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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.


German Proposal to Ban Public Procurement of VRFs
Germany: The German government’s proposed ban on public procurement of multi-split and VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) air conditioning...
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Nov 7, 20241 min read


Kensa Appoints Paul Donovan as New Chair of the Board
UK: Kensa, a British ground source heat pump supplier and innovator, has appointed Paul Donovan as the new Chair of the Board, effective...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Clivet Expands with New Heat Pump Factory in Italy
ITALY: Clivet recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in Feltre for a new 30,000-square-meter factory dedicated to producing residential...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Spanish Manufacturing Sees Fastest Growth in Over Two Years, Boosting Economic Confidence
Spain: Spanish manufacturing activity accelerated in October, achieving its strongest growth in over two years, with increases in output,...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Wickes Expands Store Format as Design & Installation Sales Begin to Stabilize
United Kingdom: Wickes, the DIY and home improvement retailer, reports that its Design & Installation business is stabilizing, with a...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Wolseley Group Enhances HVAC Portfolio with Logicool Acquisition
UK: Wolseley Group has acquired Logicool, a specialist distributor based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, focusing on heat pumps, ventilation,...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read


Clerici Group Expands with Four Strategic Acquisitions, Boosting Annual Revenue by $36.49 Million
Italy: Bergamo-based Clerici Group, known for distributing heating, plumbing, and bathroom furnishings, completed four acquisitions over...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read


Trane Appoints Global Group as Distributor for LEAF Propane Heat Pump
UK: Trane has appointed Global Group as a unitary dealer for its LEAF Inverter propane heat pump, a new air-to-water heat pump that both...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read


Autumn Budget 2024 Earmarks GBP 3.4 Billion for Heat Decarbonisation
UK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves, in her first budget, has announced a commitment to an initial GBP 3.4 billion towards heat decarbonisation...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read


Grafton Group Expands with Acquisition of Spanish Distributor Salvador Escoda
Ireland/Spain: Grafton Group, the Irish building materials distributor and owner of Woodie’s DIY and Chadwicks, has announced its...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


Tile Mountain Group in UK Plans Major Showroom Expansion Following Profit Growth in 2023
UK: Stoke-based tile and bathroom retailer Tile Mountain Group has announced plans to expand its showroom network substantially in the...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


Lords Acquires Majority Stake in Ultimate Renewables to Expand Clean Heat Solutions Portfolio in UK
UK: Lords has announced the acquisition of a 90% stake in Ultimate Renewables Supplies Limited, a Bicester-based company established in...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


UK Government Announces the Country’s First Heat Network Zones
UK: Businesses and building owners in areas of England will benefit from low-cost, low-carbon heating after six towns and cities were...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


ImpulsTec and Hansgrohe Launch World's First Electrohydraulic Recycling Facility for Coated Plastics
Germany: Hansgrohe Group, in collaboration with ImpulsTec GmbH, has launched the world's first electrohydraulic shredding and material...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read


Johnson Controls to Deliver Baltic Sea Heat Pump for Neustadt’s District Heating
Germany: Johnson Controls is supplying the German municipality of Neustadt in Holstein with an advanced heat pump system that uses...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


Villeroy & Boch Surpasses EUR 1 billion (USD 1.08 billion) in Revenue for 2024
Germany: In the first nine months of the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group reported total revenue of EUR 1,007.8 million...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


NIBE Partners with Ziegler to Boost Sustainable UK Deliveries
UK: NIBE Energy Systems, the European heat pump manufacturer, has partnered with global logistics provider Ziegler Group to enhance its...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


Concilio Group Acquires Line Art, Plans Brand Revitalization
France: Line Art, the French manufacturer specializing in solid wood bathroom furniture, has sold a majority stake to the Concilio group,...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read


First Compliance Group Acquires Duct Hygiene to Expand Ventilation and Fire Safety Services
UK: First Compliance Group has acquired Duct Hygiene, a specialist in ventilation maintenance and fire safety services. This acquisition...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Producers Seek Support from Brussels as Sales Decline
Belgium: Heat pumps are emerging as a key technology in Europe’s shift toward cleaner energy, but recent data shows a significant drop in...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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