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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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Jan 71 min read
Ripples Expands National Presence with New Showroom in Norwich
Bathroom UK: Ripples, the UK's bathroom retail franchise, has strengthened its national footprint with the opening of a new showroom in...

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Jan 31 min read
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores Ireland: DIY retailer B&Q Ireland has acquired three...


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Jan 31 min read
Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition
Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition UK: Thompson & Leigh, a bathroom retailer and plumbers'...

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Dec 24, 20241 min read
Sila Services Expands DC Metro Presence with Acquisition of John Nugent & Sons
Handshake USA: Sila Services, LLC has announced its acquisition of John Nugent & Sons, a renowned family-owned HVAC, plumbing, and...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read
Sila Services Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Pittsburgh Based A-Comfort Service
Acquisition USA : Sila Services has announced the acquisition of A-Comfort Service, a prominent HVAC and plumbing company based in...

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Dec 15, 20242 min read
SS Steel to Invest $16.7 Million to Acquire 75% Stake in Southeast Union Ceramics
SS Steel Bangladesh: SS Steel Limited, a listed engineering company, has announced plans to acquire 75% of Southeast Union Ceramics...

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Dec 15, 20242 min read
Tangshan Drives Hebei's Ceramic Export Boom with Customized Designs and Upgraded Production
Chinese Flag China: Tangshan City, the "Porcelain Capital of North China," has driven a resurgence in Hebei Province's ceramic exports...

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Dec 15, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Reduces Distribution Partners to Enhance Retail Service
RAK Ceramics UK: RAK Ceramics UK, gearing up for its 25th anniversary in 2025, has announced a streamlined distribution strategy to...

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Dec 15, 20242 min read
Geberit Posts Growth and Profitability Amid 2024 Market Challenges
GEBERIT Switzerland: Geberit achieved better-than-expected results in the first three quarters of 2024, despite challenges such as a...


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Dec 11, 20241 min read
JT Atkinson Opens New Bathroom Showroom in Otley
JT Atkinson UK: JT Atkinson, a seventh-generation family business established in 1860, has opened a new bathroom showroom at Otley Mills...

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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Hansgrohe Provides Product Solutions for the New John & Will Silo-Hotel in Bremen
Hansgrohe Germany: The John & Will Silo-Hotel by Guldsmeden Hotels, located in the middle of Bremen's Ãœberseestadt district, opened this...

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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Plumbing and Heating Q3 Sales Reflect Ongoing Market Challenges
Plumbing and Heating Q3 Sales Reflect Ongoing Market Challenges UK: Figures from the Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index (PHMI) for the...

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Dec 11, 20241 min read
PrimeSource Brands Acquires Harney Hardware to Strengthen Kitchen & Bath Portfolio
PrimeSource Brands Acquires Harney Hardware USA: PrimeSource Brands has announced the acquisition of Harney Hardware, a supplier of...

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Dec 10, 20241 min read
Geberit Forms New Distribution Partnerships with Claygate Distribution and KB Bathrooms
Bathroom UK: Bathroom manufacturer Geberit has recently partnered with Claygate Distribution and KB Bathrooms as authorized distributors...

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Dec 6, 20241 min read
The Scott Group Acquires Strasser to Expand Bathroom Furniture Portfolio
USA: The Scott Group has acquired Strasser, a bathroom furniture manufacturer based in Woodinville, Washington. The acquisition,...

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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Aliph Capital Acquires 25% Stake in Sanipex Group
UAE: Aliph Capital has acquired a 25% stake in Sanipex Group, a UAE-based supplier of lifestyle products, including bathroom, kitchen,...

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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Lasselsberger Expands Production with New Energy-Efficient Tile Lines in Czech Republic
Czech Republic: The Lasselsberger Group, a major European ceramic producer with manufacturing facilities in Romania, Hungary, the Czech...

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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Franke Group Acquires Stainless-Steel Tap Producer Nokite
Indonesia: The Franke Group has acquired 100% of Nokite EcoSmart Water Heating Systems. Nokite, recognized for its innovative designs and...

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Dec 4, 20244 min read
Premium & Luxury Bathroom Brands in India Post COVID Crisis
Market Transformation Post-COVID The Indian bathroom market has undergone an interesting transformation in the aftermath of the COVID-19...


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Dec 4, 20244 min read
Growth of E-Commerce in Southeast Asia's Bathroom Products Market
The growth of e-commerce in Southeast Asia’s bathroom products market has accelerated significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. With...
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