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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


RFL and JOMOO Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: RFL, Bangladesh's leading business conglomerate, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of China's renowned...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Ideal Bathrooms Partners with Kaldewei to Distribute Eurowa Bath Range
UK: Ideal Bathrooms has announced a new partnership with Kaldewei to distribute the Eurowa bath range. This collaboration aims to enhance...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read


OLI Acquires French Distributor Regiplast for 7.11 million USD
France: The Portuguese sanitary ware manufacturer OLI has acquired the French company Regiplast for 7.11 million USD, aiming to increase...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


LG Opens Air Solution R&D Lab in Germany to Boost European HVAC Business
Germany Flag Germany: South Korean consumer electronics giant LG Electronics, a subsidiary of LG Corp, is setting up a 10,000sqft...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
Funding Cuts Halt Delivery of Over 1,800 Affordable Homes in Scotland
Scotland: Funding cuts to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) have stalled more than 1,800 new affordable homes, according to...
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Jul 16, 20241 min read


China Faces Manufacturing Overcapacity Challenges: IMF
China: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about overcapacity in manufacturing sector in China, despite a generally...
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Jul 16, 20241 min read


LG Electronics to Enhance Commercial AC Production and Services in India
India: LG Electronics is intensifying its focus on the Indian commercial air-conditioner market by establishing a new company dedicated...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


Carrier Opens Advanced Training Academy in Bracknel
UK: Carrier has officially opened a state-of-the-art training academy at its Bracknell service and rentals facility in the UK. This new...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


Villeroy & Boch Reorganizes Management Following Ideal Standard Acquisition
V&B logo UK: Bathroom brand Villeroy & Boch has completed a structural reorganisation of its management board responsibilities, effective...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read
Germany Sees Slower Growth in Construction Costs
The construction prices in Germany are no longer growing at the same rate as in previous years. The Statistical Federal Office has...
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Jul 12, 20241 min read
Residential Construction Expands in Ireland Amid Rising Material Prices
Ireland: The latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction index reveals that while overall construction activity in...
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Jul 10, 20241 min read


Zehnder Group Acquires Siber to Strengthen Its Ventilation Business
Siber, Spanish manufacturer of ventilation systems, is acquired by the Zehnder Group for an estimated €86 million (US$93 million). The...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
UK Housebuilding Recovery Stalls Ahead of General Election
UK: Britain’s housebuilding industry paused its recovery in June as construction firms delayed projects ahead of the upcoming general...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read


Bradford White Acquires Heat-flo
USA: Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced the acquisition of Heat-flo, a...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Roca Group Acquires Italian Faucet Manufacturer Idral
Italy: Roca Group, a global leader in bathroom product design, production, and marketing, has acquired Idral, a manufacturer specializing...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Nordic Climate Group Expands into Netherlands with Key Acquisitions
Netherlands: Nordic Climate Group has expanded into the Netherlands by acquiring Dutch installers Compair Airconditioning BV and T&S...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Swegon Acquires Dutch Indoor Climate Leader HC Groep
Netherlands: Swegon, a supplier in the field of indoor environment, offering solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling and climate...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Samsung Partners with Unitherm for Heat Pump Distribution in the UK
UK: Samsung Climate Solutions has entered into a distribution agreement with Unitherm (UK), a heat pump supplier based in Exeter, to...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Vado Forays into Bathroom Furniture Market in the UK
UK: Brassware manufacturer Vado has introduced the Cameo range of furniture and ceramics, expanding its offerings to become a generalist...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read
Ideal Standard Vidima Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Ideal Standard Vidima, a prominent industrial firm in Bulgaria, celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday with an event in...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
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