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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
Voltas Posts Highest-ever Air Conditioner Sale of Two Million Units in FY24
The air conditioning brand Voltas said that it sold more than 2 million units in FY24, making it the most units sold by any brand in an...
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Apr 8, 20242 min read
Energy Price Spikes make Sustainable Energy appealing to Bangladesh
As a result of the disruptions that were brought about by a significant difference between the total costs of power generation and the...
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Apr 4, 20241 min read


India Poised to Overtake China as Largest Consumer of Air Conditioners
India is projected to surpass China as the leading consumer of air conditioners by 2040, according to B Thiagarajan, managing director of...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd's Subsidiary Starts Commercial Production of Sanitaryware Products
INDIA: Kerovit Global Private Limited ('KGPL'), the step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of Kajaria Ceramics Limited, began commercial...
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Apr 2, 20241 min read
UAE's RAK Ceramics to Increase Capacity in India, Bangladesh
Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics, based in the UAE, expects to invest $80 million this year in plant expansions in India and Bangladesh, as well...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read


Prince Pipes Acquires Bathware Brand 'Aquel'
INDIA: Prince Pipes and Fittings Limited (PPFL), has announced the strategic acquisition of certain assets from Klaus Waren Fixtures Pvt...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read
Azizi Developments, RAK Ceramics Sign Two-year MoU for the Supply of Tiles and Sanitary Ware
RAK Ceramics and prominent private developer in the UAE, Azizi Developments, have signed a two-year MOU. In accordance with the broader...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Schneider Electric lines up $384 M investment to make India a manufacturing hub
INDIA: Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has set aside $384 Million in investments by 2026 to establish...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Duravit Unveils First Flagship Store in Vietnam
VIETNAM: Duravit has inaugurated its first flagship location in Vietnam. This is the first location of the brand in Southeast Asia. The...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read
Wilcon Ramps up Expansion to Hit 100-store Goal this Year
Home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon is accelerating its growth this year in order to reach its 100-store goal....
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
Villeroy & Boch Opens New Showroom in Philippines
PHILLIPINES: Villeroy & Boch, a German manufacturer of ceramics, inaugurated its new showroom at the Twenty-four Seven McKinley Building,...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read


Havells Strategizes Overseas Expansion for Lloyd AC Brand
Havells, the owner of the appliances brand Lloyd, is poised to broaden its footprint in international markets for residential...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read


HIL to Acquire Pipes and Fittings Brand Topline for $32 Million
HIL Ltd, a subsidiary of the USD 2.9 billion CK Birla Group, and Crestia Polytech have reached a $32 million agreement for the purchase...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read
Daikin Sets up AC Sales Company in Cambodia
Cambodia: Daikin Air Conditioning (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. is established by Daikin Industries, Ltd. and is expected to begin operations in...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Blue Star Invests $33.6 Million in the Current Fiscal Year to Increase its Air Conditioning Manufacturing Capacity.
INDIA: Blue Star is investing $33.6 million to boost their room air conditioner output at their Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh. The...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Air Conditioner Manufacturers are Counting on an Exceptionally Warm Summer to Increase Sales
INDIA: After two slow years, consumer appliance makers are hoping for a sales jump of 20-25% on refrigerators and air conditioners....
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Mar 13, 20241 min read


Tabreed and GIZ Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Energy-efficient District Cooling Solutions in India
Through the 'Energy Efficient Cooling' programme, Tabreed and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have signed a...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Kajaria Tiles Inaugurates First Experience Centre in Nepal
NEPAL: Kajaria Tiles has established its presence in the Nepali market through the inauguration of its inaugural Experience Centre in...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read


Saint-Gobain Launches $173 Million Flat Glass Factory in Sokhna, Egypt
Saint Gobain launches a 200,000 square metre glass factory in Ain Sokhna. With the help of French partners, the initiative intends to...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Singapore is Implementing Tighter Energy Standards for Water Heaters and Refrigerators in 2025
The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) will extend the Mandatory Energy Labelling...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read
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