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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.
Dec 19, 2025
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 28, 20241 min read
Hometree Secures 280 million USD from Barclays for Renewable Energy Financing
Europe: Hometree, a residential energy services company, has secured a 280 million USD deal with Barclays to finance solar panels,...
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Aug 26, 20241 min read
Symphony Launches Dongguan GSK Appliances in China
China: Symphony wholly owned subsidiary in China, Guangdong Symphony Keruilai Air Cooling Co, has incorporated a new China-based unit,...
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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 26, 20241 min read
The European Union Authorises the Acquisition of Purmo Group
Finland/USA: The acquisition of sole control of Purmo Group of Finland by Apollo Global Management of the United States has been approved...
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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 25, 20241 min read
EU Economy Grows 0.3% in Q1, Exiting Recession
Europe: The eurozone economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2024, marking its exit from a technical recession following two...
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Aug 25, 20241 min read
Aquatherm Expands Reach in Canada Through Strategic Partnerships with Local Distributors
Canada: Aquatherm has expanded its distribution and support network in Canada by partnering with Equipco Ltd., based in Maple Ridge, BC,...
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Aug 22, 20241 min read
Japan's core inflation picks up, but demand-driven growth below 2%
Japan: Japan's core inflation increased for the third consecutive month in July, with the nationwide core consumer price index (CPI)...
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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 22, 20241 min read
LG Launches Air Conditioners in New Zealand, Partnering with Local Distributor Corys Electrical
New Zealand: LG Electronics New Zealand has entered the New Zealand HVAC market by launching its range of residential split system air...
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Aug 22, 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 21, 20241 min read
Cabinet Approves PMAY-U 2.0 to Build 10 million Urban Homes in India
India: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 scheme, aiming to construct 1 crore houses with a...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Dexiconn Partners with Bosch to Distribute Air Conditioners in the UAE
Dubai: Dexiconn, a leading distributor in the UAE, has partnered with Bosch Home Comfort to introduce Bosch air conditioners to the UAE...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Lanark County Moves Toward Approval of USD 723,000 Heat Pump Project
Canada: Lanark County is set to award a 723,000 USD tender to Climate Works for the installation of cold climate heat pumps in 125 social...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Government of Canada Awards $500,000 to HRAI for Heat Pump Training in Ontario
Canada: Ontario is addressing the growing demand for heat pump installations by allocating $500,000 to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Hyundai Partners with ETC for Home Appliance Distribution in Egypt
Egypt: Hyundai for Household Appliances has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Eleven Trade Corp. (ETC) to expand its...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
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