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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.
Delabie Group to Acquire KWC Professional to Strengthen Sanitary Solutions Offering
France: The French Delabie Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of KWC Professional – formerly Franke Water...
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Jun 181 min read


TOTO’s NEOREST Smart Toilet Surpasses 4 Million Global Shipments
NEOREST Smart Toilet Surpasses 4 Million India/Japan: TOTO has announced a major milestone, with its flagship smart toilet NEOREST...
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Jun 181 min read
Villeroy & Boch Invests in PVD Technology in Bulgaria
BULGARIA: German ceramic products manufacturer Villeroy & Boch has implemented Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology at its fittings...
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Jun 171 min read


DELABIE Group Acquires KWC Professional to Strengthen European Market Leadership
Delabie Group France: The DELABIE Group has announced the acquisition of KWC Professional, formerly known as Franke Water Systems, along...
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Jun 151 min read


Geberit Introduces Installation-Focused System for Wall-Hung Toilets 
Geberit Introduces Installation-Focused System for Wall-Hung Toilets Spain: Geberit has developed a new system designed to reduce the...
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Jun 151 min read
Roca Group to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Roca Group has announced an investment of EUR 70 million (USD 76 million) to develop an industrial facility in Kyzylorda,...
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Jun 131 min read


Albatros joins the Megius S.p.A. group
Bathroom ITALY: Albatros will join the Megius group, paving the way for a new, more complete, exclusive, and sustainable concept of...
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Jun 91 min read
Grohe UK Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments of David Nicholls and Kate Hirst
UK: Grohe UK has announced the appointment of David Nicholls, former Managing Director of Dornbracht UK, as the new leader for the UK &...
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Jun 91 min read


Strohm Teka Transitions to Management Ownership Through MBO
Strohm Teka Transitions to Management Ownership Through MBO Spain: HERITAGE B has completed the divestment of its bathroom business line,...
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Jun 81 min read
Parryware Unveils New Display Studio in Mumbai to Enhance Customer Experience
INDIA: Parryware, a prominent name in the bathroom solutions industry, proudly announces the launch of its latest Display Studio in...
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Jun 81 min read
Ripples Expands National Footprint with New Showroom in Walton-on-Thames
UK: Bathroom retail franchise Ripples has continued its national growth with the launch of a new showroom in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey....
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Jun 81 min read
Thousands of Faucets Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Lead Risk
USA: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of three kitchen faucet models sold on Amazon after tests...
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Jun 41 min read
Kohler Unveils First Signature Store in KSA
Saudi Arabia: Kohler Co, a global leader in kitchen and bath design and innovation, has unveiled its first Signature Store (KSS) in Saudi...
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Jun 41 min read
Somany Ceramics Expands North India Presence with New Grande Showroom in Rewari
INDIA: Somany Ceramics Ltd. continues to strengthen its footprint in North India with the launch of a new Somany Grande showroom in...
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Jun 31 min read
Sanitary Ware Imports Up 29% in Albania Amid Tirana Coastal Construction Boom
ALBANIA: Between January and April 2025, imports of ceramic products reached over 102 million kilograms, levels not seen since the early...
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Jun 32 min read
Praktiker Outperforms Market in 2024, Increases Sales and National Footprint
HUNGARY: In 2024, Praktiker maintained its strong, above-market growth trajectory by focusing on enhancing its customer value...
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Jun 22 min read


PJH to Distribute VitrA Bathroom Ranges from June 2025
PJH to Distribute VitrA Bathroom Ranges from June 2025 UK: PJH has announced that it will begin distribution of the VitrAÂ brand in the UK...
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Jun 11 min read
GCC Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Sanitaryware Imports from China and India
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Industrial Development Company (SIDC) has announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved...
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Jun 11 min read
Arbi Arredobagno Defies Market Downturn with Strong Growth in 2024
ITALY: While Italy’s wood-furniture sector closed 2024 with a 2.9% decline in turnover €51.7 billion (US$ 58.9 billion). Arbi Arredobagno...
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May 281 min read
Sanitary Industry in Germany and Europe Reports Improved Outlook for 2025
Germany: The sanitary industry in Germany and Europe has expressed a more positive outlook for the months ahead, according to a recent...
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May 271 min read
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