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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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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK Strengthens Partnership with PACAIR for Chiller Product Support
UK/Europe: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has launched an enhanced partnership with air conditioning services company PACAIR to...
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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Penmann Announces Strategic Merger with Newsome to Strengthen UK HVAC Industry
UK/Europe: Penmann has announced a strategic merger with Newsome Ltd., a move that enhances both companies' leadership in the UK climate...
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Sep 29, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls Expands Holme Heat Pump and Chiller Facility in Aarhus, Denmark
Denmark/Europe: Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in sustainable building technologies, announced a major expansion of its...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Electric Enters the UK Refrigeration Market with COâ‚‚ Condensing Units
United Kingdom: Mitsubishi Electric has entered the UK refrigeration market with its ECOV R744 Series of condensing units, designed for...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
The PHA Group Teams Up with Voltalis to Advance Energy Flexibility Technology in the UK
United Kingdom: Voltalis has partnered with The PHA Group to lead the UK launch of its energy flexibility products, positioning the...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Aira Launches First Heat Pump Hub in Scotland
Scotland: Clean energy technology specialist Aira has officially launched a new hub in Stirling, creating 30 highly skilled jobs in the...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Grohe to Establish its First Specification Hub in UK
UK: Grohe is set to open its first UK Specification Hub at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, by late 2024. This permanent...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
Cost of Installing Heat Pumps Deterring 61% of Irish Households
Ireland: A new survey by Fuels for Ireland and the Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating found that the cost of installing a heat pump deters...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
BMA Welcomes Julie McLean as New Vice-President
UK/Europe:Â The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has announced the appointment of Julie McLean, Marketing Director at Hansgrohe UK...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
UK Government Debt Hits Historic 100% of GDP Amid Rising Deficits
UK/Europe: British government debt has hit 100% of GDP for the first time since records began in 1993, marking a significant increase...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
Cooltherm Expands UK Market with New Distribution Agreement with Clint
United Kingdom: Cooltherm has signed a distribution agreement with Clint, part of G.I. Holding, to expand its product range and better...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
Cyprus Harnesses Solar Energy: ‘Free’ Hot Water for Over 93% of Households
Cyprus: In Cyprus, with 300-340 days of sunshine annually, the country has outpaced other European Union nations in adopting solar water...
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Sep 18, 20241 min read
BoE Rate Cut Spurs UK Housing Market, Yet Concerns Remain
UK: Britain's housing market gained momentum in September, driven by the Bank of England's first interest rate cut in over three years...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
Kingfisher's Half-Year Results Reveal Decline in Big-Ticket Sales at B&Q
UK: Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q, reported weak demand for big-ticket items like kitchens and bathrooms, resulting in a nearly...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
Kelvion Shuts Down 67-Year-Old Fareham Factory, Ending UK Refrigeration Production
UK: Kelvion, a manufacturer of heat exchangers, has announced it will cease production at its UK factory in Fareham, ending 67 years of...
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Sep 15, 20241 min read
Reversible Mini-Splits Gain Market Share in Germany
Germany: Reversible mini splits account for over 25% of the applications in Germany's federal funding for efficient buildings (BEG),...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
Dalrada Partners with Onet Group for Heat Pump Installations Across French and Spanish Facilities
Europe: Dalrada Financial Corporation has signed a contract with France-based Onet Group for the purchase and installation of...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
Trojan Baths Invests ₤750,000 in Traymate 3 Years After its Acquisition
United Kingdom: Yorkshire-based acrylic bath manufacturer Trojan Baths has expanded its gel coat shower tray division, Traymate,...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
Netherlands' Largest Heat Pump Now Operational, Heating 20,000 Households
Netherlands: Eneco and water authority HDSR have opened the country’s largest heat pump in Utrecht. The pump will extract heat from...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read
Roca Group Acquires Innotec to Expand Sanitary Installation Systems
Germany: Roca Group, a global leader in bathroom products, has acquired Innotec Systemelemente GmbH, a German manufacturer specializing...
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