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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
Saudi Ceramics Achieves 6% Higher Net Profits in Q1-24
Saudi Ceramic Company (Saudi Ceramics) recorded a 5.82% annual growth in net profit to SAR 15.56 million (US $4.15 million) during the...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
San Francisco Introduces Initiative to Replace Gas Appliances for Electric Water Heaters
USA: San Francisco is rolling out a program that provides free electric hot water heaters for low-income residents as part of the city's...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
Deane Flint Appointed as COO at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK
UK: UK: Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Ian Carroll, who will now serve...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Plans to Begin Faucet Production in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: RAK Ceramics is set to begin faucet production in Bangladesh, with a new factory in Gazipur expected to start operations...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
Morbi's Ceramic Exports Face Turbulence as US Considers Anti-Dumping Duties
India: Morbi, known as India's ceramics manufacturing hub, is facing potential setbacks in its export business as the United States...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
Schneider Electric Partners with Petra Engineering in Jordan to Drive Digital Transformation
Jordan: Schneider Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petra Engineering Industries, a leading HVAC equipment...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
Air Conditioner Sales Soar in May as Heatwave Intensifies in India
India: A scorching summer has led to a nearly two-fold increase in air conditioner sales in May, with top manufacturers contending with...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read


UK Home Renovation Spending Surges
UK: Houzz's 2024 UK Home Study reveals a surge in home renovation spending over the past three years. The median spend has grown by 13%...
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May 31, 20241 min read
High Demand for Air Conditioners in Nepal Amid Rising Heatwave
Nepal: Rising temperatures in Nepal have driven a surge in demand for air conditioners (ACs). Previously considered a luxury, ACs are...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Washington State Allocates USD 40 Million to Promote Electric Heat Pump Adoption
USA: Washington state is making a significant investment in clean energy by allocating nearly USD 40 million in grants to help homes and...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Daikin Partners Miura to Reduce Factory Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
Japan: HVAC giants Daikin and Miura have joined forces to reduce factory energy use and carbon emissions. As part of this partnership,...
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May 31, 20241 min read
New Zealand Government Introduces Modest Tax Cuts and Spending Reductions Amid Economic Challenges
New Zealand: The New Zealand government detailed a lackluster economy, rising unemployment, and a worse balance sheet as it provided...
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May 30, 20241 min read


Havells India Makes US Debut with Major Investment and New Product Launches
India/USA: Havells India has become the first Indian electronic company to introduce its own brand in the US, selling air conditioners,...
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May 30, 20241 min read
Chinese Air Conditioner Makers Hold Prices Steady Despite Copper Price Surge
China: Despite the rising costs of copper, a crucial material in the air conditioning industry, Chinese air conditioner manufacturers are...
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May 30, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Manufacturer Aira Opens Facility in Manchester
UK: Aira, the Swedish heat pump supplier, has inaugurated a new site in Manchester, UK. This facility will serve as the company's...
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May 30, 20241 min read


Heat Pump Installations take a Hit Due to High Prices in Scotland
UK: Scottish ministers have cautioned that heat pumps remain prohibitively expensive for ordinary homes, as new numbers show the Scottish...
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May 29, 20241 min read
German New Dwelling Completions Declined by 0.3% in 2023
Germany: The Federal Statistical Office of Germany announced that 294,400 dwellings were built in Germany in 2023. A decrease of 0.3%, or...
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May 29, 20241 min read
Local HVAC Firm Joins Hands with Mitsubishi Electric to Open a Facility in Vietnam
Vietnam: Climaveneta Chat Union Refrigeration Equipment Vietnam opens a manufacturing plant in a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric...
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May 29, 20241 min read


Samsung and Lennox Establishes Joint Venture in US and Canada
USA/Canada: Lennox, a leading provider of climate solutions in the HVAC industry, has announced the establishment of a Joint Venture with...
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May 29, 20241 min read


French DIY Market Declines by 1.4% in 2023 Amidst Inflation
France: French DIY stores experienced a 1.4% decrease in turnover in 2023 compared to the previous year, as reported by the French DIY...
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May 28, 20241 min read
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