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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 9, 20241 min read
Eurozone Construction Activity Falls Sharply Amid Ongoing Housing Challenges
Europe: Construction activity in the Eurozone saw a sharp decline in August, driven by ongoing difficulties in the residential sector....
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
European Construction Set to Rebound in 2025 as Building Permits Surge
Europe: The EU construction sector is expected to see a 1.5% decline in 2024, a larger decrease than previously forecast, largely due to...
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Sep 4, 20241 min read
Viessmann Expands UK Reach Through Strategic Partnership with APP Plumbing and Heating
United Kingdom: Viessmann Climate Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with APP Plumbing and Heating, a leading national...
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Sep 3, 20241 min read
Czech Real Wages Slow in Q2, but Purchasing Power Remains Robust
Czech Republic: In the second quarter, the average real wage in the Czech Republic decelerated, falling below market expectations due to...
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Sep 3, 20241 min read
Serbia Opens Bids for EBRD-Supported Renewable District Energy Initiative
Serbia: The Serbian mining ministry is seeking consultancy services for the implementation of a €41.9 million (46.3 million USD)...
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Sep 3, 20241 min read
Carrier Appoints Viridus Energy as Exclusive Distributor for Ireland
Ireland: Carrier Solutions UK has announced a strategic shift to an exclusive distribution model for the Republic of Ireland, effective...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
Fujitsu General UK Teams Up with PACAIR for Applied Air Conditioning Products
UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has announced a new partnership with PACAIR, a specialist in bespoke air conditioning solutions,...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
Burgbad Enhances French Production with €6M Investment, Targets Faster Deliveries
France: Burgbad, with a 9% market share in France, has invested nearly €6 million in its factory in Nogent-le-Roi (Eure-et-Loir) to...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
Burgbad Invests EUR 6 million to Enhance Production and Logistics at Nogent-le-Roi Factory
France: Burgbad, a German bathroom furniture manufacturer, has invested nearly EUR 6 million (USD 6.62 million) in its Nogent-le-Roi...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
Aqualux, Leicestershire Showering Products Firm, at Risk of Dissolution
UK: Aqualux, a Leicestershire-based manufacturer and supplier of shower products, is facing a troubled future after filing a notice of...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
UK’s AES Solar Expands into Heat Pump Market with Acquisition of Black Isle Renewables
UK: AES Solar, a Scotland-based renewable energy technology group, has announced the acquisition of Black Isle Renewables, a heating...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
Denmark’s Ørsted Completes Green Transition with Closure of Last Coal Plant for District Heating and Power
Denmark: On August 31, 2024, Ørsted will shut down its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, in Western...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
Russian Economy Robust Despite Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Russia: The Russian economy is demonstrating significant growth across various sectors, despite facing Western sanctions due to the...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
German Firm to Build World’s Largest Heat Pump in Helsinki for District Heating
Finland: Finland is taking a significant step towards its 2030 climate neutrality goal with the installation of the world’s largest...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
Germany Extends Heat Subsidies to All Homeowners Switching to New Heat Pumps
Germany: This year, homeowners in Germany, including landlords of single-family homes, companies, and municipalities, can apply for...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
Elta Trade Expands Reach with Edmundson Ventilation & Heating Partnership
UK: Elta Trade, a division of the air movement specialist Elta, has announced a new partnership with Edmundson Ventilation & Heating, a...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
Carysil UK to Purchase Remaining 30% Stake in Carysil Brassware for US$463,000
UK: Carysil Ltd.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Carysil UK Ltd., is set to acquire the remaining 30% equity shares of Carysil Brassware Ltd.,...
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Aug 26, 20241 min read
Hometree Secures 280 million USD from Barclays for Renewable Energy Financing
Europe: Hometree, a residential energy services company, has secured a 280 million USD deal with Barclays to finance solar panels,...
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Aug 25, 20241 min read
The European Union Authorises the Acquisition of Purmo Group
Finland/USA: The acquisition of sole control of Purmo Group of Finland by Apollo Global Management of the United States has been approved...
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Aug 25, 20241 min read
EU Economy Grows 0.3% in Q1, Exiting Recession
Europe: The eurozone economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2024, marking its exit from a technical recession following two...
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