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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.


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 292 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 221 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 211 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 191 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 191 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 191 min read


China's New Home Prices Stabilize After 18-Month Decline
China's New Home Prices China:Â In December 2024, China's new home prices stabilized for the first time in 18 months, following government...
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Jan 191 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 171 min read


Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai
Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower)...
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Jan 171 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 171 min read


China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024 Amid Manufacturing Surge and Stimulus Efforts
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024 Amid Manufacturing Surge and Stimulus Efforts China: China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, slightly...
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Jan 162 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 151 min read


Novita Expands into Showerhead Market Following Success in Bidet Products
Shower South Korea: Novita, a bathroom solutions company, is expanding into the shower product market after establishing its presence...
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Jan 141 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 121 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 121 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 121 min read


Tax Policy Revised for AC Manufacturing in Bangladesh
Revised Tax Rate for AC Manufacturers Bangladesh: The government has announced a revised income tax rate of 20% for industries involved...
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Jan 81 min read


Kohler Launches Second Studio Kohler in Ahmedabad
Kohler Studio India: Kohler has opened its second Studio Kohler in India, located at Sheetal Westpark Imperia near Ahmedabad One Mall,...
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Jan 81 min read


Kohler Expands Global Footprint with First Store in Sri Lanka
Kohler Store Sri Lanka: US-based Kohler Kitchen and Bath has inaugurated its first store in Nawala, Sri Lanka. The 2,100 sq. ft. showroom...
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Jan 81 min read

Indonesia Joins BRICS Bloc as Full Member
Indonesia Joins BRICS Indonesia: Indonesia has officially become the newest member of the BRICS group, joining Brazil, Russia, India,...
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Jan 81 min read
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