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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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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Kohler India Opens Its New Kitchen and Bath Headquarters in Gurugram
Kohler has inaugurated its new kitchen and bath head office in Gurugram, marking the major milestone for the brand in India.
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Grohe to Establish its First Specification Hub in UK
UK: Grohe is set to open its first UK Specification Hub at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, by late 2024. This permanent...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
BMA Welcomes Julie McLean as New Vice-President
UK/Europe:Â The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has announced the appointment of Julie McLean, Marketing Director at Hansgrohe UK...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read
Lecico Egypt Approves Merger of Key Ceramic Firms
Egypt: The board of Lecico Egypt (LCSW) has sanctioned the merger of Lecico Ceramic Industries Company, International Ceramics, and...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read
Hippo Homes Expands in India with New Store in Greater Noida West
India: Dalmia Bharat Enterprise has opened its fourth Hippo Homes retail store in Greater Noida West, marking the third location in the...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read
Simpolo Vitrified Expands Global Presence with New Exclusive Gallery in NepalÂ
India/Nepal: Simpolo Vitrified has opened a new gallery showcasing a wide range of tiles and sanitary ware at Bhawani Retail, located at...
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Sep 18, 20241 min read
Quality Heating Expands to Offer Expert Plumbing Services
US: Quality Heating, a leading provider of HVAC services, is excited to announce the expansion of its offerings to include professional...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
Kingfisher's Half-Year Results Reveal Decline in Big-Ticket Sales at B&Q
UK: Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q, reported weak demand for big-ticket items like kitchens and bathrooms, resulting in a nearly...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
Wienerberger Acquires Ohio-Based Summitville Tiles, Expands US Presence
North America: Wienerberger has expanded its North American operations by acquiring Summitville Tiles, an Ohio-based brick and tile...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
Trojan Baths Invests ₤750,000 in Traymate 3 Years After its Acquisition
United Kingdom: Yorkshire-based acrylic bath manufacturer Trojan Baths has expanded its gel coat shower tray division, Traymate,...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read
Roca Group Acquires Innotec to Expand Sanitary Installation Systems
Germany: Roca Group, a global leader in bathroom products, has acquired Innotec Systemelemente GmbH, a German manufacturer specializing...
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Sep 8, 20241 min read
GROHE Launches First Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: GROHE, a leading global brand for bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has launched its first manufacturing facility in...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
Burgbad Enhances French Production with €6M Investment, Targets Faster Deliveries
France: Burgbad, with a 9% market share in France, has invested nearly €6 million in its factory in Nogent-le-Roi (Eure-et-Loir) to...
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Sep 1, 20241 min read
Burgbad Invests EUR 6 million to Enhance Production and Logistics at Nogent-le-Roi Factory
France: Burgbad, a German bathroom furniture manufacturer, has invested nearly EUR 6 million (USD 6.62 million) in its Nogent-le-Roi...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
Aqualux, Leicestershire Showering Products Firm, at Risk of Dissolution
UK: Aqualux, a Leicestershire-based manufacturer and supplier of shower products, is facing a troubled future after filing a notice of...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
India Seeks WTO Consultations with Indonesia on Extending Safeguard Duties on Ceramic Tiles
India: India is in consultations with Indonesia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding Indonesia's proposal to extend safeguard...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
Four Hands Expands Portfolio with Two New Categories
US: Four Hands has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of two new categories: bath and wallpaper. The bath category features...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read
Carysil UK to Purchase Remaining 30% Stake in Carysil Brassware for US$463,000
UK: Carysil Ltd.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Carysil UK Ltd., is set to acquire the remaining 30% equity shares of Carysil Brassware Ltd.,...
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Aug 26, 20241 min read
Prism Johnson Acquires 50% Stake in Gujarat-Based Sunbath Sanitary
India: Prism Johnson has entered into a shareholder’s agreement to acquire 50% of the issued and paid-up capital of Sunbath Sanitary, a...
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Aug 25, 20241 min read
Lixil Targets 15-20% of India's Ceramics Market in 2-3 Years
India: Lixil C orp., the parent company of Grohe, sees India becoming its third-largest market globally within the next 10 years,...
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