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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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3 days ago1 min read
France's Heat Pump Market Drops as Second Homeowners Choose Alternatives
Market Drops as Second Homeowners Choose Alternatives FR: After two years of strong sales growth, France’s heat pump market is witnessing...
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4 days ago1 min read
Grant Invests US$2.4M in Advanced Heat Pump Tailored for Irish Climate
Heat Pump IRELAND: Globally recognized heating technology manufacturer Grant, headquartered in Birr, has unveiled its next-generation air...
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Jan 241 min read
Dornbracht Announces Appointment of New Managing Director
Dornbracht Announces Appointment of New Managing Director Germany: Dornbracht GmbH & Co KG has announced the appointment of Christian...
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Jan 221 min read
UK Government To Introduce Fines for Boiler Manufacturers From April 2025
Boiler UK: A new scheme set to begin in April 2025 will fine boiler manufacturers if they fail to sell enough heat pumps, which could add...
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Jan 221 min read
Kristian Strand Appointed President of Danfoss Climate Solutions
Kristian Strand Appointed President Denmark: Danfoss has announced the appointment of Kristian Strand as the new President of Danfoss...
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Jan 211 min read
Geberit Group Achieves Currency Adjusted Sales Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions in Europe
Revenue SWITZERLAND: Despite a significant downturn in Europe’s building construction industry, the Geberit Group recorded a...
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Jan 171 min read
Panasonic and UHI Inverness Launch Renewable Energy Training Hub
Panasonic and UHI Inverness Launch Renewable Energy Training Hub UK: Panasonic, in collaboration with UHI Inverness, has launched the...
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Jan 171 min read
UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024
UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024 UK: Data from the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) Data Dashboard...
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Jan 151 min read
UK Government Confirms No Plans for Ban on Gas Boilers
Gas Boiler UK: Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has clarified that the UK government has no plans to implement a ban on gas boilers,...
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Jan 151 min read
UK Heat Pump Installations Jump 43% in 2024 as Renewables Hit Record Highs
Heat Pump UK: The UK witnessed a significant rise in heat pump installations in 2024, with a 43% increase compared to 2023, according to...
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Jan 151 min read
Ireland Disbursed Record EUR 616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports in 2024
Record €616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports Ireland: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) allocated a record €616...
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Jan 121 min read
Switzerland Reduces Low-Emission Heating Subsidies by 25% for 2025
Heat Pump Switzerland: In 2023, Swiss voters approved a plan to allocate CHF 200 million ($218 million USD) annually over ten years,...
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Jan 81 min read
Tomoji Miki to Lead Daikin UK as New Managing Director
Tomoji Miki joins Daikin UK: Daikin UK has announced the appointment of Tomoji Miki as its new Managing Director, starting 1 January...
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Jan 81 min read
PJH Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Abode for Focus 60 Bathroom Collection
PJH Announces Partnership with Abode UK: PJH, a leading distributor of bathrooms, appliances, sinks, and taps, has announced an exclusive...
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Jan 71 min read
Beijer Ref Finalizes Acquisition of Hungarian HVAC Distributor Cool4U
Acquisition HUNGARY: Beijer Ref has finalized the acquisition of Cool4U, a Hungarian HVAC distributor. In June 2024, Beijer Ref entered...
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Jan 71 min read
Government Abandons Plan to Ban New Gas Boilers by 2035, Despite Push for Heat Pumps
Heat Pump UK: The Government plans to abandon the proposed ban on new gas boiler replacements from 2035, despite advocating for a...
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Jan 71 min read
Ripples Expands National Presence with New Showroom in Norwich
Bathroom UK: Ripples, the UK's bathroom retail franchise, has strengthened its national footprint with the opening of a new showroom in...
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Jan 71 min read
Germany's Economic Downturn Triggers Political Turmoil Amid Global Pressures
GDP GERMANY: Germany, the world’s third-largest economy, recorded a nominal GDP of $4.7 trillion in 2024, according to the International...
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Jan 31 min read
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores Ireland: DIY retailer B&Q Ireland has acquired three...
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Jan 31 min read
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and...
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