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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.


LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit
LG Electronics Halts IPO Plans for Its India Unit India: LG Electronics has temporarily halted its initial public offering (IPO) plans...
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Apr 24, 20251 min read
Gravity Bath Expands Retail Presence with New Stores in Delhi & Mumbai
India: Gravity Bath has opened its first company-owned experiential retail stores in New Delhi and Mumbai as part of its expansion...
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Apr 24, 20251 min read
Sonas Bathrooms has named Dean Stokes as its UK Sales Director
UK: Sonas Bathrooms has announced the appointment of Dean Stokes as its UK sales director as part of its strategy to strengthen its...
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Apr 24, 20251 min read
Indonesia’s 3 Million Housing Program Gets $24 Million CSR Boost for New Constructions and Renovations
Indonesia: Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP), Maruarar Sirait, announced the receipt of approximately Rp400 billion (USD 24...
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Apr 23, 20252 min read
Canada’s Housing Developers Struggle Amid Economic and Trade Pressures
Canada: Housing developers in Canada are expected to face continued challenges throughout 2025, as macroeconomic uncertainty,...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read
National Board of Revenue Bans and Restricts Imports from India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Bangladesh: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a ban on the import of several goods from India, Nepal, and Bhutan, along...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read


Romanian Competition Council Approves Altex’s Acquisition of Brico Depot
Romanian Competition Council Approves Altex’s Acquisition of Brico Depot Romania: Romania’s Competition Council has approved the...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read


Japanese Air Conditioner Manufacturers Expand Operations in India Amid Rising Demand
Japanese Air Conditioner Manufacturers Expand Operations in India Amid Rising Demand Japan: Japanese air conditioner manufacturers,...
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Apr 23, 20252 min read


Havells India Q4 Profit Beats Estimates on Strong Pre-Summer AC Demand
Havells India Q4 Profit Beats Estimates on Strong Pre-Summer AC Demand India: Havells India reported a profit of 5.18 billion rupees...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read


Indian Government Considers Easing Import Norms for AC Components
Government Considers Easing Import Norms for AC Components India: Shares of appliance manufacturers Blue Star and Voltas rose by up to 4...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read
Emmvee Targets Higher Revenue with New Solar Manufacturing Plant in Bengaluru
India: Emmvee, a solar energy company based in Bengaluru, is aiming to achieve revenues of Rs 2,500 crore (approximately USD 291 million)...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read


LIXIL and American Bath Group Announce Strategic Partnership in North America
LIXIL and American Bath Group Announce Strategic Partnership in North America USA: LIXIL Americas and American Bath Group (ABG) have...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read
LG Electronics to Withdraw from EV Charger Business and Refocus on HVAC
South Korea: LG Electronics has announced its decision to exit the electric vehicle (EV) charger business, citing declining profitability...
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Apr 23, 20251 min read


LG Electronics Partners with Lucky Suki to Deliver Advanced Cooling Solutions Across All Branches
HVAC THAILAND: LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., has joined forces with Miracle Planet Co., Ltd., the operator behind the rapidly...
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Apr 22, 20251 min read


U.S. Finalizes High Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Products Amid Trade Dispute
Trade USA: U.S. trade authorities have finalized significant tariffs on most solar cells imported from Southeast Asia, marking a major...
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Apr 22, 20252 min read


Duravit Expands Distribution Partnership with a Well-Known Distributor TDP for U.S. Market
Duravit Expands Distribution Partnership with a Well-Known Distributor TDP for U.S. Market USA: Duravit has announced an expansion of its...
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Apr 21, 20251 min read


W&R Barnett Acquires Majority Stake in Symphony Group; Gilbert-Ash Moves to Employee Ownership Model
W&R Barnett Acquires Majority Stake in Symphony Group; Gilbert-Ash Moves to Employee Ownership Model Ireland/UK: W&R Barnett, a...
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Apr 21, 20251 min read


ARROW Partners with DASH to Enter Vietnam Sanitary Ware Market
Arrow Vietnam: ARROW, a global provider of smart bathroom solutions, has officially entered the Vietnamese market through a strategic...
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Apr 20, 20251 min read


Master Partners with Hitachi for Expansion of Residential HVAC Products Across Canada
Hitachi Canada: Master has announced the national rollout of Hitachi residential HVAC systems through its distribution network across...
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Apr 20, 20251 min read


China’s Air Conditioner Exports Surge Despite U.S. Tariffs
Air Conditioner Exports Surge China: China’s household air conditioner exports rose sharply in early 2025, thanks to improved product...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read


Mr. DIY Plans Expansion into Czech Republic and Hungary
Mr DIY Czech Republic/Hungary: Malaysian retail chain Mr. DIY has announced plans to enter the Czech Republic and Hungarian markets,...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read


Steve Breen Appointed Commercial Director – Europe at Eczacıbaşı Building Products
Steve Breen Appointed Commercial Director – Europe at Eczacıbaşı Building Products Europe: Eczacıbaşı Building Products has appointed...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read
UAE Pledges USD 1.4 Trillion U.S. Investment Over 10 Years
UAE: A 10-year, USD 1.4 trillion investment framework had been committed to by the United Arab Emirates in the United States following...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read
ASEAN Vows No Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs
Southeast Asia: ASEAN economic ministers had decided against imposing any retaliatory measures in response to the newly announced U.S....
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Apr 16, 20251 min read
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