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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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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Future of Scottish Homebase Stores Uncertain Following Acquisition
UK: Eight Homebase stores across Scotland are at risk of closure following the DIY retailer's entry into administration. On November 13,...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
EDF Partners with Ideal Heating to Provide $2636 Boost for Heat Pump Buyers
UK: EDF is providing a $2640Â cash boost for customers switching to an Ideal air source heat pump system. The offer includes a...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
STIEBEL ELTRON Launches Advanced Heat Pump Training for Installers
UK: STIEBEL ELTRON UK, a leading heat pump manufacturer, has launched Heat Pump Pass 2, an advanced online training module to equip...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Mannheim in Germany Plans Gas Heating Phase Out by 2035
Germany: Germany's transition towards climate-friendly heating has advanced with Mannheim becoming the first major city to announce a...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Mereway Bathrooms in UK Enters Liquidation Following Financial Struggles
UK: Mereway Bathrooms, based in Birmingham, has officially entered into liquidation, appointing FRP Advisory as liquidators on November...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Bellrock Group Expands its Engineering Services with Jordon Group Merger
UK: Bellrock Group, a UK provider of technology-led property services, announced its merger with The Jordon Group on October 31....
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
UK to Phase Out Gas Boilers in New Homes by 2027
UK: Under new government legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions, gas boilers will be banned in most new homes by 2027. As part of...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Franke Group Completes WESCO Acquisition
Germany/Switzerland: Franke Group has completed its acquisition of WESCO Group, a leading supplier of premium extractor hoods and...
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
Sonas Bathrooms Joins UK’s Bathroom Manufacturers Association
UK: Sonas Bathrooms has joined the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) as its newest member. Sonas, which entered the UK market in...
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
Daikin Opens New Sustainable Home Centre in Manchester
UK: Daikin is set to open its 12th Sustainable Home Centre of 2024 in Manchester, located in the new Swinton branch of James Hargreaves....
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
German Proposal to Ban Public Procurement of VRFs
Germany: The German government’s proposed ban on public procurement of multi-split and VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) air conditioning...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Kensa Appoints Paul Donovan as New Chair of the Board
UK: Kensa, a British ground source heat pump supplier and innovator, has appointed Paul Donovan as the new Chair of the Board, effective...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Clivet Expands with New Heat Pump Factory in Italy
ITALY: Clivet recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in Feltre for a new 30,000-square-meter factory dedicated to producing residential...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Spanish Manufacturing Sees Fastest Growth in Over Two Years, Boosting Economic Confidence
Spain: Spanish manufacturing activity accelerated in October, achieving its strongest growth in over two years, with increases in output,...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Wickes Expands Store Format as Design & Installation Sales Begin to Stabilize
United Kingdom: Wickes, the DIY and home improvement retailer, reports that its Design & Installation business is stabilizing, with a...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read
Wolseley Group Enhances HVAC Portfolio with Logicool Acquisition
UK: Wolseley Group has acquired Logicool, a specialist distributor based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, focusing on heat pumps, ventilation,...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read
Clerici Group Expands with Four Strategic Acquisitions, Boosting Annual Revenue by $36.49 Million
Italy: Bergamo-based Clerici Group, known for distributing heating, plumbing, and bathroom furnishings, completed four acquisitions over...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read
Trane Appoints Global Group as Distributor for LEAF Propane Heat Pump
UK: Trane has appointed Global Group as a unitary dealer for its LEAF Inverter propane heat pump, a new air-to-water heat pump that both...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
Autumn Budget 2024 Earmarks GBP 3.4 Billion for Heat Decarbonisation
UK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her first budget, has announced a commitment to an initial GBP 3.4 billion towards heat decarbonisation...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
Grafton Group Expands with Acquisition of Spanish Distributor Salvador Escoda
Ireland/Spain: Grafton Group, the Irish building materials distributor and owner of Woodie’s DIY and Chadwicks, has announced its...
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