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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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May 2, 20241 min read
Swiss Schmidlin Enters the French Market
France: Schmidlin is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in the production of enameled titanium steel products for use...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Heat Pump Initiatives are Funded with £5.3 Million
UK: As part of its Heat Pump Ready program, the government of the United Kingdom has announced that it will provide an additional £5.3...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Increased Production Capacity by Croatian Manufacturer Frigo Plus Will Fulfill Increasing Demand for Heat Pumps
EU: The Croatian HVAC&R manufacturer Frigo Plus has stated that it intends to "significantly" expand its manufacturing capacity in order...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Heat Pump Sales Plummet due to Inquiries From Consumers
Netherlands: According to the AD on Wednesday afternoon, the sale of heat pumps—which were intended to take the place of conventional...
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May 2, 20241 min read
£1M is Secured for Heat Pump Technology by a Former Dyson Engineer
UK: Carbon tech startup Nusku, based in Bristol, has raised £1 million, with the UK government contributing £700,000. The heat pump...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
Scottish Government Grants £11 Million for Public Sector Decarbonization
Scotland: The allocation of £11 million in grants by the Scottish government is intended to support seven initiatives that seek to...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
Bauhaus opens third branch in Madrid
Spain: The German DIY store operator Bauhaus has launched a third outlet in Madrid. The new store is located in Leganés, in the south of...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
Roca Group Acquires Accessible Bathroom Manufacturers
UK: Roca Group has purchased Nosag and IneoCare, which make accessible restrooms for people with limited mobility. According to the Roca...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
Fury As Snp Spends £3.5m Under A "Crazy" Scheme To Install Heat Pumps In A Building Worth Just £275,000
Scotland: The Scottish Government "decarbonized" a property worth only £275,000. The cost came to £3.5 million. Elgin's modest fiscal...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
In March, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Saw a 46% Rise
UK: According to the most recent data on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), there has been a significant increase in applications,...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
NSW Government Announces Rebate for ESS Heat Pumps
New South Wales: An element of the Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the Heat Pump Hot Water Rebate program has been launched by the...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
New Supplier for Mitsubishi Heat Pumps in UK
UK: The Boiler Shop, a well-known independent retailer in the northwest, will carry the entire line of Ecodan heat pumps and hot water...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
As sticky Inflation limits Demand, Carrier Global Lowers Full-Year Sales Forecast
USA/Global: Manufacturer of air conditioners Carrier Global reduced its sales projection for the entire year on Thursday, citing ongoing...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Envola is Planning to Construct a Heat Pump Facility in Burgas, Bulgaria
Bulgaria/Germany: The local government of Burgas, Bulgaria, announced that German storage heat pump producer Envola wants to invest 50...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Sharp Decline in Heat Pump Installations is Expected in 2024
Germany: The Central Association for Healthcare, German Heating and Air Conditioning predicts a significant decrease in heat pump...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Woodio Invests Worth 7 Million Euros in a New Factory to Expand Internationally
Finland: Woodio, the Finnish startup studio most known for its eco-friendly bathroom furniture, is preparing to invest in a new facility...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Indian water heater industry set for 6-8% growth annually: Ariston Thermo
INDIA: According to Vikram Raman, Vice-President of Marketing and E-Commerce at Ariston Thermo, the real estate boom has increased demand...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
Daikin opens Doncaster Sustainable Home Centre
UK: Daikin has established its sixth Sustainable Home Centre this year at Spinks, a Doncaster-based plumbing and heating supplier. With...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
IMF: The Rate of Global Recovery Varies by Location and is Often Slow
Global: The world economy is expected to grow at the same rate of 3.2% in 2024 and 2025 as it did in 2023, according to the baseline...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
Nolte Buys BKNC to Expand Direct-to-Trade
UK: The amount of money that was paid for the acquisition of the contract installation company BKNC by the kitchen manufacturer Nolte...
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