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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.

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Nov 18, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Reports Q3 2024 Results Amid Challenging Market Conditions
UAE: RAK Ceramics reported a year-on-year decline in total revenue by 4.1% for Q3 2024 and 8.9% for the nine-month period, primarily due...


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Oct 29, 20241 min read
Iran Exports 40% of its Tile and Ceramic Production to Over 50 Countries
IRAN: Iranian tile and ceramic manufacturers are actively exporting 40% of their output to over 50 countries, according to Behnam...

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Oct 27, 20241 min read
Retal Signs $252M Deal with Saudi Arabia’s NHC to Develop 947 Residential Units in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia: Retal Urban Development Company announced agreements with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) to develop 947...

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Oct 23, 20241 min read
Abu Dhabi Has 45 Housing Projects in Progress
UAE: Real estate developers in Abu Dhabi are currently working on 45 new projects, primarily located on Yas and other islands in the...

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Oct 22, 20241 min read
RAK Ceramics Partners with Sobha Group to Supply Premium Tiles for Upcoming Projects
UAE: RAK Ceramics has signed a framework agreement with Sobha Constructions LLC, the construction arm of Sobha Group. As part of the...

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Oct 18, 20241 min read
Saudi Ceramic and EYAP Halt Joint Venture Plans Amid Market Uncertainty
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ceramic has announced that EYAP has decided not to proceed with a planned joint venture to establish a manufacturing...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Partners with Empower to Supply Centrifugal Chillers for Dubai's District Cooling Plants
UAE: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems) has signed a new agreement with Emirates Central Cooling...


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Oct 2, 20241 min read
UK Ends Coal Power, Shifts Focus to Decarbonizing Home Heating with Heat Pumps
UK: The UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe on Soar, becoming the first G7 nation to fully end coal power use....


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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Reports Rising Demand for High-Capacity CO2 Condensing Units in Europe and the U.S.
Europe: Panasonic is experiencing rising demand for its higher-capacity CO2 (R744) outdoor condensing units (OCUs) as businesses in...


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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Appoints John Kellett as UK & Ireland Heating and Cooling Manager
UK: Panasonic has appointed John Kellett as the new UK and Ireland Country Manager for its heating and cooling division. Kellett, who...

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Sep 27, 20241 min read
Jordan Launches Solar Energy Initiative to Cut Household Electricity Bills
Jordan: The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, has launched a new phase of the country's solar...


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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Jordan Launches Solar Rebate Initiative for Residential Installations
Jordan: The Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has introduced a new rebate program for residential photovoltaic (PV)...

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Sep 11, 20241 min read
Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide Initiative to Upgrade Old Air Conditioners
Saudi Arabia : A Saudi government agency has launched a nationwide program to replace outdated air conditioners with newer, more...

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Sep 11, 20241 min read
Johnson Controls Expands Turkish Plant to Triple European Commercial Heat Pump Production
Turkey: Johnson Controls has increased production capacity at its Izmir, Türkiye plant with a US$3 million investment to meet rising...

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Sep 8, 20241 min read
GROHE Launches First Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: GROHE, a leading global brand for bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has launched its first manufacturing facility in...

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Sep 2, 20241 min read
Softlogic and Daikin Announce Strategic Alliance to Drive Growth in UAE Commercial Air Conditioning
UAE:Â Softlogic Holding MEA and Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding their market...

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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Dexiconn Partners with Bosch to Distribute Air Conditioners in the UAE
Dubai: Dexiconn, a leading distributor in the UAE, has partnered with Bosch Home Comfort to introduce Bosch air conditioners to the UAE...

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Aug 20, 20241 min read
Hyundai Partners with ETC for Home Appliance Distribution in Egypt
Egypt: Hyundai for Household Appliances has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Eleven Trade Corp. (ETC) to expand its...


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Aug 13, 20241 min read
APR Supply Co. Boosts Product Range in Lebanon by Collaborating with Uponor
Lebanon: APR Supply Co., a Lebanon-based distributor of plumbing, HVAC, hydronic, irrigation, and FVF supplies, has announced a new...

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Aug 6, 20241 min read
Franklins European Bathrooms Goes into Liquidation
New Zealand- Auckland-based, family-owned bathroom ware and plumbing supplies business Franklins has gone into liquidation. The company...
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