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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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Dec 10, 20242 min read
Ireland's Housing Output Set to Reach 40,000 Units Next Year, Leading New Completions in Europe
Construction IRELAND: Ireland is projected to lead the way in new housing completions among 19 European countries this year as it works...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
Scottish Construction Costs Ease Amid Tendering Challenges
Construction Scotland: Construction input costs in Scotland have risen by an average of 4% over the past year, according to the Building...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
UK Construction Sector Sees Growth Driven by Commercial Projects
UK: The UK’s construction sector experienced an acceleration in growth in November 2024, driven by an increase in demand for office...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Albania Sees Decline in Building Permits Despite Increase in Project Value
Albania: Albanian authorities issued 354 building permits in the third quarter of 2024, representing a 1.9% decline compared to the same...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Panasonic Completes Acquisition of Polish Refrigeration Firm
Poland: Panasonic Corporation's Cold Chain Solutions Company (Panasonic CCS) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Area...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Lasselsberger Expands Production with New Energy-Efficient Tile Lines in Czech Republic
Czech Republic: The Lasselsberger Group, a major European ceramic producer with manufacturing facilities in Romania, Hungary, the Czech...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Greece Launches Exoikonomo 2025 Program to Support Heat Pump Installations
Greece: Greece has announced the "Exoikonomo 2025" program to enhance energy efficiency in homes and businesses, offering grants for heat...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Inflation Falls for Sixth Consecutive Month as Household Prices Decline in Turkey
Turkey: Turkey's annual inflation rate eased for the sixth consecutive month in November, dropping to 47.1% from 48.6% in October. While...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
The Danesmoor Group Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Sales and Marketing
UK: The Danesmoor Group, specialists in supplying products and services to the UK’s kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms sectors, has...
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Dec 1, 20241 min read
Bagnodesign Refines Retail Strategy, Targets High-End Showrooms
UK: Bathroom brand Bagnodesign, part of the Sanipex Group, is refocusing its retail strategy by halting online sales, including those via...
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Dec 1, 20241 min read
Heat Pump Sales Affected as Oil and Gas Heating Systems Resurge in Switzerland
Switzerland:Â Switzerland's transition to environmentally friendly heating is slowing, with heat pump sales falling by about one-third in...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
Daikin to Introduce COâ‚‚ VRV Air Conditioning Range
UK: Daikin is set to launch a new VRV air conditioning system using R744 (COâ‚‚) refrigerant in the UK and European markets in April 2025....
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
Qvantum Expands UK Presence with Focus on Sustainable Heating Solutions
UK: Qvantum, a Swedish heat pump manufacturer, has strengthened its UK operations by establishing a showroom and office in London to...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
Dornbracht Partners with The Kitchen Sink Company to Enhance UK Distribution
UK: Dornbracht, a manufacturer of high-end brassware, has announced a distribution partnership with The Kitchen Sink Company to enhance...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Carver Group Expands UK HVAC Market Reach with Acquisition of S&P Coil Products
UK: The Carver Group, a Walsall-based business specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), has acquired S&P Coil...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Panasonic Expands Heat Pump Production in Europe
Czech Republic: Panasonic has launched a new production line at its Plzen factory in the Czech Republic for its Big Aquarea M Series R290...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Vaillant Group Establishes New Factory in Remscheid
GERMANY: The Vaillant Group, a heating technology specialist headquartered in Remscheid, has inaugurated a new factory for electronic...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Swegon Signs Agreement to Acquire German Air Handling Unit Manufacturer HOWATHERM
GERMANY: Swegon has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire HOWATHERM Klimatechnik GmbH, a family-owned company specializing in...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating Shifts Focus to Heat Pumps with Government Support
UK: Ideal Heating is transitioning from producing 500,000 gas boilers annually to manufacturing heat pumps and low-carbon heating...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Britain Doubles Heat Pump Funding and Eases Installation Restrictions
UK: The UK government has announced a significant increase in funding to encourage the adoption of heat pumps and relaxed planning rules...
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