Germany: The German housing construction sector faces continued challenges as building permits dropped significantly in May, with 24.2%...

Germany: Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (Hitachi GLS) has agreed to transfer its 40% stake in Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air...

UK: The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has welcomed Dornbracht as its newest member. Founded in 1950, Dornbracht is a leader in...

Indonesia: High gas prices and the influx of low-priced imported goods have led to a decline in Indonesia's ceramic tile industry,...

US: Construction activity for single-family homes decreased for the fourth consecutive month in June due to high interest rates. U.S....

Italy: Munters has signed an agreement to acquire Geoclima, an Italian manufacturer of air- and water-cooled chillers. Terms of the deal...

UK: Construction has begun on the near-£8m (8.8 million USD) Hillbourne housing development in Poole, which will provide 110 new...

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company (NHC) has signed an agreement with China State Construction Engineering Corporation...

Bangladesh: RFL, Bangladesh's leading business conglomerate, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of China's renowned...

South Africa: Electrolux Group has signed an agreement to divest its South African water heater business under the Kwikot brand to Haier...

UK: Ideal Bathrooms has announced a new partnership with Kaldewei to distribute the Eurowa bath range. This collaboration aims to enhance...

US: Rinnai America Corporation announced the appointment of Paul Nick as Vice President of Product and Marketing, joining the Executive...

France: The Portuguese sanitary ware manufacturer OLI has acquired the French company Regiplast for 7.11 million USD, aiming to increase...

Ottawa: The federal government of Canada has announced a plan to phase out oil-fired furnaces in new construction and encourage the...

USA: Carrier has inaugurated a new 1,500m² training center at Carrier University in Charlotte, North Carolina. This new facility, which...

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Hong Kong customs officers intercepted a shipment of refrigerant being smuggled from Hong Kong to the USA at the...

Germany Flag Germany: South Korean consumer electronics giant LG Electronics, a subsidiary of LG Corp, is setting up a 10,000sqft...

Australia: High interest rates and construction costs are significantly hindering the supply of new housing, exacerbating rental...

Scotland: Funding cuts to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) have stalled more than 1,800 new affordable homes, according to...

China: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about overcapacity in manufacturing sector in China, despite a generally...