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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 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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Aug 25, 20241 min read
Varmora Granito Starts $48 Million Manufacturing Plants in Morbi; Set to Launch Asia's First IST This Year
India: Varmora Granito Pvt Ltd. has completed a significant expansion at Morbi with an investment of over 48 million USD in two high-tech...


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Aug 22, 20241 min read
Methven Supports BMA's Call for Mandatory Mixer Valves in UK Bathrooms
UK: Methven has joined the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) in advocating for the UK government to mandate thermostatic mixer...


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Aug 21, 20241 min read
Waterline Enters Bathroom Market with Launch of Waterline Bathroom Collection in UK
UK: Kitchen distributor Waterline has announced its first venture into the bathroom sector with the launch of the Waterline Bathroom...


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Aug 21, 20241 min read
Galvin Engineering to Supply Ifo and Kolo Products in Australia
Australia: Galvin Engineering, a leading Australian manufacturer of commercial tapware and water management systems, has become the...

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Aug 21, 20241 min read
TOTO to Expand Presence in India's Tier-II and Tier-III Cities
India: Japanese sanitaryware manufacturer TOTO is focusing on expanding its presence in India's Tier-II and Tier-III cities to capitalize...


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Aug 19, 20241 min read
Victorian Plumbing Shuts Down Rival Firm Three Months After Acquisition
UK: Victorian Plumbing is closing the rival retailer it acquired three months ago, putting a hundred jobs at risk. The bathroom...

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Aug 19, 20241 min read
Historic Doncaster Factory at Risk of Closure
UK: Jobs are at risk following the announcement that a historic Doncaster factory (Peglers) may face closure. The Netherlands-based...


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Aug 15, 20241 min read
Lidl Expands DIY Offerings with New Stores in Hungary and Poland
Hungary and Poland: Lidl has opened two trial stores in Hungary and Poland to sell its popular private label Parkside range of DIY...


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Aug 15, 20241 min read
Mr. DIY Expands to Europe with New Stores in Poland
Poland: Malaysian DIY retail chain Mr. DIY is preparing to enter the Polish market, marking its 13th global market. According to a...

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Aug 13, 20241 min read
Thai DIY Giant HomePro Cancels Vietnam Expansion, Cites Unfavourable Market Conditions
Vietnam: HomePro, the Thai DIY chain, has decided to abandon its plans to establish stores in Vietnam. The company announced the...


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Aug 11, 20241 min read
Fletcher Building Divests Tradelink In a 112 million USD Deal with Metal Manufactures
Australia: Fletcher Building Limited has entered into an agreement to sell its Australian plumbing supplies and distribution business,...

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Aug 9, 20241 min read
Hansgrohe Introduces Toilet with Noise Reduction and Water-Saving Feature
UK: Hansgrohe has launched its new EluPura Original wall-hung toilet, designed with a "round and soft geometric shape" that complements...
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