 33.2% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Following Ideal Standard Acquisition
Villeroy & Boch Reports 33.2% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Following Ideal Standard Acquisition Germany: Villeroy & Boch recorded a 33.2%...
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2 days ago1 min read


Victorian Plumbing Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Plans Homewares Launch Under MFI Brand
Victorian Plumbing Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Plans Homewares Launch Under MFI Brand UK: Victorian Plumbing Group has reported...
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6 days ago2 min read


Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit
Blue Star Reports Rise in Quarterly and Annual Profit India: Blue Star Ltd reported a 21.47% increase in consolidated net profit for the...
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May 81 min read


Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25
Voltas Reports Rise in Profit for March Quarter and FY25 India: Voltas reported a net profit of INR 236 crore (USD 28.3 million) for the...
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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


Beijer Ref Reports Q1 2025 Sales and Profit Growth
Beijer Ref Reports Q1 2025 Sales and Profit Growth Sweden: Beijer Ref reported net sales of S EK 8,898 million (USD 832 million / EUR 777...
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Apr 251 min read


LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit
LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit India: LG Electronics has temporarily halted its initial public offering (IPO) plans...
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Apr 241 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


Hansgrohe Eyes Double-Digit Growth in India, Driven by Strong Market Performance
Hansgrohe India: Hansgrohe, the German sanitary fittings manufacturer, expects double-digit year-on-year growth in India through...
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Feb 111 min read


Trane Technologies Reports Revenue Growth and Strong Bookings in 2024
Trane Technologies Reports Revenue Growth and Strong Bookings in 2024 USA: Trane Technologies plc has reported its financial results for...
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Jan 311 min read


LIXIL Reports Revenue and Profit Growth Amid Structural Reforms
Japan: LIXIL Corporation announced revenue and profit growth for the six-month period ending 30 September 2024, supported by new product...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read


Lecico Egypt Approves Merger of Key Ceramic Firms
Egypt: The board of Lecico Egypt (LCSW) has sanctioned the merger of Lecico Ceramic Industries Company, International Ceramics, and...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read


The European Union Authorises the Acquisition of Purmo Group
Finland/USA: The acquisition of sole control of Purmo Group of Finland by Apollo Global Management of the United States has been approved...
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Aug 25, 20241 min read


CTD Closes 56 Stores, Cuts 268 Jobs Amid Insolvency
UK: The Newcastle-based brand CTD has announced the closure of 56 stores and the redundancy of 268 employees, according to statements...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read


Lowe's Expected to Report Sales Decline, Following Home Depot's Disappointing Results
USA: Lowe's is expected to release its fiscal Q2 earnings report on 20THÂ August. According to Bloomberg's consensus, Wall Street...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read


China's Industrial Growth Slows As Property Slump Persists
China: China's industrial output for May grew by 5.6% year-on-year, falling short of expectations and slowing from April's 6.7% growth,...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read


Hitachi Planning to Sell its Stake From Johnson Controls-Hitachi JV
USA/Japan: Hitachi is planning to sell its 40% stake in the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, with potential...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read


Lecico Releases Annual Financial Results For 2023
Egypt: Lecico has released its annual financial results, showcasing significant growth and improvements across various metrics. Overall,...
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May 21, 20242 min read


UK: Victorian Plumbing Acquires Victoria Plum in a £22.5 Million Agreement
UK: In a deal valued at £22.5 million, Victorian Plumbing has acquired its competitor online bathroom retailer, Victoria Plum. This...
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May 21, 20241 min read


Thai Retailer Boonthavorn Plans IPO to Fuel Expansion
Thailand: Boonthavorn Retail Corporation, a Thai home improvement retailer with connections to Siam Cement Group (SCG), is set to launch...
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May 20, 20241 min read
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