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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.

Midea Acquires Teka Following EU Approval
Acquires Teka Europe: The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of the Spanish company Teka by Chinese...
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Mar 211 min read

TECE Group Acquires Absara Industrial to Strengthen Drainage Technology Expertise
Acquires Absara Industrial Spain: TECE Group has reached an agreement to acquire Spanish company Absara Industrial, known for its...
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Mar 211 min read

Roca Group Launches Sustainable Roca City Project in Spain
Project in Spain Spain: Roca Group has announced Roca City Gavà -Viladecans, a large-scale urban regeneration project aimed at...
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Mar 211 min read

Sonas Bathrooms Secures Significant Investment from Woodberry Capital for UK Expansion
Secures Significant Investment from Woodberry Capital UK: Irish bathroom brand Sonas Bathrooms has received a significant investment from...
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Mar 211 min read

Hansgrohe Reports Stable Sales in 2024 Amid Market Challenges
Reports Stable Sales in 2024 Germany: Hansgrohe Group reported sales of EUR 1.387 billion (USD 1.497 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 1.3%...
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Mar 212 min read


Villeroy & Boch Achieves Record Revenue in 2024, Driven by Ideal Standard Acquisition
Bathroom GERMANY: In the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group achieved record revenue of € 1.421 billion (US$1.5 billion),...
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Mar 181 min read


Turkmenistan Inaugurates Bäherden Ceramic Factory: A Major Boost to Local Manufacturing
Ceramic sanitaryware TURKMENISTAN: Turkmenistan's President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, attended the inauguration of the Bäherden ceramic...
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Mar 181 min read

MyLife Bathrooms Unveils 105,000 sq ft Mega Facility to Drive Expansion in Newry, Northern Ireland
warehouse UK: Newry-based MyLife Bathrooms, a leading supplier of premium bathroom products in the UK and Ireland, has unveiled plans for...
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Mar 181 min read

Grohe Appoints Thomas Schachner as New Head of LIXIL Europe
EUROPE: Grohe has announced the appointment of Thomas Schachner as the new leader of LIXIL Europe, effective April 1. With over 15 years...
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Mar 121 min read


India’s Booming Real Estate Market Drives Demand for Premium Bathrooms
Real Estate India: India’s sanitary ware market is witnessing rapid growth, fuelled by urbanisation, rising incomes, and an increasing...
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Mar 91 min read

CERA Opens Exclusive Luxury Sanitaryware Display Studio in Pune
CERA India: CERA Sanitaryware Ltd. has launched its exclusive company-owned display studio, the CERA Style Studio, in Pune. Located on...
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Mar 91 min read


Hindware Establishes New Subsidiary for Consumer Products Expansion
Hindware Establishes New Subsidiary for Consumer Products Expansion India: Hindware Home Innovation Limited has set up a wholly owned...
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Mar 71 min read

Home Depot Canada Announces Leadership Changes
Home Depot Canada: The Home Depot has made significant leadership changes, appointing Vinod Nalajala as president of Home Depot Canada,...
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Mar 51 min read


Sorento Capital Reports US$11.1 Million Revenue in 2Q25, up 10.34% from 1Q25
Bathroom MALAYSIA: Bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware provider Sorento Capital recorded a revenue of US$11.1 million for the second...
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Mar 41 min read

Turkmenistan Completes Construction of New Ceramic Products Plant in Baherden
Sanitary ware TURKMENISTAN: Turkmenistan has successfully completed the construction of a new ceramic products manufacturing plant in the...
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Mar 41 min read


Squat Toilets Fade as Western-Style Options Surge in Japan
Toilet JAPAN: Although rare in newly built homes, traditional Japanese squat toilets are still present in places like schools and train...
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Mar 41 min read

Wickes to Reopen Four Former Homebase Locations This Year
Wickes UK: Wickes has acquired the leases of four ex-Homebase stores in Dunfermline, Bury St Edmunds, and Leeds Moor Allerton, set to...
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Mar 21 min read


The Rise of Modular Bathroom Furniture: Redefining Flexibility and Personalisation
The Rise of Modular Bathroom Furniture In recent years, bathroom furniture has gained prominence across global markets. In fact, modular...
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Feb 282 min read


Bathroom Design Trends in Asia: Influence of Cultural and Religious Practices
Bathroom Design Trends in Asia Bathroom culture in Asia is deeply shaped by cultural, religious, and practical considerations. Across the...
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Feb 283 min read


Morbi's Ceramic Industry Faces Export Decline in 2025 Amid Global Trade Wars
Bathroom Tiles India: Morbi, a prominent hub for ceramic tile manufacturing, is experiencing a downturn in exports due to several...
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Feb 231 min read
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