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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.


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2 days ago1 min read
Austria's Economy Contracts by 1.1% in 2024
GDP AUSTRIA: Austria's gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 1.1 percent in real terms in 2024 compared to the previous year, as the...

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4 days ago1 min read
Russia and Uzbekistan Strengthen Infrastructure and Construction Ties
Russia Uzbekistan Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin on...

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4 days ago1 min read
Wickes to Reopen Four Former Homebase Locations This Year
Wickes UK: Wickes has acquired the leases of four ex-Homebase stores in Dunfermline, Bury St Edmunds, and Leeds Moor Allerton, set to...


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6 days ago3 min read
European Ventilation Market On Path to Recovery
The European ventilation market is on its path to recovery European Ventilation Market: Cooling Down, Then Heating Up? Sales of most...


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7 days ago1 min read
UK Government Rejects Gas Boiler Ban Despite Climate Pressure for Heat Pumps by 2040
Rejects Gas Boiler Ban Despite Climate Pressure UK: The Government has dismissed recommendations from its independent climate advisers to...

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Feb 251 min read
Qvantum Partners with Service Box for Heat Pump Aftersales Support
Qvantum UK: Qvantum Energy Technology has partnered with Service Box to establish a nationwide service and maintenance network for its...

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Feb 231 min read
Kensa Expands Operations with New Internal Drilling Division in UK
KENSA United Kingdom: Ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa has established an in-house drilling service to enhance its...

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Feb 191 min read
Oli Records USD 79 Million Turnover in 2024, Targets USD 86.1 Million for 2025
Targets USD 86.1 Million for 2025 Portugal: Portuguese manufacturer Oli achieved a turnover of EUR 75.2 million (USD 79 million) in 2024,...

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Feb 191 min read
Kingfisher Sells Brico Dépôt Romania to Altex Romania for USD 73.5 Million
Sells Brico Dépôt Romania to Altex Romania Romania: Kingfisher plc has announced the sale of its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex...

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Feb 191 min read
OBI Group Takes Over All OBI Locations in Switzerland
Takes Over All OBI Locations Switzerland: The OBI Group is set to assume control of all OBI stores in Switzerland, including ten existing...

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Feb 191 min read
Roca Group Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence
Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal UK: Roca Group has received the prestigious Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, the world's most recognized...

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Feb 191 min read
KWC Group Acquires Newcastle Joinery Ltd to Expand Sanitary Solutions
Acquires Newcastle Joinery Ltd UK: KWC Group has acquired Newcastle Joinery Ltd (NJL), a specialist based in York, Great Britain,...

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Feb 191 min read
Hansgrohe Group Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence
Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal UK: Hansgrohe Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it among the top 1% of the...


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Feb 191 min read
European Residential Completions to Hit Decade-Low in 2025
Completions to Hit Decade-Low Europe: The number of residential dwellings completed in Europe is projected to reach its lowest level in a...


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Feb 181 min read
UK’s Green Heat Network Fund Awards US$43 Million to Low-Carbon Projects
Heat pump UK: The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) has allocated over US$43 million to four low-carbon heat network projects in England,...


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Feb 181 min read
Bavarian Cities Plan Joint Geothermal Project with €260 Million (US$272 Million) Investment
GERMANY: The neighboring cities of Puchheim and Germering in Bavaria, Germany, along with Munich’s municipal utilities, are planning to...


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Feb 141 min read
Equipe Cerámicas Secures EU Grant for Decarbonisation Efforts
Equipe Cerámicas Secures EU Grant for Decarbonisation Efforts Spain: Equipe Cerámicas has received a grant of EUR 478,457 (USD 517,000)...


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Feb 141 min read
UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations
UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations UK: The National House Building Council (NHBC) reported that 104,232...


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Feb 121 min read
Hungary’s New Urban Planning and Construction Regulations in Force
Hungary Hungary: Hungary's construction regulations are undergoing significant changes with the introduction of Act C of 2023 on...


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Feb 121 min read
Housing Crisis in Germany Deepens Amid Slowdown in Residential Construction
Germany Housing Sector Germany: Germany's housing sector faces a significant slowdown, with only 230,000 new apartments and houses...
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