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Dec 19, 2025


ANZZI Reports Rising Demand for Brushed Gold Bathroom Glass Shower Doors
Rising Demand for Brushed Gold Bathroom US: ANZZI, has reported a significant rise in demand for brushed gold finishes across its bathroom glass shower doors collection. While matte black continues to dominate modern and minimalist interiors, brushed gold is increasingly favoured by homeowners and professionals seeking warmer, spa-inspired spaces and cohesive mixed-metal design schemes. This trend reflects broader 2025-bathroom design preferences that highlight natural materi
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Midea Becomes First Manufacturer Certified Under AHRI’s New Energy Testing Standard
Midea Becomes First Manufacturer Certified Under AHRI’s New Energy Testing Standard China/USA: Midea has become the first company to receive certification under the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) new Controls Verification Procedure (CVP), a testing standard designed to measure energy efficiency based on real-world operating conditions. Unlike previous “locked unit” tests, the CVP uses an “unlocked” configuration that replicates how systems ope
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Danfoss Expands Compressor Portfolio with Acquisition of Palladio Compressors
Danfoss Expands Compressor Portfolio with Acquisition of Palladio Compressors Italy: Danfoss has announced the acquisition of Palladio...
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Samsung India Reports Growth in Air Conditioner Sales During Navratri Period
Samsung India Reports Growth in Air Conditioner Sales During Navratri Period India: Samsung India recorded an increase in room air...
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Urban Company Explores Local Assembly of Air Conditioners Under Native Brand
Urban Company Explores Local Assembly of Air Conditioners Under Native Brand India: Urban Company is in initial discussions with...
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Ideal Standard Bulgaria Renamed as Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria
Ideal Standard Bulgaria Renamed as Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria Bulgaria: Effective 9 October 2025, Ideal Standard – Vidima has officially changed its name to Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria, marking a key phase in the full integration of the Bulgarian operations into the Villeroy & Boch Group. The company stated that the rebranding reflects its unified identity within the Group while maintaining its commitment to customers, employees, and business partners. Villeroy & Boch Bulgaria wi
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LG Electronics Begins Local Production of Air Handling Units in Saudi Arabia
LG Electronics Begins Local Production of Air Handling Units in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia: LG Electronics has commenced mass production...
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Eurovent Launches Desert Certification for HVAC Equipment in GCC Region
Eurovent Launches Desert Certification for HVAC Equipment in GCC Region UAE/Middle East: Eurovent Certification has introduced a new...
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Hindware Unveils Revamped Experience Centre in New Delhi
Hindware Unveils Revamped Experience Centre in New Delhi India: Hindware has inaugurated its newly redesigned Experience Centre in Lajpat...
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Rising Energy Costs and Regulations Challenge Italy’s Ceramics Sector
Rising Energy Costs and Regulations Challenge Italy’s Ceramics Sector Italy: The Civita Castellana ceramics district, which accounts for...
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Vietnam Urges Acceleration of Affordable Housing Development
Vietnam Urges Acceleration of Affordable Housing Development Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries...
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World Bank Raises China’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.8% Amid Regional Slowdown Concerns
World Bank Raises China’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.8% Amid Regional Slowdown Concerns China/SEA: The World Bank has revised its 2025...
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