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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
Kajaria Ceramics First Quarter Profit Falls More Than Expected
INDIA: Kajaria Ceramics, an Indian tile manufacturer, reported a first-quarter profit that fell more than anticipated due to softened...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
Lixil Appoints New Leader for LWT- India and Subcontinent
INDIA: LIXIL has appointed Priya Rustogi as the Leader for LIXIL Water Technologies (LWT) in India and the Subcontinent. Having operated...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
Bangladesh Ceramics Industry Faces $8M Export Loss from Shutdowns
Bangladesh: The ceramics industry faces potential loss of export orders totaling approximately $8 million due to five days of factory...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
Concepcion Industrial's Sales Soar in First Half of the Year
Philippines: Hot weather conditions in the Philippines in recent months have significantly boosted Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC)'s...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read


Panasonic Launches Demonstration of Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators for Chillers
JAPAN: Panasonic has announced the initiation of a demonstration experiment aimed at using the heat generated from pure hydrogen fuel...
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Jul 30, 20241 min read


US: LIXIL's Strong Japan Renovation Sales Offset by US Market Slump during the first Quarter FY 2024
Japan: LIXIL Corporation announced its first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Revenue increased by 3%...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read


FGI Industries Forays into Indian Market
India: FGI Industries Inc, renowned for its kitchen and bathroom solutions, has entered the Indian market by establishing FGI Industries...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Uzbekistan to Boost Electrical Exports to Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East
Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector, comprising around a thousand small, privately owned enterprises, has expanded...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


Construction Equipment Sales Remain Flat in Q1 FY25 Due to Election Impact in India
India: The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) has not yet released official sales data, but industry...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read
Home Construction Prices Rise 3.8% in Q2, Wood Products Lead Increase in Thailand
Bangkok: In the second quarter of 2024, the price index for standard home construction rose by 3.8%, driven primarily by a 6.8% increase...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


Gas Prices and Imports Strain Indonesia's Ceramics Industry
Indonesia: High gas prices and the influx of low-priced imported goods have led to a decline in Indonesia's ceramic tile industry,...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read


Hong Kong Customs Seizes Refrigerants Bound for US
Hong Kong Hong Kong: Hong Kong customs officers intercepted a shipment of refrigerant being smuggled from Hong Kong to the USA at the...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


Delta Indonesia and Polytron Forge Partnership to Enhance HVAC Market
Indonesia: Delta Indonesia, a provider of power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read


Panasonic Acquires Polish Refrigeration Manufacturer To Strengthen Condensing Unit Business
Panasonic Corporation Japan: Panasonic Corporation's Cold Chain Solutions Company has entered into an agreement with Cooling Solutions...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read


Indian Government Reopens PLI Scheme Application Window for ACs
PLI Scheme is expected to benefit major manufacturers India: The Indian government has reopened the application window for the Production...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read


Consumer Confidence Index in Indonesia Continues to Decline in June
Jakarta: Bank Indonesia revealed on Monday that while consumers remain generally upbeat about Indonesia's economic conditions, confidence...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
Bangladesh Ceramic Sector Struggles Amid Gas Shortages and Rising Costs
Bangladesh: The ceramic industry in Bangladesh is facing severe challenges due to a critical shortage and price hike of natural gas,...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read
New Zealand Implements Regulatory Changes to Boost Home Construction
New Zealand is implementing regulatory changes aimed at boosting home construction. The government seeks to lower costs, increase...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read


TCL Air-Conditioners Lead Philippines with Premium Flagship Products
TCL air conditioners have been rising to the top of the Philippine AC market for several quarters in a row in all three types: inverter,...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
TIGI Expands in Renewable Heat with Key Partnerships
Israel: Israeli firm TIGI has announced two strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in the renewable heat sector. The company...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
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