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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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May 7, 20241 min read
Indonesia Implements Measures to Restrict Imports of Electrical Goods
Indonesia: The Ministry of Industry in Indonesia has introduced a regulation that limits the import of electronic products such as air...
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May 7, 20241 min read
Ceremony Marks Inauguration of Al-Asasyah Advanced Industry HVAC Smart Factory in Dammam
Saudi Arabia: Amidst the industrial advancements observed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligned with the goals of Vision 2030 to...
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May 6, 20241 min read
B&Q Exits Saudi Arabian Market, Shifts Focus to Other Regions
Saudi Arabia: B&Q has closed its two franchise stores in Saudi Arabia as of early 2024, according to the company's final results from...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Seoul Government to Provide Housing Subsidy to Married Couples with Newborns
Korea: The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Sunday that it will provide housing subsidies to couples who do not own a home and...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Roca Group Acquires Nosag and IneoCare
UK: Roca Group has announced the acquisition of Nosag and IneoCare. The companies specialise in the production of bathroom accessibility...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Kazakhstan Expects to Commission Over 110 million sq. m. of Housing Constructions by 2030
Kazakhstan: Kanat Sharlapaev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has indicated what the future holds...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Abu Dhabi Launches $953M Residential Project for UAE Citizens
Saudi Arabia: A Dh3.5 billion ($953 million) initiative to provide 1,146 villas for UAE citizens has been unveiled in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Saudi Minister Ends Beijing Visit, Strengthens Ties in Real Estate Development
China: Majed Al-Hogail, Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, just returned from a fruitful visit to Beijing, where he...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Australia to Miss Target of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029, According to State of the Housing System Report
According to an independent analysis, if current trends continue, Australia would fall short of its goal of building 1.2 million new...
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May 6, 20241 min read
China Invests in Construction of 1,400-Apartment Complex in Kabul
Nilabagh, a new residential project in Kabul, is being built with a $71 million investment from a Chinese corporation. The project,...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Rinnai America Corporation Applauds DOE Rule on Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters.
US: Rinnai America Corporation applauds the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for carefully evaluating proposed water heater...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Viessmann Embarks on the Biggest Shift in its 100-year History with the Sale of the Heating Division.
USA: Viessmann has sold its heating sector to US corporation Carrier Global for 12 billion euros, plus a stake in Carrier. The time was...
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May 6, 20241 min read
Daikin MEA Appoints Bahrain Distributor
Bahrain: Almoayyed Contracting Group has been designated as the new Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE distributor in Bahrain. Through the...
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May 6, 20241 min read
German Heat Pump Sales Down 52%
Germany: The sales of heat pumps in Germany experienced a 52% decrease during the initial quarter of the year, as reported by the German...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Stark Germany Increases Focus on Tiles
Germany: Tile business expansion is something that Stark Germany is continuing to work on. In the not too distant future, certain Raab...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Travis Perkins’ Toolstation to Exit the French Market
France: Travis Perkins, a British trading company specializing in building products, may be leaving its Toolstation sales branch in...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Hansgrohe Group Financial Results 2023
Germany: In 2023, the Hansgrohe Group faced challenges amidst a difficult year for the bathroom and sanitary industry, following record...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Johnson Tiles to Close UK Manufacturing Facilities
UK: As a result of a management buyout of a tiling company located in Stoke-on-Trent, the new owners intend to shut down the production...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Woodio Invest in New Production Site Lahti, Finland
Finland: In order to grow and expand globally, Woodio raised more than 16 million euros in growth capital last summer. At a cost of...
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May 2, 20241 min read
Duka Opens Sales Office in Benelux
Netherland: Beginning in the month of April, the South Tyrolean family firm known as Duka AG established its very own sales office in the...
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