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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
Vado Enhances Operations with New, Larger Warehouse Facility
UK: Vado, a leading bathroom manufacturer in the UK, has relocated its warehouse operations to a larger facility in Bridgwater, Somerset,...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read


Baxi and Freedom Heat Pumps Form New Distribution Partnership
UK: Freedom Heat Pumps, one of the UK's leading heat pump distributors, has entered into a strategic partnership with Baxi. This...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
Flair Showers Acquires The Shower Lab
Ireland: Flair Showers, an Irish showering specialist , has fully acquired The Shower Lab, an Essex-based enclosure and screen business,...
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Jun 19, 20241 min read
World Bank Maintains Romania's GDP Growth Forecast at 3.3% for 2024
Romania: The World Bank projects Romania's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 3.3% in 2024, maintaining its April projection....
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
Roca Group Secures 10-Year Renewable Energy Agreement
Spain: Roca Group, a manufacturer of bathroom products including tiles, has announced a long-term renewable energy purchase agreement...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


Vahterus Expands Production Capacity to Meet Rising Demand for Heat Pumps
Finland: Finnish manufacturer Vahterus is set to increase its production capacity by 20% in response to growing demand for heat pumps,...
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Jun 13, 20241 min read
Panasonic Partners with Together Housing to Provide Sustainable Heating in Northern England
UK: Panasonic has collaborated with social housing provider Together Housing to provide sustainable heating solutions to over 1,200 homes...
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Jun 11, 20241 min read


Hometree Acquires IMS Heat Pumps
UK: Hometree, the residential energy services company, has acquired Perth and Sheffield based renewable energy installer IMS Heat Pumps....
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Heat Pumps Dominate German New Constructions
GERMANY: Despite a recent 52% drop in sales, heat pumps are now the most common heating method in new buildings in Germany. According to...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


2023 Market Challenges: Sales Decline in most European countries, Yet Russia and Turkey See Increase
BRG is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2024 Bathroom and Kitchen market reports for its tiers 1 and 2 countries. BRG...
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Jun 6, 20242 min read
Groupe Atlantic Romania Receives EUR 25 million Boost for Facility Expansion
Romania: Groupe Atlantic Romania, the Romanian arm of the leading global HVAC group based in France, has received a substantial capital...
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Jun 6, 20241 min read


Aira secures funds from BNP Paribas to Finance Heat Pump Installations in Germany
SWEDEN: Aira, a Swedish direct-to-consumer heat pump company, has signed a US$218 million warehouse financing agreement with BNP Paribas...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
Deane Flint Appointed as COO at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK
UK: UK: Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Ian Carroll, who will now serve...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


UK Home Renovation Spending Surges
UK: Houzz's 2024 UK Home Study reveals a surge in home renovation spending over the past three years. The median spend has grown by 13%...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Panasonic Becomes an Official Member of Eurovent
Belgium: Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has joined Eurovent, a European association focused on HVAC, process cooling, and food...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Manufacturer Aira Opens Facility in Manchester
UK: Aira, the Swedish heat pump supplier, has inaugurated a new site in Manchester, UK. This facility will serve as the company's...
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May 30, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Installations take a Hit Due to High Prices in Scotland
UK: Scottish ministers have cautioned that heat pumps remain prohibitively expensive for ordinary homes, as new numbers show the Scottish...
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May 29, 20241 min read
German New Dwelling Completions Declined by 0.3% in 2023
Germany: The Federal Statistical Office of Germany announced that 294,400 dwellings were built in Germany in 2023. A decrease of 0.3%, or...
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May 29, 20241 min read


French DIY Market Declines by 1.4% in 2023 Amidst Inflation
France: French DIY stores experienced a 1.4% decrease in turnover in 2023 compared to the previous year, as reported by the French DIY...
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May 28, 20241 min read


Epicentr Store Destroyed in Kharkiv Amid Russian Aggression
Ukraine: The Ukrainian DIY store operator Epicentr suffered a devastating blow when one of its stores in Kharkiv was destroyed by a...
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May 28, 20241 min read
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