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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
RAK Ceramics Acquires 100% of RAK Porcelain
Abu Dhabi-listed RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest tile manufacturers, is acquiring RAK Porcelain, according to a declaration. The...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
Saudi Ceramics Achieves 6% Higher Net Profits in Q1-24
Saudi Ceramic Company (Saudi Ceramics) recorded a 5.82% annual growth in net profit to SAR 15.56 million (US $4.15 million) during the...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Plans to Begin Faucet Production in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: RAK Ceramics is set to begin faucet production in Bangladesh, with a new factory in Gazipur expected to start operations...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
Morbi's Ceramic Exports Face Turbulence as US Considers Anti-Dumping Duties
India: Morbi, known as India's ceramics manufacturing hub, is facing potential setbacks in its export business as the United States...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
Air Conditioner Sales Soar in May as Heatwave Intensifies in India
India: A scorching summer has led to a nearly two-fold increase in air conditioner sales in May, with top manufacturers contending with...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read
High Demand for Air Conditioners in Nepal Amid Rising Heatwave
Nepal: Rising temperatures in Nepal have driven a surge in demand for air conditioners (ACs). Previously considered a luxury, ACs are...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Daikin Partners Miura to Reduce Factory Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
Japan: HVAC giants Daikin and Miura have joined forces to reduce factory energy use and carbon emissions. As part of this partnership,...
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May 31, 20241 min read


Havells India Makes US Debut with Major Investment and New Product Launches
India/USA: Havells India has become the first Indian electronic company to introduce its own brand in the US, selling air conditioners,...
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May 30, 20241 min read
Chinese Air Conditioner Makers Hold Prices Steady Despite Copper Price Surge
China: Despite the rising costs of copper, a crucial material in the air conditioning industry, Chinese air conditioner manufacturers are...
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May 30, 20241 min read
Local HVAC Firm Joins Hands with Mitsubishi Electric to Open a Facility in Vietnam
Vietnam: Climaveneta Chat Union Refrigeration Equipment Vietnam opens a manufacturing plant in a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric...
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May 29, 20241 min read


Xiaomi Air Conditioner Sales in China Soar by 63% in Q1 2024
China: Xiaomi has reported a 63% year-on-year increase in air conditioner sales for the first quarter of 2024, shipping 690,000 units....
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May 28, 20241 min read


AC Sales in India Surge as Heatwave Intensifies
India: India's sweltering summer has triggered a surge in demand for appliances that combat the heat. Air conditioner (AC) sales have...
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May 24, 20241 min read


Hisense Australia has Appointed Peter Rybinski as the HVAC Division Executive General Manager
Australia: Hisense has appointed Peter Rybinski as executive general manager of HVAC, focusing on its industry-leading heating,...
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May 22, 20241 min read
LG Aims To Double Chiller Sales Globally By 2030
South Korea: LG Electronics' B2B heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business is experiencing robust growth, driven by...
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May 22, 20241 min read
China's Housing Rescue to Fall Short of Solving Crisis: Analysts
China: The downturn in China's new house sales has intensified in recent months, as more households opt to purchase properties in the...
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May 21, 20241 min read
Indonesia Eases Import Restrictions on Air Conditioners and Electronics to Clear Port Backlogs
Indonesia: Indonesia has eased its import regulations for electronic products, footwear, and textiles to swiftly clear the backlog of...
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May 20, 20241 min read
Malaysia's Economy Surpasses Expectations, but Inflation Risks Loom
Malaysia: Malaysia's economy expanded faster than predicted in the first quarter of 2024, aided by higher household spending and a...
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May 20, 20241 min read
Thai Retailer Boonthavorn Plans IPO to Fuel Expansion
Thailand: Boonthavorn Retail Corporation, a Thai home improvement retailer with connections to Siam Cement Group (SCG), is set to launch...
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May 20, 20241 min read
Wilcon’s Earnings Down by 23% due to Easter Holidays
Philippines: The home renovation store Wilcon Depot Inc. had a 23.1% decline in first-quarter earnings to P740 million (US$ 12.82...
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May 17, 20241 min read
Trade-in Programme Boosts Chinese Consumer Spending; Opens Trillion-Yuan Market
China: China's economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), recently met with private companies to...
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May 15, 20241 min read
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