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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
Haier Europe Appoints Chief Business Officer
Haier Europe has named Francesco Di Valentin as its new chief business officer, succeeding Jean Pascal Rey. Rey will depart Haier Europe...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
EDF Customers to Save £164 on Energy Bills 'no matter what' with New Heat Pump Tariff
UK: EDF has announced the debut of its new Heat Pump Tracker pricing, which could help consumers save significantly on energy expenses....
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
Owners of UK Heat Pumps Open Their Houses to Encourage Gas Boiler Replacement
UK: UK homeowners considering replacing their gas boiler with an electric heat pump can visit an early adopter to witness their...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
Heat Pump Sales are Impacted by Cheap Gas and Policy changes
Belgium: The sharp decline in heat pump sales that occurred in Europe last year is attributed mostly to two factors: low gas prices and...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
HiB's 2024 Product Launch Centers on Sanitaryware
UK - Prominent bathroom pioneer HiB is pleased to announce the arrival of HiB Sanitaryware, a daring expansion of its line of products....
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
Housing crisis: German Builders want Billions in Subsidies
Germany: Industry organizations have issued a warning that a decline in the construction of new homes in Germany poses a risk of...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
Four United Enertech Brands Are Acquired by Soler & Palau
BARCELONA, Spain - United Enertech Holdings, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company, had previously owned United Enertech Corp., Air...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
Kharkiv City To Install Boiler Houses For Neighborhoods
Ukraine: Kharkiv will prioritise decentralisation of heating by establishing modular and independent boiler houses in neighbourhoods to...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
Italy Lowers Growth Forecast to 1% in 2024
Italy: The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reduced its economic growth forecast for this year from 1.2 percent to 1.0...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
Panasonic Corporation Successfully Finalizes Acquisition of Systemair
Panasonic just acquired Systemair, a Swedish leader in air quality and AC. This move strengthens Panasonic's position by adding hydronic...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Electric Subsidiaries Acquire French A/C Maker AIRCALO
will strengthen hydronic HVAC systems business in European market
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Apr 4, 20242 min read
Daikin buys BKF Klima in Denmark to improve Region's Carbon Reduction and Installer Upskilling.
An announcement has been made by the European division of Daikin Industries, Ltd. regarding the acquisition of BKF Klima, which is a...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating Secures Major Logic Air Heat Pump Contract In £7m Social Housing Upgrade
UK: In the North East, over two hundred Logic Air heat pumps are being installed in properties as part of a significant social housing...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls doubles its capacity at the Nantes manufacturing plant
FRANCE: Johnson Controls' principal European manufacturing site for York chillers and heat pumps, located in Nantes, France, has...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Epta and Viessmann Refrigeration Joint Venture Adopts Epta Brand
ITALY: The Epta trademark will be used for all operations under the newly announced joint venture between Viessmann Refrigeration and...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
Hansgrohe set to officially open UK HQ
UK: In April, Hansgrohe will officially open its UK headquarters in Warwick to stakeholders and clients. The managing director for...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read


Revised EU F-Gas Regulation comes into force
Europe: The updated F-Gas Regulation from the EU is now in force as of March 11 following formal approval by European authorities. The...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
VILLEROY & BOCH set to become one of Europe's largest Bathroom product manufacturers
EUROPE: Villeroy & Boch claims that with the combination, it will grow to become one of Europe's biggest producers of bathroom products,...
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Mar 8, 20242 min read


UK adds 8,000 heat pump installers in 2023
In the UK, there were around 8,000 more certified heat pump installers last year compared to 2022, a 166% increase. The Heat Pump...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read


Heat pump sales drop in Europe for first time in a decade
In 2023, heat pump sales in Europe experienced a decline for the first time in ten years, leading manufacturers to immediately reduce...
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
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