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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
Bosch Rolls Out First Low Gwp-R-454b Heat Pump With A2L Refrigerant Training
USA: Bosch has introduced its new heat pumps using the R-454B refrigerant, boasting a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) rating of 466,...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Rising Temperatures in India Fuel Surge in AC Demand, Manufacturers Increase Prices
India: Soaring temperatures across India, especially in North and Central regions, fuelled a surge in AC demand in the month of April...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Irish Homes to Receive €2,400 Subsidy for Installing Solar Panels
Ireland: Irish households can apply for the Solar Electricity Grant of up to €2,400 to install solar panels, potentially saving them...
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May 7, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Q1 Profits Plunge By 70% in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: RAK Ceramics Bangladesh, leading tile and sanitaryware company, witnessed a staggering 70.5% drop in profits for the first...
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May 7, 20241 min read


Carrier Introduces CO2 Refrigeration Systems to North America
USA: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is extending its environmentally friendly carbon dioxide (CO2) mechanical systems to North America....
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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 7, 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 6, 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
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