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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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Oct 22, 20241 min read
Ideal Heating and EDF Launch Heat Pump Bundle with Free Electricity Offer
UK: Ideal Heating has teamed up with EDF to introduce a heat pump bundle, potentially offering free electricity for December 2025. The...

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Oct 20, 20241 min read
China Lowers Benchmark Lending Rates Amid Economic Stimulus Efforts
China: On October 21, China reduced its benchmark lending rates as expected, continuing a series of aggressive stimulus measures aimed at...

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Oct 20, 20241 min read
Jaquar Launches Water Heaters in the United Arab Emirates with building material distributor Al Jassor
UAE: India based bathroom solutions provider, Jaquar, is excited to announce the introduction of its new line of water heaters both...

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Oct 20, 20241 min read
Duravit China Boosts Investment in SACMI Automation
China: Duravit's Chongqing plant is undergoing significant expansion as part of an investment plan to double its output to 2 million...

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Oct 20, 20241 min read
Samsung Expands Climate Solutions Training with New Manchester Centre Amid Growing Demand
UK: Samsung Climate Solutions has opened a new 4,004 sq. ft training center in Manchester, aiming to train 400 installers over the next...

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Oct 20, 20241 min read
LG Launches Appliance Subscription Service in Thailand, Targets Premium Market
Thailand: LG Electronics, the South Korean electronics giant, has announced plans to extend its appliance subscription service to...


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Oct 20, 20241 min read
China Increases Loan Quota for Unfinished Residential Projects to USD 562 Billion
China: China has announced an increase in the loan quota for unfinished residential projects to 4 trillion yuan (approximately 562...

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
Yukon to Triple Heat Pump Rebates in New Federal Partnership
Canada: The Yukon Government is negotiating with the Federal Government to significantly increase rebates for installing heat pumps....

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
NIBE Teams Up with Ziegler to Boost UK Delivery Service
UK: NIBE Energy Systems, a leading European heat pump manufacturer, has improved its UK delivery services by partnering with global...

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
India Tightens Quality Standards for Solar Water Heaters
India: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new directive aimed at improving the quality of solar water...

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
Saudi Ceramic and EYAP Halt Joint Venture Plans Amid Market Uncertainty
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ceramic has announced that EYAP has decided not to proceed with a planned joint venture to establish a manufacturing...

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
Minister-MyOne Partners with CHIGO for Air Conditioner Distribution in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Minister-MyOne Group, a leading Bangladeshi electronics and home appliance company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
Australia to Tackle Construction Industry Challenges with New Reform Blueprint
Australia: Leaders from Australia’s building and construction industry, including unions, contractors, subcontractors, and government...


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Oct 16, 20241 min read
Kohler launches its First Studio Kohler in India
India: Kohler has opened its first “Studio Kohler” in India, strategically located in the bustling Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The studio...


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Oct 16, 20241 min read
UK Inflation Drops to Lowest Level in Over Three Years
UK: The inflation rate in the UK stood at 1.7% in the 12 months to September 2024, down from 2.2% in August, according to the Office for...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Partners with Empower to Supply Centrifugal Chillers for Dubai's District Cooling Plants
UAE: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems) has signed a new agreement with Emirates Central Cooling...


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Oct 16, 20241 min read
BASF Secures Funding for World's Largest CO2-Free Steam Industrial Heat Pump
Germany: BASF has received funding approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to construct the...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
Indonesia to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Ceramic Tiles
Indonesia: Indonesia will implement anti-dumping duties on ceramic tile imports from China starting October 24, as stated in a recent...

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Oct 15, 20241 min read
Kermi to Market Shower Screens Under Its Own Brand in France
France: From January 2025, Kermi, a German manufacturer of shower screens, will market its products in France under its own name....


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Oct 15, 20241 min read
Modern Ceramics to Invest Over US$28.7 Million in Punjab, Pakistan
PAKISTAN: In a major advancement for Pakistan's industrial sector, Modern Ceramics Sanitary Ware (Pvt) Limited, a prominent Chinese...
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