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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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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 22, 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 21, 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 20, 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 723,000Â USDÂ 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
Residential Building Output Falls 1.3% in Q2 Amid Housing Completion Pressure in Europe
Europe: The volume of production in the residential building sector declined by 1.3% between April and June, following a 7.3% growth in...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
UK Economy Exits Recession with 0.6% Growth in Early 2024
UK: The UK economy emerged from recession with a stronger-than-expected 0.6% growth in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Office...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Australia’s Housing Targets Hit by Construction Slowdown
Australia: The Australian government's goal of constructing 1.2 million homes over the next five years appears increasingly unattainable...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
CTD Closes 56 Stores, Cuts 268 Jobs Amid Insolvency
UK: The Newcastle-based brand CTD has announced the closure of 56 stores and the redundancy of 268 employees, according to statements...
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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Lowe's Expected to Report Sales Decline, Following Home Depot's Disappointing Results
USA: Lowe's is expected to release its fiscal Q2 earnings report on 20THÂ August. According to Bloomberg's consensus, Wall Street...
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