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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
UK Tile Supplier CTD Faces Collapse Amidst Challenges
UK: CTD Tiles, one of Britain’s largest tile suppliers filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as advisers rush to find a...
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Aug 6, 20241 min read


Beijer Ref Acquires Spanish AC Manufacturer GIA
SPAIN: Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref is set to acquire a majority stake in GIA Group, a leading air conditioning supplier in Spain....
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Aug 5, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls Announces CEO Succession Plan
Ireland: Johnson Controls has announced that has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to begin the CEO succession process...
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Aug 2, 20241 min read


Dornbracht Collaborates with Geberit to Expand Product Range
GERMANY: Dornbracht, a fittings manufacturer, has announced the addition of new flush plates to its extensive range of accessories in...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
Howdens Gains Market Share After Strong Half-Year Performance
UK: Howdens revealed that it gained market share with revenue of approximately US$1.25 billion during the 24 weeks ending June 15, 2024,...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read


Roca Group Invests in CRB Health Tech's Third Digital Health Fund
UK: Roca Group has invested one million euros in the third fund of CRB Health Tech (formerly Inverbío), named CRB Digital Health III....
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Jul 30, 20241 min read


Panasonic Collaborates with Heat Pump Installer, Plug Me In as Part of Scottish Power’s Offering
Panasonic UK: Panasonic has announced its partnership with Plug Me In, a Manchester-based heat pump installer, to include Panasonic...
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Jul 30, 20241 min read


Hellweg and Toom End Joint Purchasing Cooperation
Germany: The German DIY chain Hellweg and Toom Baumarkt (Rewe Group) have ended their cooperation in the joint purchasing of DIY Union....
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Jul 29, 20241 min read
COPA Heating Systems to Open New Heat Pump Facility in Bursa, Turkey
Turkey: COPA Heating Systems is expanding its investments with a new heat pump facility backed by a EUR 3.5 million investment. Known for...
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Jul 28, 20241 min read


Wickes Plans Redundancies Amid Cost-Saving Measures
UK: DIY retailer Wickes has announced plans to cut 200 kitchen and bathroom advisor roles, putting 500 staff into consultation. Despite...
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Jul 28, 20241 min read


Diego Luxembourg Introduces High-Efficiency Residential Heat Pump
Luxembourg: Diego Luxembourg S.A. has introduced an air-to-water monobloc heat pump designed for residential applications. These heat...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read


Pure Thermal Partners with Finland’s Oilon for Heat Pumps
Heat Pump UK: Oilon, a Finland-based manufacturer, has appointed Pure Thermal as its UK Industrial Heat Pump partner to enhance the...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read


Bathroom Mountain selects Panther Logistics as its delivery partner
UK: Bathroom Mountain, an online bathroom retailer, has signed a 3-year contract with Panther Logistics, a specialist in 2-person...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Building Permits Decline as Housing Construction Stalls in Germany
Germany: The German housing construction sector faces continued challenges as building permits dropped significantly in May, with 24.2%...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read


Hitachi, JCI, and Bosch Restructure Air Conditioning Partnership After Bosch Takeover
Germany: Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (Hitachi GLS) has agreed to transfer its 40% stake in Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read


Dornbracht Joins BMA, Aligning on Environmental Ambitions
UK: The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has welcomed Dornbracht as its newest member. Founded in 1950, Dornbracht is a leader in...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read


Munters Acquires Italian Data Center HVAC Firm Geoclima
Italy: Munters has signed an agreement to acquire Geoclima, an Italian manufacturer of air- and water-cooled chillers. Terms of the deal...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Construction Begins on £8m Affordable Housing Project in Poole
UK: Construction has begun on the near-£8m (8.8 million USD) Hillbourne housing development in Poole, which will provide 110 new...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read


RFL and JOMOO Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: RFL, Bangladesh's leading business conglomerate, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of China's renowned...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Ideal Bathrooms Partners with Kaldewei to Distribute Eurowa Bath Range
UK: Ideal Bathrooms has announced a new partnership with Kaldewei to distribute the Eurowa bath range. This collaboration aims to enhance...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read
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