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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.

Hansgrohe Reports Stable Sales in 2024 Amid Market Challenges
Reports Stable Sales in 2024 Germany: Hansgrohe Group reported sales of EUR 1.387 billion (USD 1.497 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 1.3%...
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Mar 212 min read

Stiebel Eltron Expands Training Centre in UK
Stiebel Eltron Expands Training Centre in UK UK: Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its training centre at its Wirral headquarters, doubling...
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Mar 211 min read


Scotland Drops Plans for Mandatory Green Heating Upgrades for New Homes
Green Heating Upgrades Scotland: The Scottish government has decided to abandon its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill in its current form....
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Mar 191 min read

British Gas and NIBE Energy Systems Partner to Strengthen Heat Pump Service Network
NIBE Energy Systems UK: British Gas has formed a strategic partnership with NIBE Energy Systems UK to enhance the service network for...
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Mar 191 min read


Villeroy & Boch Achieves Record Revenue in 2024, Driven by Ideal Standard Acquisition
Bathroom GERMANY: In the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group achieved record revenue of € 1.421 billion (US$1.5 billion),...
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Mar 181 min read

MyLife Bathrooms Unveils 105,000 sq ft Mega Facility to Drive Expansion in Newry, Northern Ireland
warehouse UK: Newry-based MyLife Bathrooms, a leading supplier of premium bathroom products in the UK and Ireland, has unveiled plans for...
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Mar 181 min read


Denmark Unveils Digital System to Automate Heat Pump Subsidies
Heat Pump DENMARK: Denmark’s Energy Agency has introduced a new digital approval system designed to automate the processing of heat pump...
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Mar 181 min read


Heat pumps in Germany Cost up to Twice of that in UK Due to Stricter Reglations and Higher Taxes
Heat pump GERMANY: A study by Octopus Energy and RWTH Aachen University’s Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate...
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Mar 182 min read

Samsung and LG Target European HVAC Market with AI-Powered Solutions
SAMSUNG Europe: Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are intensifying their efforts to capture the European HVAC market with AI-driven...
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Mar 171 min read

Panasonic Invests $32.86 million in Tado to Scale Heat Pump Solutions
Panasonic Germany: Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has invested €30 million ($32.86 million) in German startup Tado, strengthening...
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Mar 171 min read


Melun and Vaux-le-Pénil Invest $82.1 Million to Expand Geothermal Heating
Housing Districts Paris: The municipalities of Melun and Vaux-le-Pénil in Seine-et-Marne are expanding their geothermal district heating...
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Mar 171 min read

Grohe Appoints Thomas Schachner as New Head of LIXIL Europe
EUROPE: Grohe has announced the appointment of Thomas Schachner as the new leader of LIXIL Europe, effective April 1. With over 15 years...
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Mar 121 min read

Bikat Plans Expansion to Double Production by 2026
Bikat Plans Expansion to Double Production by 2026 Spain: Bikat, a manufacturer under the Coproven Group, has announced an investment...
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Mar 51 min read


Austria's Economy Contracts by 1.1% in 2024
GDP AUSTRIA: Austria's gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 1.1 percent in real terms in 2024 compared to the previous year, as the...
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Mar 41 min read

Russia and Uzbekistan Strengthen Infrastructure and Construction Ties
Russia Uzbekistan Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin on...
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Mar 21 min read

Wickes to Reopen Four Former Homebase Locations This Year
Wickes UK: Wickes has acquired the leases of four ex-Homebase stores in Dunfermline, Bury St Edmunds, and Leeds Moor Allerton, set to...
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Mar 21 min read


European Ventilation Market On Path to Recovery
The European ventilation market is on its path to recovery European Ventilation Market: Cooling Down, Then Heating Up? Sales of most...
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Feb 283 min read

Midea Completes Acquisition of Arbonia Climate
Midea Completes Acquisition of Arbonia Climate Germany: Midea Group has finalised the acquisition of Arbonia Climate, integrating it with...
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Feb 271 min read


UK Government Rejects Gas Boiler Ban Despite Climate Pressure for Heat Pumps by 2040
Rejects Gas Boiler Ban Despite Climate Pressure UK: The Government has dismissed recommendations from its independent climate advisers to...
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Feb 271 min read

Italy Revises Tax Deductions for Renovations and Energy Efficiency in 2025
Italy Revises Tax Deductions for Renovations and Energy Efficiency in 2025 Italy: Italy has implemented changes to its tax deduction...
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Feb 261 min read
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