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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


British Gas Unveils UK’s Lowest Heat Pump Rate to Boost Adoption
UK: British Gas has introduced the UK’s most competitive heat pump rate, aiming to enhance accessibility to low-carbon technology and...
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May 21, 20241 min read


Fletcher Building to Sell Australian Plumbing Business Tradelink Following Disappointing Results
Australia: Fletcher Building, listed on the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges, has announced plans to sell its Australian-based...
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May 20, 20241 min read
Vistry Increases Annual Home Completions Forecast to 18,000
UK: Vistry has raised its annual completions forecast to over 18,000 homes for FY24, reflecting robust demand for affordable housing....
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May 20, 20241 min read


Keller Kitchens Announces Exclusive Partnership with Arcos Interiors in Bristol
UK: Keller Kitchens, the Dutch kitchen manufacturer, has announced Arcos Interiors in Bristol as its exclusive contract partner for the...
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May 20, 20241 min read


EU Releases Fresh Recommendations for F-gas Certification
EUROPE: In accordance with the new F-gas regulation 2024/573, the European Commission has now released its recommendations for the...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Villeroy & Boch Integrates Ideal Standard's March Figures For The First Time
UK: As a result of acquisition, the Villeroy & Boch Group generated consolidated revenue (including license income) of € 277.1 million...
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May 17, 20241 min read
KWC Group Sells Home Division to Paini
Italy: In a strategic move, the Equistone-backed KWC Group has announced the partial sale of its home division to Paini S.p.A, an Italian...
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May 16, 20241 min read
Copeland Boosts Cookstown Plant with £19M Investment for Low-Carbon Heat Pump Production
Ireland: Copeland has announced the nearing completion of a $24 million dollar investment to expand its Cookstown, Northern Ireland...
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May 16, 20241 min read


Daikin Europe Sales take a hit as Heat Pump Demand Declines
Europe: Daikin Industries achieved its highest global sales ever, although sales in Europe's "challenging" heat pump industry fell. Its...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Egis Introduces an Innovative District Heating System in Germany
GERMANY: Egis, the citizen energy cooperative, has formally launched the district heating system in Bundorf, a municipality situated in...
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May 14, 20241 min read


Grohe to Rejoin ISH in 2025 After Restructuring EMEA Operations
EU/IMEA: Grohe has announced the division of its EMEA region into two parts—Europe and IMEA (India & Subcontinent, Middle East including...
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May 13, 20241 min read


RAK Ceramics' 2024 First-Quarter Earnings After Tax Fell by 21.5% to US$17.13 million.
UAE: RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest providers of ceramics lifestyle solutions, reported a 21.5% decline in first-quarter profit...
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May 13, 20241 min read


DIY Retail in Germany Sees Positive Growth After Eight-Month Decline
Germany: DIY retail in Germany showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2024, with a 4.4% increase in sales compared to the same...
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May 10, 20241 min read


Carrier Discontinues Using Toshiba Brand Name in Japan
Japan/Europe: Carrier has made the decision to remove the Toshiba brand from its associated Toshiba Carrier entities. This decision comes...
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May 10, 20241 min read


TEKO's Parent Company KKVB Acquires Vitalis
Germany/Canada: In a move that strengthens its position in the global HVAC market, KKVB Group, the parent company of leading German OEM...
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May 10, 20241 min read


ScottishPower Unveils Two Clean Heating Programs
UK: ScottishPower is bringing cleaner and more efficient home heating to customers across the UK with two new initiatives. They've...
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May 10, 20241 min read


Vienna Unveils Strategy to Transition Away from Gas Heating
Vienna: Vienna has revealed an ambitious plan to phase out its 600,000 gas heating systems and transition to greener alternatives, aiming...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Irish Homes to Receive €2,400 Subsidy for Installing Solar Panels
Ireland: Irish households can apply for the Solar Electricity Grant of up to €2,400 to install solar panels, potentially saving them...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Roca Group Acquires Nosag and IneoCare
UK: Roca Group has announced the acquisition of Nosag and IneoCare. The companies specialise in the production of bathroom accessibility...
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May 6, 20241 min read


German Heat Pump Sales Down 52%
Germany: The sales of heat pumps in Germany experienced a 52% decrease during the initial quarter of the year, as reported by the German...
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May 6, 20241 min read
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