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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.
Dec 19, 2025


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 24, 20251 min read
UK Government To Introduce Fines for Boiler Manufacturers From April 2025
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 EUR...
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Jan 22, 20251 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 22, 20251 min read
Geberit Group Achieves Currency Adjusted Sales Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions in Europe
SWITZERLAND: Despite a significant downturn in Europe’s building construction industry, the Geberit Group recorded a currency-adjusted...
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Jan 21, 20251 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 17, 20251 min read
UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024
UK: Data from the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) Data Dashboard indicates that over 260,000 certified renewable energy...
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Jan 17, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 7, 20251 min read
Ripples Expands National Presence with New Showroom in Norwich
UK: Ripples, the UK's bathroom retail franchise, has strengthened its national footprint with the opening of a new showroom in Norwich....
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Jan 7, 20251 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 7, 20251 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 3, 20251 min read
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and hot water for approximately 450,000 residents after...
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Jan 3, 20251 min read
Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition
UK: Thompson & Leigh, a bathroom retailer and plumbers' merchant, has acquired Drakes Plumbing Supplies through a pre-pack deal arranged...
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Jan 3, 20251 min read
UK House Prices Rise in 2024 Amid Market Challenges
UK: UK house prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, with the average property valued at GBP 269,426 (USD 339,000) by year-end, though prices remain...
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Jan 3, 20251 min read
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