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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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Oct 23, 20241 min read
Ravenna Opens New Store in Thessaly, Greece
Greece: Ravenna, Greece's leading company in tiles and sanitary ware, continues its expansion by entering the furniture and lighting...
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Oct 22, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating and EDF Launch Heat Pump Bundle with Free Electricity Offer
UK: Ideal Heating has teamed up with EDF to introduce a heat pump bundle, potentially offering free electricity for December 2025. The...
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Oct 20, 20241 min read
Samsung Expands Climate Solutions Training with New Manchester Centre Amid Growing Demand
UK: Samsung Climate Solutions has opened a new 4,004 sq. ft training center in Manchester, aiming to train 400 installers over the next...
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Oct 18, 20241 min read
NIBE Teams Up with Ziegler to Boost UK Delivery Service
UK: NIBE Energy Systems, a leading European heat pump manufacturer, has improved its UK delivery services by partnering with global...
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
UK Inflation Drops to Lowest Level in Over Three Years
UK: The inflation rate in the UK stood at 1.7% in the 12 months to September 2024, down from 2.2% in August, according to the Office for...
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Oct 16, 20241 min read
BASF Secures Funding for World's Largest CO2-Free Steam Industrial Heat Pump
Germany: BASF has received funding approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to construct the...
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Oct 15, 20241 min read
Kermi to Market Shower Screens Under Its Own Brand in France
France: From January 2025, Kermi, a German manufacturer of shower screens, will market its products in France under its own name....
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Oct 13, 20241 min read
NIBE Akademi Welcomes Government Visit to Review Heat Pump Training Programs
UK/Europe: NIBE Akademi, the dedicated UK training facility of the heat pump manufacturer NIBE, recently received a visit from the...
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Oct 13, 20241 min read
Copeland Launches New Ammonia Heat Pump for District Heating and Industrial Processes
Germany/Europe/U.S.: U.S. manufacturer Copeland has launched an ammonia-based (R717) water-to-water industrial heat pump under its Vilter...
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Oct 13, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls Boosts Commercial Heat Pump Capacity with Izmir Plant Expansion
Turkey/Europe: Johnson Controls has expanded production capacity at its Izmir plant in Turkey with a $3 million investment aimed at...
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
Qvantum Expands Operations in France with A New Heat Pump Subsidiary
Sweden/France: Qvantum, a Swedish company specialising in heat pumps and energy systems, has expanded its presence in Europe by...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
TKC Expands with a Second Location, Doubling Its Size
United Kingdom: TKC has announced a significant expansion with a new site located just two minutes from its headquarters, set to enhance...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
Purmo Group Acquires Unitherm Heating Systems to Strengthen Heat Pump Solutions
Ireland/UK: On 1 October 2024, Purmo Group acquired Unitherm Heating Systems Ltd, an Ireland-based provider of holistic climate solutions...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
UK Boosts Boiler Upgrade Scheme Funding by GBP 50 million
UK: The UK government has approved an increase in funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, allowing Ofgem, the independent energy...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Brand K Group Acquires Aqualux Brand and Select Assets
UK: Brand K Group, a UK-based bathroom equipment and radiator supplier, has acquired the Aqualux brand and select assets for an...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Energy Save Expands Distribution Network in Germany
Germany: The heat pump company ES Energy Save has announced a new distributor partnership with Schütt & Freitag to expand its presence in...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Purmo Group Acquires Unitherm Heating Systems to Enhance Climate Solutions Portfolio
Ireland: Purmo Group announced the acquisition of Unitherm Heating Systems Ltd, a provider of holistic climate solutions centered around...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read
Ukrainian Government Lifts Air Conditioner Ban on Public Institutions
Ukraine: The government has cancelled recommendations to limit the use of air conditioning and outdoor lighting in public institutions,...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read
Franke Group Acquires Wesco Group
Switzerland: Swiss manufacturer Franke Group has acquired high-end cooker hood and ventilation manufacturer Wesco Group for an...
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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Bathroom Brands Group Acquires Showerwall Assets from Administration
UK: Bathroom Brands Group has successfully acquired all assets of Showerwall from administration, facilitated by FRP Advisory, following...
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