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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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Jun 30, 20241 min read
Ceramica Catalano Acquired by Mittel Subsidiary for 100.6 million USD
Italy: Mittel Spa announced that its subsidiary, Italian Bathroom Design Group Srl, has signed a binding preliminary agreement to...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
German Solar Thermal Market Declines Significantly Amid Challenges
Germany: The solar thermal market in Germany has faced a significant downturn, with sales of solar collectors dropping sharply from...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
Construction Sector to Remain Flat in Belgium in 2024
Belgium: Belgium's construction and installation sector is projected to stabilize in 2024 without a significant rebound, according to the...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
Azizi Renews Partnership Deal with German Sanitary Group
UAE/Germany: UAE-based Azizi Developments has renewed its partnership with Germany's Kludi GmbH, a leading manufacturer of sustainable,...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
House of Enki Expands into Commercial Shower Systems
UK: House of Enki, a supplier of bathroom and kitchen fittings based in Harlow, has announced its expansion into the commercial shower...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
Heat Geek and Vaillant Forms Strategic Partnership
UK: Heat Geek has announced a new strategic partnership with Vaillant, aiming to establish a benchmark for heating system design and...
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Jun 26, 20241 min read
Federal Government Finalizes Ban on High-GWP Small Air Conditioners in Australia
Australia: The federal government has amended The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations to ban the import...
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Jun 26, 20241 min read
AC Makers in India Hike Prices By 3-5%
India: AC Makers in India hike prices by 3-5%, this includes the likes of Mitsubishi, Lloyd, and Voltas Ltd. This increase, driven by...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
Leroy Merlin Russia to Operate as Lemana Pro Starting 2025
Russia: Leroy Merlin in Russia will be rebranded as Lemana Pro, with the operating company renamed Le Monlid. This change, reported by...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
SCHÃœTTE Group Acquires Turkish Fittings Manufacturer ADELL
Turkey: The SCHÃœTTE Group is integrating Turkish fittings manufacturer ADELL into its company portfolio, furthering its growth strategy....
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
Aira To Open EUR 300M Heat Pump Factory in Poland
Poland/Sweden: Swedish heat pump group Aira is set to inaugurate its first factory, a EUR 300 million (USD 320.9 million) facility in...
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
Germany Witnesses Slump in New Construction Permits
Germany: In April, the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden reported a significant drop in new construction permits in Germany,...
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Jun 21, 20241 min read
Kensa and GTC Join Hands to Provide Renewable Heating for New Homes in Britain
UK: The UK's largest installer and operator of multi-utility networks, GTC, and the leading manufacturer and installer of ground source...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Hungary's Construction Sector Rebounds with 11% Growth in April
Hungary: Hungary's construction sector experienced a rebound in April, with output volumes increasing by 11% compared to the previous...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Beijer Ref Buys Majority Stake in Hungarian HVAC Distributor Cool4U
Sweden/Hungary: Beijer Ref has entered into an agreement to purchase 80% of the shares in Cool4U, a prominent HVAC distributor based in...
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
SBH Radiators Sells All its Inventory in an Auction After Shutdown in April
UK: Radiators, a UK manufacturing specialist, entered liquidation in April. Designer radiators worth nearly GBP 333,000 (USD 423,000) are...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Simon Karlin named as NIBE Climate Solutions Head
Sweden: Simon Karlin, currently serving as COO and Executive Vice President of Beijer Ref’s EMEA business area, is set to join the...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Vado Enhances Operations with New, Larger Warehouse Facility
UK: Vado, a leading bathroom manufacturer in the UK, has relocated its warehouse operations to a larger facility in Bridgwater, Somerset,...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Baxi and Freedom Heat Pumps Form New Distribution Partnership
UK: Freedom Heat Pumps, one of the UK's leading heat pump distributors, has entered into a strategic partnership with Baxi. This...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Flair Showers Acquires The Shower Lab
Ireland: Flair Showers, an Irish showering specialist, has fully acquired The Shower Lab, an Essex-based enclosure and screen business,...
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