3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (252+ words) India: Blue Star expects margin pressure to continue during the July-September 2026 quarter as higher raw material costs offset the impact of price increases. Managing Director B Thiagarajan said the company may see some improvement towards the end of the quarter…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (233+ words) South Africa: South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis in the second quarter of 2026, ending six consecutive quarters of growth, according to Statistics South Africa. Mining output declined by 3.0%, manufacturing fell by 1.8% and trade contracted by…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (169+ words) France: DiversiTech has acquired MC Distribution, a French company specialising in HVAC product distribution, according to Dentons, which advised DiversiTech on the transaction. The acquisition will result in the formation of DiversiTech France and expand the company’s distribution structure in…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (169+ words) Germany: Systemair is restructuring its German operations through a partial spin-off that will establish Systemair Deutschland GmbH to consolidate sales activities for the German market. Systemair GmbH will focus on production, development and exports, while the new company will handle…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (140+ words) USA: Richelieu Hardware Ltd. has acquired the hardware division of The Penrod Co., a US distributor specialising in commercial and residential doors, hardware and related components. Penrod primarily serves manufacturers, specialty distributors and construction professionals. According to Richelieu’s CEO and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (117+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com CHINA: Ziehl-Abegg has begun construction of a US$28.9 million manufacturing and R&D facility in Shanghai, China, scheduled to become operational in October 2027. The new site will replace its existing facility in Xinbang Town and expand manufacturing…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (110+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com JAPAN: Noritz Corporation reported stronger first-half FY2026 results, driven by robust domestic demand for hybrid and high-efficiency water heaters and improved kitchen product sales. Domestic sales rose to approximately US$437 million, while operating profit nearly doubled to around…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (171+ words) UK: MHK UK has added Beckermann Küchen to its supplier network, which includes more than 75 brands covering kitchen and bathroom furniture, appliances, components and other home products. The partnership will provide MHK members with access to Beckermann's kitchen furniture under…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (235+ words) USA: RBM Group has entered the United States market through the acquisition of Messana Inc., which has been renamed RBM More Inc. The transaction establishes the company’s direct presence in North America and forms part of its international expansion. Messana,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (268+ words) India: Voltas Ltd has signed a binding term sheet with Atomberg Innovation Ltd to establish a joint venture for the manufacture of high-efficiency compressors and related components for room air conditioners. The proposed facility will be located in Chennai, adjacent…...