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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
Construction Sector Faces Skills Shortages Amid Transition in Australia
Australia: Infrastructure Australia’s latest market capacity report highlights ongoing challenges in the construction industry, including...
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Dec 22, 20241 min read
Ranjan Lanka Collaborates with Zero Technologies to Launch Air Conditioners in Sri Lanka
Zero Technologies Sri Lanka: Ranjan Lanka Private Limited has introduced Zero brand air conditioners to the Sri Lankan market, sourced...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
Daikin and Rechi Precision Form Joint Venture to Manufacture Compressors for Indian HVAC Industry
Daikin and Rechi Precision Form Joint Venture IN: Daikin India and Rechi Precision Co. Ltd. have entered into a partnership to establish...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
Solar PV and Heat Pumps Dent Sales of Solar Water Heaters in China
The demand for solar thermal water heaters is currently facing a downturn in China, driven by the rapid expansion of photovoltaic (PV)...
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Dec 16, 20242 min read
SS Steel to Invest $16.7 Million to Acquire 75% Stake in Southeast Union Ceramics
SS Steel Bangladesh: SS Steel Limited, a listed engineering company, has announced plans to acquire 75% of Southeast Union Ceramics...
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Dec 15, 20242 min read
Tangshan Drives Hebei's Ceramic Export Boom with Customized Designs and Upgraded Production
Chinese Flag China: Tangshan City, the "Porcelain Capital of North China," has driven a resurgence in Hebei Province's ceramic exports...
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Dec 15, 20242 min read
Australia's Unemployment Rate Drops to Eight-Month Low in November
Australia: Australia's jobless rate fell unexpectedly to 3.9% in November, the lowest in eight months, as employment rose by 35,600,...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read
EPACK Durable Begins Construction of Manufacturing Plant in India
IN: EPACK Durable Limited (EDL) has begun construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, further...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Tropicana Corp Signs First Residential Project with Banyan Group, Partners with Samsung and Kohler
First Residential Project with Banyan Group Malaysia: Tropicana Corp Bhd has signed a partnership agreement with Singapore-based Banyan...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read
Air Conditioner Company AUX Launches Operations in Bangladesh, Boosts Local Manufacturing
AUX Bangladesh: AUX, one of China’s top three air conditioner brands, has officially commenced operations in Bangladesh, marking the...
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Dec 9, 20241 min read
Gas Supply Shortage May Increase Australian Household Bills
Australia: Australia is reportedly facing a gas supply issue that could lead to significant cost increases for residential customers in...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Fiamma and Samyou Partner to Introduce VINO HVAC in Malaysia
Malaysia: Fiamma Holdings Berhad, a member of the Chin Hin Group, has announced a joint venture with Great Trillion Investment Limited, a...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Transforming HVAC for a Low-Carbon Future: Australia’s Path to Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Australia faces critical challenges in reducing carbon emissions, primarily due to its reliance on coal for electricity generation. As...
geetika_tandon
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Panasonic Aims to Establish India as a Manufacturing Hub
India: Panasonic Corporation is advancing its strategic growth in India, aiming for a double-digit revenue increase in the current fiscal...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Danfoss Plans to Boost Local Manufacturing Over 5 Years in India
India: Danfoss, a global leader in HVAC and compressors, announced plans to enhance local manufacturing in India over the next five...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Franke Group Acquires Stainless-Steel Tap Producer Nokite
Indonesia: The Franke Group has acquired 100% of Nokite EcoSmart Water Heating Systems. Nokite, recognized for its innovative designs and...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read
Premium & Luxury Bathroom Brands in India Post COVID Crisis
Development of Economy and Premium Segments in India between 2019 and 2023 in the bathrooms market. Market Transformation Post-COVID The...
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Dec 4, 20244 min read
Growth of E-Commerce in Southeast Asia's Bathroom Products Market
Expansion of E-commerce in Southeast Asia Bathroom Market The growth of e-commerce in Southeast Asia’s bathroom products market has...
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Dec 4, 20244 min read
'Make in India' Initiative Boosts Growth of Japanese High-Tech Toilet Maker TOTO
INDIA: A decade ago, when Narendra Modi took office as India’s 15th Prime Minister, a Japanese tech-driven toilet brand entered the...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
Energy Labelling Scheme Expands to Cover Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters
Hong Kong: The fourth phase of the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MEELS) in Hong Kong will take effect on 1 December,...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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