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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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2 days ago1 min read
Revised Tax Policy for Air Conditioner Manufacturers in Bangladesh
Revised Tax Rate for AC Manufacturers Bangladesh: The government has announced a revised income tax rate of 20% for industries involved...
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2 days ago1 min read
Panasonic to Launch OASYS Residential Central Air Conditioning System in the US
Panasonic US: Panasonic Corporation’s HVAC Company has announced the release of its OASYS Residential Central Air Conditioning System in...
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2 days ago1 min read
Kohler Launches Second Studio Kohler in Ahmedabad
Kohler Studio India: Kohler has opened its second Studio Kohler in India, located at Sheetal Westpark Imperia near Ahmedabad One Mall,...
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2 days ago1 min read
Kohler Expands Global Footprint with First Store in Sri Lanka
Kohler Store Sri Lanka: US-based Kohler Kitchen and Bath has inaugurated its first store in Nawala, Sri Lanka. The 2,100 sq. ft. showroom...
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2 days ago1 min read
Toto Plans to Triple U.S. Showrooms Amid Growing Washlet Demand
Toto US: Toto, a Japanese toilet manufacturer, has announced plans to triple its number of showrooms in the United States to 300...
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3 days ago1 min read
Beijer Ref Finalizes Acquisition of Hungarian HVAC Distributor Cool4U
Acquisition HUNGARY: Beijer Ref has finalized the acquisition of Cool4U, a Hungarian HVAC distributor. In June 2024, Beijer Ref entered...
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3 days ago1 min read
Government Abandons Plan to Ban New Gas Boilers by 2035, Despite Push for Heat Pumps
Heat Pump UK: The Government plans to abandon the proposed ban on new gas boiler replacements from 2035, despite advocating for a...
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3 days ago1 min read
Ripples Expands National Presence with New Showroom in Norwich
Bathroom UK: Ripples, the UK's bathroom retail franchise, has strengthened its national footprint with the opening of a new showroom in...
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3 days ago1 min read
Vietnam's 2024 GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.09% Amid Strong Exports
GDP VIETNAM: Exports in 2024 surged by 14.3% year-on-year to $405.53 billion, driven by strong shipments of electronics, smartphones,...
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3 days ago2 min read
Vietnam Targets One Million Social Housing Units by 2030
Houses VIETNAM: A significant shortfall in social housing construction highlights the urgent need for strong policies to boost business...
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3 days ago1 min read
Germany's Economic Downturn Triggers Political Turmoil Amid Global Pressures
GDP GERMANY: Germany, the world’s third-largest economy, recorded a nominal GDP of $4.7 trillion in 2024, according to the International...
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3 days ago1 min read
Biden's Natural Gas Water Heater Ban Sparks Criticism for Impact on Low-Income Households
Water heaters USA: As President Biden's time in office draws to a close, his administration continues to prioritize progressive policies...
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3 days ago1 min read
Bangladesh's Walton Expands Air Conditioner Sales to Cameroon
Air Conditioner BANGLADESH: Bangladesh’s AC brand Walton has expanded its air conditioner business into the Cameroonian market with the...
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3 days ago1 min read
Fujitsu to Sell 44% Stake in Fujitsu General to Paloma Rheem for $584 Million
Paloma JAPAN: Fujitsu Ltd. has announced that it will sell its 44% stake in Fujitsu General Ltd. to Paloma Rheem Holdings Co. for $584...
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7 days ago1 min read
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores
B&Q Ireland Expands Store Network with Acquisition of Three Homebase Stores Ireland: DIY retailer B&Q Ireland has acquired three...
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7 days ago1 min read
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and...
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7 days ago1 min read
Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition
Thompson & Leigh Expands Reach with Drakes Plumbing Supplies Acquisition UK: Thompson & Leigh, a bathroom retailer and plumbers'...
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7 days ago1 min read
UK House Prices Rise in 2024 Amid Market Challenges
UK House Prices Rise in 2024 Amid Market Challenges UK: UK house prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, with the average property valued at GBP...
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Singapore Economy Sees Strong Growth in 2024
Economic Growth Singapore: The Singapore economy grew by 4.0% in 2024, marking its fastest annual growth since the pandemic recovery, up...
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Midea Group Expands Operations with New Factory in Brazil
Midea Group Brazil: Midea Group has commenced construction of a new 73,000 sqm manufacturing plant in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, as part...
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