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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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Nov 19, 20241 min read
TOTO India To Focus on Expansion Strategy in Tier-II & III Cities For Growth
INDIA: TOTO is focusing on strategies driving demand for premium sanitary ware in India’s growing market. Shiozawa Kazuyuki, MD of TOTO...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Reports Q3 2024 Results Amid Challenging Market Conditions
UAE: RAK Ceramics reported a year-on-year decline in total revenue by 4.1% for Q3 2024 and 8.9% for the nine-month period, primarily due...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Ceramic Tile Production Facility to Open in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: The Bäherden district in Turkmenistan’s Ahal region is set to host a new ceramic tile production facility, as announced by...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Cera Sanitaryware Highlights Strong Q2 Performance
India: Cera Sanitaryware has announced its financial results for the second quarter ending September 2024. The company reported a 6.37%...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Future of Scottish Homebase Stores Uncertain Following Acquisition
UK: Eight Homebase stores across Scotland are at risk of closure following the DIY retailer's entry into administration. On November 13,...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Mereway Bathrooms in UK Enters Liquidation Following Financial Struggles
UK: Mereway Bathrooms, based in Birmingham, has officially entered into liquidation, appointing FRP Advisory as liquidators on November...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Kajaria (Kerovit) Opens Largest Experience Centre in Chennai
India: Kajaria has opened its largest Eternity and Kerovit Experience Centre in Chennai, covering 15,000 sq ft. The centre is designed to...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
Kohler to Introduce Chinese Cultural Designs in Product Expansion
USA/China: Kohler Co Ltd, a global bathroom and kitchen products manufacturer, plans to integrate elements of traditional Chinese culture...
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
Sonas Bathrooms Joins UK’s Bathroom Manufacturers Association
UK: Sonas Bathrooms has joined the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) as its newest member. Sonas, which entered the UK market in...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
TOTO India Achieves Twofold Growth in WASHLET Sales in Just Three Years
India: TOTO, a global leader in sanitaryware, has achieved a major milestone with its WASHLET electronic bidet, surpassing 60 million...
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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 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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Oct 31, 20241 min read
LIXIL Reports Revenue and Profit Growth Amid Structural Reforms
Japan: LIXIL Corporation announced revenue and profit growth for the six-month period ending 30 September 2024, supported by new product...
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Oct 30, 20241 min read
Kohler Partners with Remedy Place to Launch Ice Bath for Self-Care
US: Kohler has partnered with Remedy Place, the world’s first Social Wellness Club, to create innovative self-care products, starting...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
Masco Corporation Releases Q3 2024 Results
US: In Q3 2024, Masco Corporation reported net sales holding steady at $1,983 million, with a 1% increase in local currency. The Plumbing...
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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
Iran Exports 40% of its Tile and Ceramic Production to Over 50 Countries
IRAN: Iranian tile and ceramic manufacturers are actively exporting 40% of their output to over 50 countries, according to Behnam...
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Oct 27, 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 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 23, 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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