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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


Housing Construction Permits in the Netherlands Drop Sharply in First Quarter
Housing Construction Permits in the Netherlands Drop Sharply in First Quarter Netherlands: The number of permits issued for new housing...
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5 days ago1 min read


Daikin Begins Mass Production of Residential Air Conditioners in Indonesia
Daikin Begins Mass Production of Residential Air Conditioners in Indonesia Indonesia: Japanese manufacturer Daikin has commenced mass...
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5 days ago1 min read


Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S.
Rising Tariffs and Coolant Shortages Expected to Increase Air Conditioning Costs in U.S. USA: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning...
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5 days ago1 min read


Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years
Carrier to Invest USD 1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Over Five Years USA: Carrier has announced plans to invest USD 1 billion (EUR 920...
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5 days ago1 min read


U.S. Reduces Tariff on Chinese E-Commerce Shipments
EXIM USA: The United States will reduce the "de minimis" tariff on shipments from China to 54% from the previously planned 120%, while...
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5 days ago1 min read


Affordable Air Conditioners Drive Surge in Popularity of Chinese Brands in Brazil
Air conditioners BRAZIL: Brazilian consumers are increasingly drawn to Chinese products, particularly air conditioners, which are...
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6 days ago1 min read


Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing Expands into Virginia with Acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling
HVAC USA: Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a well-established provider of home comfort solutions in North Carolina and Virginia, has...
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6 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


Samsung Buys FläktGroup for USD 1.68B to Expand Global HVAC Reach
Buys FläktGroup Korea: Samsung Electronics has acquired 100% of FläktGroup Holding GmbH, a German HVAC company, for GEP 1.5 billion (USD...
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6 days ago1 min read


New Affordable Housing Initiative Commences in HÃ Nam
Affordable Housing Initiative Vietnam: Construction has begun on a new social housing project in Duy Tiên Town, Hà Nam Province, spanning...
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6 days ago1 min read


BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group
BDR Thermea Signs Strategic Agreements with Midea Group China: BDR Thermea Group has entered into several strategic cooperation...
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7 days ago1 min read


Cost of Major Home Building Projects Drops by Up to 28%
Cost of Major Home Building Projects Drops by Up to 28% UK: According to Checkatrade there was a significant decline in the cost of major...
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7 days ago1 min read


Construction Activity Continues to Rise for Another Month in Ireland
Construction Activity Continues to Rise for Another Month in Ireland Ireland: Irish construction activity recorded further growth in...
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7 days ago1 min read


Ontario Tables Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Projects
Ontario Tables Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Projects Canada: Ontario’s housing minister has introduced new...
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7 days ago1 min read


Viega Group to Establish New Production Site in Saarland
Establish New Production Site Germany: The Viega Group has announced an investment of approximately 160 million USD (150 million EUR) for...
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May 121 min read


Whitebirk Sink Company Expands Operations and Product Range
Whitebirk Sink Company Expands Operations and Product Range UK: Whitebirk Sink Company, a fireclay sink manufacturer based in Lancashire...
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May 121 min read


Stout Sanitaryware Opens Exclusive Display Centre in India
Display Centre INDIA: Stout Sanitaryware has opened a new display centre in Goregaon West, Mumbai, India, offering a hands-on experience...
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May 121 min read


TECE GmbH Acquired a Spanish Sanitaryware Firm Absara Industrial S.L.
Bathroom GERMANY: TECE GmbH has successfully completed the acquisition of Absara Industrial S.L., a Spanish manufacturer of mineral cast...
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May 121 min read


China’s Jinsheng Ceramics Announces $100 Million Expansion Project in Jordan
Sanitaryware JORDAN: China’s Jinsheng International Ceramics has unveiled a $100 million expansion initiative for this year aimed at...
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May 122 min read
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