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Hotel construction pipeline in Asia Pacific (excluding China) reaches record levels
Hotel construction pipeline in Asia Pacific (excluding China) reaches record levels Asia Pacific: According to Lodging Econometrics’ Q2...
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Aug 13, 20252 min read


Oventrop Group and HögforsGST Form Strategic Partnership in Heating Networks
Oventrop Group Germany: The Oventrop Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Finnish company HögforsGST in the heating...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Trane Technologies Launches BrainBox AI Lab for Energy Optimization
Trane Technologies Ireland: Trane Technologies, with a market capitalisation of US$96 billion and annual revenue of US$20.7 billion, has...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Skills Shortage Threatens UK Housebuilding Targets
UK Housing Construction UK: The UK Government has announced a EUR 39 billion allocation for social housing alongside its pledge to build...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Rehsler Kühlsysteme Merges with MTA Germany, Lindau Site to Focus on Engineered Solutions
Rehsler Kühlsysteme Merges with MTA Germany, Lindau Site to Focus on Engineered Solutions Germany: On July 23, 2025, Rehsler Kühlsysteme...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Bluu Unit Expands Nationwide Presence with Acquisitions of ACI Group and Heuberger Kälte Klima
Bluu Unit Expands Nationwide Presence with Acquisitions of ACI Group and Heuberger Kälte Klima Germany: Bluu Unit, a Triton Smaller...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


U.S. Shipments of Key HVAC Equipment Decline in June Amid Market Challenges
U.S. Shipments of Key HVAC Equipment Decline in June Amid Market Challenges U.S.: According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating &...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Aira Secures Investment to Accelerate European Clean Energy-Tech Expansion
Aira Secures Investment to Accelerate European Clean Energy-Tech Expansion Europe: Since its launch in June 2023, Aira has expanded...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Mueller Steam Specialty Expands Representation Across Canada
Mueller Steam Specialty Expands Representation Across Canada Canada: Mueller Steam Specialty, a North Carolina-based supplier of...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Deputy Trade Minister Commends Twyford Ghana Ceramics for Industrial Contribution
Deputy Trade Minister Commends Twyford Ghana Ceramics for Industrial Contribution Ghana: Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness,...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Italtile Predicts Marginal Earnings Growth Amid Weak Ceramics Market
Italtile Predicts Marginal Earnings Growth Amid Weak Ceramics Market South Africa: Italtile expects only a marginal 0.1% to 5.2% rise in...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Somany Ceramics Enters Construction Chemicals Segment with Durabuild Acquisition
Somany Ceramics Enters Construction Chemicals Segment with Durabuild Acquisition India: Somany Ceramics Ltd., one of India’s most...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Kohler Expands India Presence with Upcoming Launch of Luxury Brand Kallista
Kohler Expands India Presence with Upcoming Launch of Luxury Brand Kallista India: Kohler is set to launch its luxury brand Kallista in...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


BOMA Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Porcelain Sink Supplier in North America
BOMA Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Porcelain Sink Supplier in North America U.S./Canada: BOMA, a leading porcelain sink...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Sri Lanka Exceeds IMF Fiscal Targets Amid Strong Tax Revenue
Sri Lanka SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka has exceeded key IMF fiscal targets for June, driven by robust tax collections and restrained capital...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


US Tariff Uncertainty Puts Kohler’s India Export Plans at Risk
Kohler INDIA: Kohler’s India export plans face uncertainty as proposed 25% US tariffs on Indian electronics, including its products,...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


Pavăl Holding Expands Abroad with Acquisition in Greece
Pavăl Holding Expands Abroad with Acquisition in Greece Greece: Pavăl Holding, the parent company of Romanian DIY retailer Dedeman, has...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


India Concludes Free Trade Agreement Negotiations With Oman
India Concludes Free Trade Agreement Negotiations With Oman India: The Indian government has announced the conclusion of negotiations for...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


LG MEA Hub Academy Advances HVAC Professional Training in the UAE
LG Electronics UAE: LG Electronics is reinforcing its commitment to the UAE’s HVAC sector through its LG MEA Hub Academy in Jebel Ali,...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


Stallion India to Set Up New R-32 Manufacturing Plant in Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Stallion India Fluorochemicals Limited INDIA: Stallion India Fluorochemicals Limited (SIFL), a leading refrigerants and industrial gases...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


Swiss Parliament Reduces Planned Heating Subsidies
Swiss Parliament Reduces Planned Heating Subsidies Switzerland: In 2023, Swiss voters approved a plan to allocate CHF 200 million (USD...
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Aug 11, 20251 min read


Hindware Smart Appliances Expands Kitchen Solutions Portfolio in India
Hindware Smart Appliances Expands Kitchen Solutions Portfolio in India India: Hindware Smart Appliances has expanded its product range in...
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Aug 11, 20251 min read


Kutchenhaus Opens New Showroom in Stoke-on-Trent
Kutchenhaus Opens New Showroom in Stoke-on-Trent UK: Kutchenhaus has launched a new showroom in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, led by kitchen...
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Aug 10, 20251 min read


Daikin Applied to Acquire DDC Solutions to Strengthen Data Centre Cooling Offerings
Daikin Applied to Acquire DDC Solutions to Strengthen Data Centre Cooling Offerings USA: Daikin Applied has entered into a definitive...
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Aug 8, 20251 min read
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