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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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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Chinese Home Appliance Brands Tailor Products for Brazil
Brazil: Chinese home appliance manufacturers are increasing their investments in Brazil, focusing on localized operations in research,...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
US Single-Family Housing Starts to Decline as High Mortgage Rates Persist
USA: U.S. single-family homebuilding saw a sharp decline in October, falling by 6.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 970,000...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read
Anax Developments Unveils Projects Worth $1 Billion in Dubai
UAE: Anax Developments, a subsidiary of Anax Holding, aims to introduce projects with a combined market value of $1 billion over the next...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read
Lennox Partners with Contractor Commerce to Boost Ecommerce for Dealers and Consumers
USA: Lennox, a global leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, has teamed up with Contractor Commerce to...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read
TOTO India To Focus on Expansion Strategy in Tier-II & III Cities For Growth
INDIA: TOTO is focusing on strategies driving demand for premium sanitary ware in India’s growing market. Shiozawa Kazuyuki, MD of TOTO...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Reports Q3 2024 Results Amid Challenging Market Conditions
UAE: RAK Ceramics reported a year-on-year decline in total revenue by 4.1% for Q3 2024 and 8.9% for the nine-month period, primarily due...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Ceramic Tile Production Facility to Open in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: The Bäherden district in Turkmenistan’s Ahal region is set to host a new ceramic tile production facility, as announced by...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Cera Sanitaryware Highlights Strong Q2 Performance
India: Cera Sanitaryware has announced its financial results for the second quarter ending September 2024. The company reported a 6.37%...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
Future of Scottish Homebase Stores Uncertain Following Acquisition
UK: Eight Homebase stores across Scotland are at risk of closure following the DIY retailer's entry into administration. On November 13,...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
AAON to Invest $238M in Tennessee, Adding 828 Jobs
US: AAON, Inc. will invest $238 million to establish a new production facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The company will utilize the former...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
EDF Partners with Ideal Heating to Provide $2636 Boost for Heat Pump Buyers
UK: EDF is providing a $2640Â cash boost for customers switching to an Ideal air source heat pump system. The offer includes a...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
California Launches New Rebates to Cut Home Energy Costs with Heat Pumps
US: Governor Gavin Newsom announced new heat pump rebates under California’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHRA) program,...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read
STIEBEL ELTRON Launches Advanced Heat Pump Training for Installers
UK: STIEBEL ELTRON UK, a leading heat pump manufacturer, has launched Heat Pump Pass 2, an advanced online training module to equip...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Mannheim in Germany Plans Gas Heating Phase Out by 2035
Germany: Germany's transition towards climate-friendly heating has advanced with Mannheim becoming the first major city to announce a...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
South Africa Regulatory Body Approves Acquisition of Kwikot by Haier
South Africa: Haier Europe Appliances Holding has received conditional approval from the Competition Commission of South Africa for its...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Liberty Service Partners Expands with Wilson Heating & Air Partnership
USA: Liberty Service Partners has announced a new partnership with Wilson Heating and Air Conditioning, a residential HVAC service...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
Mereway Bathrooms in UK Enters Liquidation Following Financial Struggles
UK: Mereway Bathrooms, based in Birmingham, has officially entered into liquidation, appointing FRP Advisory as liquidators on November...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Elterra Installs 1,500 Electric Water Heaters in Indonesia's new capital city
Indonesia: Elterra has joined the housing development project in Indonesia’s new capital city (IKN), Nusantara, by installing 1,500...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 32.1% Under Coalition Government
South Africa: South Africa's unemployment rate dropped to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, down from 33.5% in the second quarter,...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Bellrock Group Expands its Engineering Services with Jordon Group Merger
UK: Bellrock Group, a UK provider of technology-led property services, announced its merger with The Jordon Group on October 31....
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