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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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Jul 28, 20241 min read
COPA Heating Systems to Open New Heat Pump Facility in Bursa, Turkey
Turkey: COPA Heating Systems is expanding its investments with a new heat pump facility backed by a EUR 3.5 million investment. Known for...
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Jul 28, 20241 min read
Wickes Plans Redundancies Amid Cost-Saving Measures
UK: DIY retailer Wickes has announced plans to cut 200 kitchen and bathroom advisor roles, putting 500 staff into consultation. Despite...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
FGI Industries Forays into Indian Market
India: FGI Industries Inc, renowned for its kitchen and bathroom solutions, has entered the Indian market by establishing FGI Industries...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
US Economy Soars in Q2 with Easing Inflation
US: The US economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.8% in the second quarter, surpassing the 2% growth expected by economists. This is a...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Electric to Invest $143.5 Million in Maysville Facility for Heat Pump Compressors
Kentucky(USA):Â Mitsubishi Electric US (MEUS) is investing $143.5 million to repurpose a manufacturing facility in Maysville, Kentucky, to...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Nigeria's Inflation Climbs to 34.19% in June 2024
Nigeria: Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 34.19% in June 2024 from 33.95% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Uzbekistan to Boost Electrical Exports to Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East
Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector, comprising around a thousand small, privately owned enterprises, has expanded...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Black Pelican Group Marks 20th Anniversary, Announces Expansion Plans in Nigeria
Nigeria: Black Pelican Group, celebrating its 20th anniversary, announced plans for manufacturing expansion and new product introductions...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Connecticut Secures Up to $100M for Electric Heat Pump Initiative
US: Connecticut will receive up to $100 million from the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Program for the purchase and distribution of...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
New England Secures $500M for Heat Pump Installation
New England, USA: New England states have received $500 million in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Construction Equipment Sales Remain Flat in Q1 FY25 Due to Election Impact in India
India: The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) has not yet released official sales data, but industry...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Home Construction Prices Rise 3.8% in Q2, Wood Products Lead Increase in Thailand
Bangkok: In the second quarter of 2024, the price index for standard home construction rose by 3.8%, driven primarily by a 6.8% increase...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Diego Luxembourg Introduces High-Efficiency Residential Heat Pump
Luxembourg: Diego Luxembourg S.A. has introduced an air-to-water monobloc heat pump designed for residential applications. These heat...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Pure Thermal Partners with Finland’s Oilon for Heat Pumps
UK: Oilon, a Finland-based manufacturer, has appointed Pure Thermal as its UK Industrial Heat Pump partner to enhance the Oilon brand in...
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Jul 24, 20241 min read
Bathroom Mountain selects Panther Logistics as its delivery partner
UK: Bathroom Mountain, an online bathroom retailer, has signed a 3-year contract with Panther Logistics, a specialist in 2-person...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Building Permits Decline as Housing Construction Stalls in Germany
Germany: The German housing construction sector faces continued challenges as building permits dropped significantly in May, with 24.2%...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Hitachi, JCI, and Bosch Restructure Air Conditioning Partnership After Bosch Takeover
Germany: Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (Hitachi GLS) has agreed to transfer its 40% stake in Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Dornbracht Joins BMA, Aligning on Environmental Ambitions
UK: The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has welcomed Dornbracht as its newest member. Founded in 1950, Dornbracht is a leader in...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Gas Prices and Imports Strain Indonesia's Ceramics Industry
Indonesia: High gas prices and the influx of low-priced imported goods have led to a decline in Indonesia's ceramic tile industry,...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Builders Pause on Single-Family Homes as Interest Rates Climb
US: Construction activity for single-family homes decreased for the fourth consecutive month in June due to high interest rates. U.S....
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