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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
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Dec 19, 2025


Daikin Expects Modest Growth in Thailand's Air Conditioner Market
Thailand Air Conditioner Market Thailand: Siam Daikin Sales Co Ltd, the local distributor of Daikin air conditioners, anticipates modest...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


Bangladesh Ceramic Industry Faces Export and Employment Decline in FY 2023-24
Bangladesh Bangladesh: The ceramic sector in Bangladesh, despite strong growth in previous years, experienced a decline in exports and...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


RAK Ceramics Bangladesh Reports Decline in Revenue and Profitability
Rak Ceramics Bangladesh: RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited reported a decline in financial performance for the year ending December 30,...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read
Helen Haines Unveils Policy to Boost Housing Supply in Indi and Regional Australia
AU: Independent Federal Member for Indi, Helen Haines, has launched her first policy announcement of 2025, aiming to boost housing supply...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


Australia’s Inflation Cools, Raising Chances of Interest Rate Cut
Slowdown in Inflation AU: Australia's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in nearly four years in the December quarter, with a...
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Jan 29, 20252 min read


Daikin Malaysia Establishes Joint Venture for AHU Manufacturing in Taiwan
Daikin Malaysia Taiwan: Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., has partnered with Hotai...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


Nirupam Sahay Appointed CEO of Hindware
handshake INDIA: Hindware, a leading building products company, has appointed Nirupam Sahay as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With...
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Jan 21, 20251 min read


PLI Scheme Boosts Indian White Goods Manufacturing with USD 406.2 Million Investment
AC and LED Components India: The third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods in India has attracted a...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


Midea Expands Manufacturing Footprint with Two New Plants in Rayong
Midea Thailand: Midea, a Chinese air conditioner and electric appliance manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing facilities in...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


Climaveneta Expands Indian Operations with New Manufacturing Facility
Climaveneta India: Climaveneta Climate Technologies Pvt Ltd (CCTPL), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, is significantly...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read
China's New Home Prices Stabilize After 18-Month Decline
China: In December 2024, China's new home prices stabilized for the first time in 18 months, following government stimulus measures aimed...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


LG Electronics Refocuses on HVAC Amid Strategic Shift
LG Electronics Refocuses on HVAC Amid Strategic Shift South Korea: LG Electronics is scaling back its energy storage system (ESS)...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read
Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai
UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has signed an agreement with Wasl Group to provide district cooling...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read


Haier Considers Major Expansion in Thailand
Haier Considers Major Expansion in Thailand Thailand: Haier is exploring plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Thailand with a...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024 Amid Manufacturing Surge and Stimulus Efforts
China: China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, slightly exceeding economists’ forecasts of 4.9%, driven by strong manufacturing and...
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Jan 16, 20251 min read


Mitsubishi Distributor Targets Growth in Thai Air Conditioner Market
Thailand Air Conditioner Market Thailand: Toshiyuki Iizuka, managing director of Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co. Ltd. (MKY), is...
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Jan 15, 20251 min read
Novita Expands into Showerhead Market Following Success in Bidet Products
South Korea: Novita, a bathroom solutions company, is expanding into the shower product market after establishing its presence with...
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Jan 14, 20251 min read


Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association (RAMA) Announces Mukundan Menon as New President
RAMA India: Mukundan Menon has been appointed as the President of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association...
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Jan 12, 20251 min read


China's December Exports Surge 10.7%, Imports Unexpectedly Rise
Flag of China China: China's exports and imports experienced notable growth in December, partly due to factories pushing inventory...
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Jan 12, 20251 min read


Siddharth Saxena to Lead Midea Group's India Operations
Midea India: Midea Group has appointed Siddharth Saxena as the Country Head for its India operations, effective January 2025. With over...
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Jan 12, 20251 min read
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