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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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Mar 21, 20241 min read
Epta and Viessmann Refrigeration Joint Venture Adopts Epta Brand
ITALY: The Epta trademark will be used for all operations under the newly announced joint venture between Viessmann Refrigeration and...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read
Duravit Unveils First Flagship Store in Vietnam
VIETNAM: Duravit has inaugurated its first flagship location in Vietnam. This is the first location of the brand in Southeast Asia. The...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
Wilcon Ramps up Expansion to Hit 100-store Goal this Year
Home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon is accelerating its growth this year in order to reach its 100-store goal....
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
Villeroy & Boch Opens New Showroom in Philippines
PHILLIPINES: Villeroy & Boch, a German manufacturer of ceramics, inaugurated its new showroom at the Twenty-four Seven McKinley Building,...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
Revised EU F-Gas Regulation comes into force
Europe: The updated F-Gas Regulation from the EU is now in force as of March 11 following formal approval by European authorities. The...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
Havells Strategizes Overseas Expansion for Lloyd AC Brand
Havells, the owner of the appliances brand Lloyd, is poised to broaden its footprint in international markets for residential...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
HIL to Acquire Pipes and Fittings Brand Topline for $32 Million
HIL Ltd, a subsidiary of the USD 2.9 billion CK Birla Group, and Crestia Polytech have reached a $32 million agreement for the purchase...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
Daikin Sets up AC Sales Company in Cambodia
Cambodia: Daikin Air Conditioning (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. is established by Daikin Industries, Ltd. and is expected to begin operations in...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
Blue Star Invests $33.6 Million in the Current Fiscal Year to Increase its Air Conditioning Manufacturing Capacity.
INDIA: Blue Star is investing $33.6 million to boost their room air conditioner output at their Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh. The...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
Air Conditioner Manufacturers are Counting on an Exceptionally Warm Summer to Increase Sales
INDIA: After two slow years, consumer appliance makers are hoping for a sales jump of 20-25% on refrigerators and air conditioners....
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Tabreed and GIZ Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Energy-efficient District Cooling Solutions in India
Through the 'Energy Efficient Cooling' programme, Tabreed and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have signed a...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Kajaria Tiles Inaugurates First Experience Centre in Nepal
NEPAL: Â Kajaria Tiles has established its presence in the Nepali market through the inauguration of its inaugural Experience Centre in...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Saint-Gobain Launches $173 Million Flat Glass Factory in Sokhna, Egypt
Saint Gobain launches a 200,000 square metre glass factory in Ain Sokhna. With the help of French partners, the initiative intends to...
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Mar 8, 20242 min read
VILLEROY & BOCH set to become one of Europe's largest Bathroom product manufacturers
EUROPE: Villeroy & Boch claims that with the combination, it will grow to become one of Europe's biggest producers of bathroom products,...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read
Singapore is Implementing Tighter Energy Standards for Water Heaters and Refrigerators in 2025
The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) will extend the Mandatory Energy Labelling...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
UK adds 8,000 heat pump installers in 2023
In the UK, there were around 8,000 more certified heat pump installers last year compared to 2022, a 166% increase. The Heat Pump...
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
Blue Star aims at 15% market share in FY25 in RACs
INDIA: According to a senior official, air conditioning company Blue Star Ltd. wants to sell 13 lakh room air conditioners (RAC) in FY25...
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
Heat pump sales drop in Europe for first time in a decade
In 2023, heat pump sales in Europe experienced a decline for the first time in ten years, leading manufacturers to immediately reduce...
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Mar 1, 20241 min read
Copeland opens controls R&D lab in Italy
ITALY: At its Copeland Controls srl location in Belluno, Italy, Copeland has created a new innovation lab. The 10,000 square foot...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read
Midea inaugurates a U.S. showroom
In Queens, New York, Midea established its first national distribution center and showroom. Heat pumps will be easier to access for both...
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