3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (335+ words) Saudi Arabia: Construction costs in Saudi Arabia are increasing as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has shifted the movement of materials from sea to road transport, according to industry experts cited by AGBI. Materials that were previously shipped through…...

3+ day, 5+ 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…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (173+ words) France: France has introduced new rules linking enhanced financial support for residential heat pumps to qualifying European production. From 1 September 2026, eligible air-to-water and water-to-water heat pumps replacing fossil-fuel boilers must meet specified European manufacturing and performance certification requirements to receive…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (155+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com The Bangladesh ceramics industry is facing significant operational and financial pressures, with unreliable gas supply, high import duties, and persistent foreign currency shortages disrupting production and increasing manufacturers’ operating costs. According to Sifat Arman, Deputy Managing Director…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (182+ words) UK: Great Britain has updated guidance on its 2025 ban on single split air conditioners containing less than 3 kg of fluorinated greenhouse gases with a GWP of 750 or higher. Refrigerants such as R-407C and R-410A are covered by the prohibition. However, exemptions apply…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (194+ words) Austria: Haier HVAC Solutions Europe and Frigentis GmbH have entered into a partnership covering the Austrian HVAC market. Frigentis, a specialist wholesaler of air-conditioning technology and heat pumps, acts as an official distributor for Haier Austria. The company has more…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (307+ words) China/Europe: Chinese manufacturers have increased air conditioner shipments to Europe, supported by rising demand during recent heatwaves. Midea Group reported shipments of 200,000 portable air conditioning units in the first half of 2026, compared with total shipments for the whole of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (195+ words) Americas - Duravit has appointed Oliver Bleich as President of its Americas operations, effective 1 August 2026. He succeeds Bob Downie, whose tenure concluded in July 2026. The appointment forms part of the company’s plans to expand its activities in the region and strengthen…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (207+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan has outlined construction priorities for the 2027–2029 period, focusing on hospitals, rehabilitation centres and sports facilities, as part of its budget planning. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed economic forecasts and instructed officials to maintain fiscal balance while…...