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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


Qvantum Expands UK Presence with Focus on Sustainable Heating Solutions
UK: Qvantum, a Swedish heat pump manufacturer, has strengthened its UK operations by establishing a showroom and office in London to...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


Dornbracht Partners with The Kitchen Sink Company to Enhance UK Distribution
UK: Dornbracht, a manufacturer of high-end brassware, has announced a distribution partnership with The Kitchen Sink Company to enhance...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


Daikin Considers Export Strategy Shift Amid Tariff Concerns
Mexico: Daikin Industries is evaluating a shift in export destinations for its Mexico-made products following a proposal by US...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


Sorento Capital Bhd Reports Strong Q1 FY25 Results
Malaysia: Sorento Capital Bhd (SCB) reported revenue of RM 45 million (approximately USD 10 million) and a profit before tax (PBT) of RM...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


China Implements Tax Relief Measures to Revive Real Estate Sector
China: China has announced tax relief measures to support the struggling real estate sector, which accounts for about a quarter of the...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Auckland City Residential Completions Decline Amid Capacity Constraints
New Zealand: New dwelling completions in Auckland city are gradually declining, with Auckland Council data revealing a 5.9% drop in the...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Carver Group Expands UK HVAC Market Reach with Acquisition of S&P Coil Products
UK: The Carver Group, a Walsall-based business specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), has acquired S&P Coil...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Average Construction Costs in Major Indian Cities Rise by 39% in Four Years
India: Higher building material and labor costs have driven a 39% increase in the average cost of construction for housing projects in...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Copeland and Daikin Announce Joint Venture to Bring Inverter Compressor Technology to the US
US: Copeland and Daikin have partnered to introduce Daikin’s inverter swing rotary compressor technology to the US residential HVAC...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Electro Mart to Invest USD 42 Million to Increase AC Manufacturing in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Electro Mart Limited (EML), an electronics and home appliance company in Bangladesh, plans to invest Tk500 crore (USD 41.7...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Panasonic Expands Heat Pump Production in Europe
Czech Republic: Panasonic has launched a new production line at its Plzen factory in the Czech Republic for its Big Aquarea M Series R290...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Fluidmaster Expands Global Presence with Acquisition of Haron International
AUSTRALIA: Fluidmaster Inc., a manufacturer of toilet tank components and trim, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Haron...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
Vaillant Group Establishes New Factory in Remscheid
GERMANY: The Vaillant Group, a heating technology specialist headquartered in Remscheid, has inaugurated a new factory for electronic...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Swegon Signs Agreement to Acquire German Air Handling Unit Manufacturer HOWATHERM
GERMANY: Swegon has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire HOWATHERM Klimatechnik GmbH, a family-owned company specializing in...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Blue Star Reports Robust Growth in HVAC-R Market with During Festive Period
India: AC maker Blue Star Managing Director, B Thiagarajan, announced a nearly 30% growth in room air conditioner (RAC) sales during the...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read


LG Establishes New Company to Focus on HVAC and Clean Tech
South Korea: LG Electronics has unveiled significant organizational changes and executive appointments to support its long-term strategy,...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read
Kenya Tackles Housing Deficit with Affordable Housing and Industry Innovation
Kenya: Kenya’s construction industry players have been encouraged to align with the government’s affordable housing program to drive...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read


Saudi Arabia to Replace 250,000 Window ACs in 2025
Saudi Arabia: The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), in collaboration with the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, has launched the...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read


Daikin Expands in Cambodia with State-of-the-Art Facility in Phnom Penh
Cambodia: Daikin Airconditioning (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (DAC) has inaugurated its new sales and service office in Phnom Penh, emphasizing...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read


Ideal Heating Shifts Focus to Heat Pumps with Government Support
UK: Ideal Heating is transitioning from producing 500,000 gas boilers annually to manufacturing heat pumps and low-carbon heating...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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