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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.


Switzerland Reduces Low-Emission Heating Subsidies by 25% for 2025
Heat Pump Switzerland: In 2023, Swiss voters approved a plan to allocate CHF 200 million ($218 million USD) annually over ten years,...
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Jan 121 min read

Tomoji Miki to Lead Daikin UK as New Managing Director
Tomoji Miki joins Daikin UK: Daikin UK has announced the appointment of Tomoji Miki as its new Managing Director, starting 1 January...
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Jan 81 min read

PJH Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Abode for Focus 60 Bathroom Collection
PJH Announces Partnership with Abode UK: PJH, a leading distributor of bathrooms, appliances, sinks, and taps, has announced an exclusive...
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Jan 81 min read

Beijer Ref Finalizes Acquisition of Hungarian HVAC Distributor Cool4U
Acquisition HUNGARY: Beijer Ref has finalized the acquisition of Cool4U, a Hungarian HVAC distributor. In June 2024, Beijer Ref entered...
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Jan 71 min read


Government Abandons Plan to Ban New Gas Boilers by 2035, Despite Push for Heat Pumps
Heat Pump UK: The Government plans to abandon the proposed ban on new gas boiler replacements from 2035, despite advocating for a...
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Jan 71 min read

Ripples Expands National Presence with New Showroom in Norwich
Bathroom UK: Ripples, the UK's bathroom retail franchise, has strengthened its national footprint with the opening of a new showroom in...
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Jan 71 min read


Germany's Economic Downturn Triggers Political Turmoil Amid Global Pressures
GDP GERMANY: Germany, the world’s third-largest economy, recorded a nominal GDP of $4.7 trillion in 2024, according to the International...
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Jan 71 min read

B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores Ireland: DIY retailer B&Q Ireland has acquired three...
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Jan 31 min read


Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and...
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Jan 31 min read


Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition
Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition UK: Thompson & Leigh, a bathroom retailer and plumbers'...
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Jan 31 min read


UK House Prices Rise in 2024 Amid Market Challenges
UK House Prices Rise in 2024 Amid Market Challenges UK: UK house prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, with the average property valued at GBP...
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Jan 31 min read

Reflex Austria Expands Operations with New Vienna Facility
Reflex Austria Expands Operations with New Vienna Facility Austria: Reflex Austria has relocated to a new 340-square-metre facility in...
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Dec 30, 20241 min read

Mitsubishi Electric Acquires Crystal Air to Strengthen European Data Center Services
Mitsubishi Electric Ireland: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the acquisition of Crystal Air Holdings Limited, an...
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Dec 22, 20241 min read

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Acquires Irish Air-Conditioning Company Crystal Air
Mitsubishi Electric Europe Acquires Irish Air-Conditioning Company Crystal Air Ireland/Europe: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has...
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Dec 20, 20241 min read


Increased Funding Announced for Low-Carbon Heat Pump Installation in Jersey
Increased Funding Announced for Low-Carbon Heat Pump Installation in Jersey UK: The government has increased funding for residents...
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Dec 20, 20241 min read

Alpac Group Appoints New CEO
Alpac Group Appoints New Ceo Italy: Windows monoblock and decentralised Controlled Mechanical Ventilation pioneer Alpac Group has...
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Dec 19, 20241 min read

Fujitsu General Appoints Steve Milnes as Northern Sales Manager of UK
Fujitsu General UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has appointed Steve Milnes as Northern Sales Manager. Milnes brings extensive...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read

Airzone Expands UK Operations to Drive Net-Zero Emissions Targets
Net-Zero Emissions Targets UK: Airzone, a leading European manufacturer of HVAC control and integration systems, has officially expanded...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read


European Countries Struggling to Make Heat Pumps Affordable
Struggling to Make Heat Pumps Affordable Europe: A new study from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) reveals that most European...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read


Mark Climate Technology Acquires Heber for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Heat Pumps GERMANY: Mark Climate Technology, a leading expert in climate control systems and a portfolio company of Bolster Investment...
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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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