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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.

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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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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22 hours ago1 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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3 days ago1 min read

Shaws to Relocate from Darwen to New Wolverhampton Facility
Darwen to New Wolverhampton UK: Shaws, a historic manufacturer of fireclay sinks since 1897, will transfer its production from Darwen to...
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3 days ago1 min read


Spain Records Strongest Economic Growth Among Euro Zone Nations in 2024
Spain Records Strongest Economic Growth Among Euro Zone Nations in 2024 Spain: The Spanish economy recorded a growth rate of 3.2% in...
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Mar 281 min read


Russia Returns Control of Ariston’s Local Subsidiary to Parent Company
Russia Returns Control of Ariston’s Local Subsidiary to Parent Company Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order...
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Mar 281 min read

Vaillant Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Derby
Vaillant Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Derby UK: Vaillant has opened a GBP 40 million (USD 50.7 million) manufacturing facility in...
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Mar 271 min read


UK Economy Growth Forecast Revised Downwards for 2025
UK Economy Growth Forecast Revised Downwards for 2025 UK: The UK economy is forecast to grow by 1.0% in 2025, according to finance...
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Mar 271 min read

Poland Approves Increased Social Housing Budget, Pledges Up to USD 1.3 Billion in 2025
Poland social housing Poland: Poland’s government has approved a bill to increase social housing spending to at least 2.5 billion zloty...
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Mar 261 min read

Dennis Appel Appointed President of Danfoss' New Controls Division
collaboration DENMARK: Danfoss Climate Solutions has appointed Dennis Appel as Divisional President of its newly formed Controls and...
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Mar 251 min read

Sweden On Path To Economic Recovery But With A Mixed Outlook for 2025
Sweden Sweden: Sweden's economy entered a recovery phase in the second half of 2024, with GDP increasing by 0.8% in the fourth quarter....
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Mar 231 min read

Migros Completes Disposal of Micasa and Do it + Garden Specialist Stores
Migros Completes Disposal Switzerland: As part of a management buyout, 30 Micasa and Micasa Home stores will be taken over by the current...
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Mar 211 min read

Wickes to Acquire Leases of Four Former Homebase Stores
Acquire Leases of Four Former UK: Home improvement retailer Wickes is set to take over the leases of four former Homebase stores in...
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Mar 211 min read

Hornbach Expands with Smaller DIY Store Format in the Netherlands
Expands with Smaller DIY Netherlands: Hornbach is set to expand its presence in the Netherlands by introducing a smaller DIY store format...
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Mar 211 min read

Geberit Reports Sales Growth Despite Market Challenges in 2024
Reports Sales Growth Switzerland: Geberit achieved a currency-adjusted net sales increase of 2.5% in 2024, reaching CHF 3,085 million...
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Mar 212 min read

Screwfix Expands with 35 New Stores in UK
Expands with 35 New Stores UK: Screwfix has announced plans to open up to 35 new stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January...
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Mar 211 min read

Midea Acquires Teka Following EU Approval
Acquires Teka Europe: The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of the Spanish company Teka by Chinese...
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Mar 211 min read

TECE Group Acquires Absara Industrial to Strengthen Drainage Technology Expertise
Acquires Absara Industrial Spain: TECE Group has reached an agreement to acquire Spanish company Absara Industrial, known for its...
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Mar 211 min read

Roca Group Launches Sustainable Roca City Project in Spain
Project in Spain Spain: Roca Group has announced Roca City Gavà -Viladecans, a large-scale urban regeneration project aimed at...
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Mar 211 min read

Sonas Bathrooms Secures Significant Investment from Woodberry Capital for UK Expansion
Secures Significant Investment from Woodberry Capital UK: Irish bathroom brand Sonas Bathrooms has received a significant investment from...
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Mar 211 min read
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