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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


Kohler Co. Inaugurates State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility in Arizona, United States
USA: Kohler inaugurated its new production site in Casa Grande, Arizona, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event presided over by the...
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May 17, 20241 min read


EU Releases Fresh Recommendations for F-gas Certification
EUROPE: In accordance with the new F-gas regulation 2024/573, the European Commission has now released its recommendations for the...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Villeroy & Boch Integrates Ideal Standard's March Figures For The First Time
UK: As a result of acquisition, the Villeroy & Boch Group generated consolidated revenue (including license income) of € 277.1 million...
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May 17, 20241 min read
Wilcon’s Earnings Down by 23% due to Easter Holidays
Philippines: The home renovation store Wilcon Depot Inc. had a 23.1% decline in first-quarter earnings to P740 million (US$ 12.82...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Unemployment in Australia Increases as More Workers Transition Between Jobs
Australia: Australian unemployment rose higher than predicted as a larger-than-usual cohort of individuals found themselves between jobs,...
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May 16, 20241 min read


Michael Marriott Promoted to CEO of Waterline in UK
UK: Michael Marriott has been appointed as the CEO of Waterline, a supplier of kitchen furniture and appliances to independent retailers...
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May 16, 20241 min read


IKEA India Teams Up with Rhenus to Establish Warehouse Near Gurugram
India: IKEA India has forged a partnership with global logistics firm Rhenus to establish a sizable warehouse facility near Gurugram,...
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May 16, 20241 min read


Cooper & Hunter Establishes New Distribution Center in Dallas Area
Florida: Cooper & Hunter, a HVAC manufacturer, has inaugurated a 100,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Lancaster,...
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May 16, 20241 min read
KWC Group Sells Home Division to Paini
Italy: In a strategic move, the Equistone-backed KWC Group has announced the partial sale of its home division to Paini S.p.A, an Italian...
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May 16, 20241 min read
Copeland Boosts Cookstown Plant with £19M Investment for Low-Carbon Heat Pump Production
Ireland: Copeland has announced the nearing completion of a $24 million dollar investment to expand its Cookstown, Northern Ireland...
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May 16, 20241 min read
Trade-in Programme Boosts Chinese Consumer Spending; Opens Trillion-Yuan Market
China: China's economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), recently met with private companies to...
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May 15, 20241 min read
Major Hotel Brands Gain Traction in Australia
Australia: Australia's hotel industry is experiencing a surge of activity, with major hotel brand groups actively expanding their...
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May 15, 20241 min read
IMF Cautions on Nigeria's Economic Outlook
Nigeria: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its forecast of 3.3% economic growth for Nigeria in 2024, reflecting a...
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May 15, 20241 min read
US based FGI Industries Starts 2024 with Strong Revenue Growth
USA: FGI Industries, a leading supplier of kitchen and bath products, is off to a successful start in 2024. The company recently...
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May 15, 20241 min read


Toto Targets U.S. as China Sales Slump
USA/Japan: Leading Japanese sanitaryware maker, Toto, is setting its sights on a major expansion in the United States. They aim to double...
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May 15, 20241 min read


British Columbians to Get up to $16,000 Rebate for Installing a Heat Pump
Canada: Ottawa has increased B.C.'s heat-pump rebate programme by more than $100 million, which federal and provincial energy ministers...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Dwelling Construction to Witness Significant Growth in Thailand's Major Tourist Destinations
Thailand: In contrast to Bangkok, which only managed to introduce 2,300 condo units, Phuket and Pattaya both surpassed the 3,000-unit...
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May 14, 20241 min read


Daikin Europe Sales take a hit as Heat Pump Demand Declines
Europe: Daikin Industries achieved its highest global sales ever, although sales in Europe's "challenging" heat pump industry fell. Its...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Korean Firms Aim to Establish Local Green Technology Production in Uzbekistan
UZBEKISTAN: Korean enterprises are striving to establish local manufacture of environmentally friendly technologies in Uzbekistan. As...
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May 14, 20241 min read
Egis Introduces an Innovative District Heating System in Germany
GERMANY: Egis, the citizen energy cooperative, has formally launched the district heating system in Bundorf, a municipality situated in...
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May 14, 20241 min read
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