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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.


Beijer Ref Reports Q1 2025 Sales and Profit Growth
Beijer Ref Reports Q1 2025 Sales and Profit Growth Sweden: Beijer Ref reported net sales of S EK 8,898 million (USD 832 million / EUR 777...
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1 day ago1 min read


Sonas Bathrooms has named Dean Stokes as its UK Sales Director
Sonas Bathrooms has named Dean Stokes as its UK Sales Director UK: Sonas Bathrooms has announced the appointment of Dean Stokes as its UK...
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2 days ago1 min read


Romanian Competition Council Approves Altex’s Acquisition of Brico Depot
Romanian Competition Council Approves Altex’s Acquisition of Brico Depot Romania: Romania’s Competition Council has approved the...
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3 days ago1 min read


W&R Barnett Acquires Majority Stake in Symphony Group; Gilbert-Ash Moves to Employee Ownership Model
W&R Barnett Acquires Majority Stake in Symphony Group; Gilbert-Ash Moves to Employee Ownership Model Ireland/UK: W&R Barnett, a...
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5 days ago1 min read


Steve Breen Appointed Commercial Director – Europe at Eczacıbaşı Building Products
Steve Breen Appointed Commercial Director – Europe at Eczacıbaşı Building Products Europe: Eczacıbaşı Building Products has appointed...
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Apr 171 min read


Energy Ministry Announces Enhanced Grants for Malta Households to Adopt Energy and Water-Saving Technologies
Grant MALTA: Maltese and Gozitan households now have greater opportunities to access government support for adopting energy-efficient and...
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Apr 151 min read


Stiebel Eltron UK's John Felgate to Lead Domestic Heat Pump Association
Heat Pump UK: John Felgate, Head of Technical at leading heating products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK, has been appointed Chairman of...
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Apr 151 min read


RAK Ceramics Opens Milan Design Hub Showcasing Global Brand Portfolio
RAK Ceramics ITALY: RAK Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of bathrooms and tiles, has invested over €1 million in the launch of its new...
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Apr 151 min read


Geberit Announces Larden's Retirement, Andy Lever to Succeed
Geberit UK/Ireland: Geberit has announced that Mark Larden, Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, will retire on 30 September 2025....
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Apr 131 min read


Rinnai Welcomes US Senate Overturning DOE Rule on Tankless Water Heaters Following Industry Concerns
US Senate Overturning DOE Rule on Tankless Water Heaters Georgia: Rinnai America Corporation has welcomed the bipartisan Senate approval...
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Apr 111 min read


Brand K Group Acquires Carron Bathrooms to Expand UK and European Presence
Brand K Group Acquires Carron Bathrooms to Expand UK and European Presence UK: Brand K Group, owner of bathroom and radiator brands...
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Apr 91 min read


Daikin Expands Heat Pump Services in Sweden with Acquisition of Kylslaget
Daikin Expands Heat Pump Services in Sweden with Acquisition of Kylslaget Sweden: Daikin has acquired Swedish heat pump service provider...
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Apr 91 min read


Hansgrohe Reports 1.3 Percent Decline in Annual Sales for 2024
Hansgrohe Reports 1.3 Percent Decline in Annual Sales for 2024 Germany: Germany-based Hansgrohe Group reported sales of EUR 1.387 billion...
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Apr 81 min read


Ownership Transition Announced for Schell GmbH & Co. KG
Ownership Transition Announced for Schell GmbH & Co. KG Germany: Schell GmbH & Co. KG is set to undergo a change in ownership, with the...
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Apr 81 min read


SDI Group Enters Electric Boiler Market with Smart Acquisition of Cavendish
Boiler UK: SDI Group is advancing confidently in the specialist industrial equipment sector, with its recent acquisition of Collins...
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Apr 81 min read


EDF and Ideal Heating Launch Zero Standing Charge Heat Pump Tariff
Tariff UK: EDF and Ideal Heating have partnered to introduce a new heat pump tariff that promises customers guaranteed annual savings of...
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Apr 81 min read


Grohe Announces Closure of Hemer Logistics Centre by 2027
Grohe Announces Closure of Hemer Logistics Centre by 2027 Germany: Grohe has announced plans to close its logistics centre in Hemer by...
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Apr 61 min read


Panasonic Forms Strategic Alliance with Tado° for Energy-Efficient Heating Solutions
Panasonic Forms Strategic Alliance with Tado° for Energy-Efficient Heating Solutions Germany: Panasonic Corporation’s Heating &...
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Apr 41 min read


Scottish Government Revises Policy on Gas Boiler Replacement
Scottish Government Revises Policy on Gas Boiler Replacement Scotland: The Scottish Government has reversed its plans to mandate...
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Apr 41 min read


Crowther & Shaw Acquires MAP Mechanical to Expand Services
Acquires to Expand Services UK: Huddersfield-based Crowther & Shaw has acquired fellow Huddersfield firm MAP Mechanical, strengthening...
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Apr 21 min read
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