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Rising Energy Costs and Regulations Challenge Italy’s Ceramics Sector
Rising Energy Costs and Regulations Challenge Italy’s Ceramics Sector Italy: The Civita Castellana ceramics district, which accounts for...
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Oct 13, 20251 min read


Vietnam Urges Acceleration of Affordable Housing Development
Vietnam Urges Acceleration of Affordable Housing Development Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries...
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Oct 13, 20251 min read


World Bank Raises China’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.8% Amid Regional Slowdown Concerns
World Bank Raises China’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.8% Amid Regional Slowdown Concerns China/SEA: The World Bank has revised its 2025...
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Oct 13, 20251 min read


UK Construction Sector Sees Decline in Project Starts Amid Mixed Performance
UK Construction Sector Sees Decline in Project Starts Amid Mixed Performance UK: The UK construction sector faces a slowdown in Q4 2025...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Samsung Opens New Training Centre in Surrey to Support Installer Development
Samsung Opens New Training Centre in Surrey to Support Installer Development UK: Samsung Climate Solutions has opened a new training...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


UK Construction Sector Shows Continued Contraction in September
UK Construction Sector Shows Continued Contraction in September UK: The UK construction sector remained in contraction in September,...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Viessmann to Install Heat Pumps at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena
Viessmann to Install Heat Pumps at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena Germany: Viessmann will supply 19 heat pumps to Bayern Munich’s Allianz...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Inspection Finds Chinese-Made “Nawas” Radiator Fails Safety Standards in Tashkent
Inspection Finds Chinese-Made “Nawas” Radiator Fails Safety Standards in Tashkent Uzbekistan: A control purchase of the Chinese-made...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Eurozone Construction Sector Shows Further Contraction in September
Eurozone Construction Sector Shows Further Contraction in September Europe: The Eurozone construction sector continued to contract in...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


A.E. Olsen Co., Inc. Service America Expands HVAC Offerings in Connecticut
A.E. Olsen Co., Inc. Service America Expands HVAC Offerings in Connecticut USA: A.E. Olsen Co., Inc. Service America, a heating and air...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Boston Uses Window Heat Pumps to Decarbonise Public Housing
Boston Uses Window Heat Pumps to Decarbonise Public Housing USA: The Boston Housing Authority is launching a pilot project to install...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Daikin to Establish Research and Development Centre in Haryana with Rs 1,000 Crore Investment
Daikin to Establish Research and Development Centre in Haryana with Rs 1,000 Crore Investment India: Daikin Industries Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Haryana to invest Rs 1,000 crore (USD 120 million / EUR 110 million) for setting up a research and development centre in the state. The agreement was finalised in Osaka, Japan, in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who is leading a high-level delegation to promote i
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Shanta Lifestyle Partners with Kohler Co to Launch First Showroom in Bangladesh
Shanta Lifestyle Partners with Kohler Co Bangladesh: Shanta Lifestyle has entered into a partnership agreement with Kohler Co, marking a...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Aurlane Acquires Allibert to Strengthen Presence in the Benelux Market
Aurlane Acquires Allibert BENELUX: Aurlane acquires Allibert, an almost century-old brand well-known for its mirror cabinets and...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Carysil Limited Expands Quartz Kitchen Sink Manufacturing Capacity by 10%
Expands Quartz Kitchen Sink Manufacturing India: Carysil Limited, has announced a expand of its quartz kitchen sink production capacity...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


US Keeps 15% Tariffs on Kitchen, Bathroom & Furniture Imports
15% Tariffs on Kitchen, Bathroom & Furniture Imports Italy: The threat of 50% tariffs on imports from the rest of the world has been...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


UK Heat Pump Trade Associations to Merge, Forming Single Unified Body
Heat Pump Trade Associations to Merge UK: The UK’s three main heat pump trade associations the Heat Pump Association, Ground Source Heat...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Mitsubishi Electric India Marks 15 Years with Focus on Manufacturing, Sustainability and Digital Growth
Manufacturing, Sustainability and Digital Growth India: While global geopolitical uncertainties present short-term challenges, they also...
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Oct 8, 20252 min read


World Bank Revises Growth Outlook for MENAAP Region Amid Global Challenges
World Bank Revises Growth Outlook MENAAP: The World Bank revises its growth forecast for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Hayley Cattell Appointed Managing Director of Beijer Ref UK & Ireland
Hayley Cattell Appointed Managing Director UK & Ireland: Hayley Cattell has been promoted to Managing Director of wholesale group Beijer...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Inda France Appoints Emmanuel Turlin as New Sales Director to Drive Growth in Premium Bathroom Segment
Appointment FRANCE: Inda France has appointed Emmanuel Turlin as its new Sales Director. The company, known for its range of bathroom...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Quooker Unveils New Purpose-Built Headquarters and Experience Centre
Headquarter UK: Specialist tap manufacturer Quooker has inaugurated its new purpose-built headquarters and experience centre in...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Germany’s Unemployment Rate Expected to Decline as Economic Recovery Strengthens
Economic growth GERMANY: Germany’s unemployment rate is projected to decline over the next two years as the long-awaited recovery of...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


Walton Hi-Tech Faces Revenue Dip but Bets on Diversification Through Merger with Digi-Tech
Air Cond BANGLADESH: Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, Bangladesh’s leading electronics manufacturer, has faced a challenging 2024–25 fiscal...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read
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