21+ hour, 54+ min ago   (102+ words) Germany: Karsten Denker will become Managing Director for Sales and Marketing at Kermi Duschdesign in August 2026. He has been responsible for the company’s international business since August 2025 and will take on additional responsibility for sales in Germany and Austria, internal…...

20+ hour, 11+ min ago   (183+ words) China: Shanghai will ease several property-related measures from Friday, including mortgage, housing provident funds and purchase subsidy policies, as authorities seek to support housing demand. For second homes purchased outside the city’s outer ring expressway, the minimum down payment for…...

21+ hour, 42+ min ago   (194+ words) Austria: Haier HVAC Solutions Europe and Frigentis GmbH have entered into a partnership covering the Austrian HVAC market. Frigentis, a specialist wholesaler of air-conditioning technology and heat pumps, acts as an official distributor for Haier Austria. The company has more…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (278+ words) INDIA: India’s home improvement market is undergoing a shift as digitally native brands increasingly challenge traditional players by rethinking both product offerings and distribution models. Bathware brand Ruhe is among the companies pursuing this approach, combining e-commerce, technology, and an…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (228+ words) Turkmenistan-based Eziz Doganlar Keramika has exported porcelain stoneware products to Georgia for the first time, marking the company’s entry into a new international market. The enterprise, which manufactures porcelain stoneware tiles and sanitaryware, was established in 2025 with the participation of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (189+ words) USA: The United States has imposed 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade negotiations between the two countries failed to produce an agreement following three days of talks in Washington, DC. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (375+ words) 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. Rising Cooling Demand Reshaping the Market According to market estimates, Bangladesh’s annual AC…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (218+ words) USA: Bed Bath & Beyond has signed a letter of intent to acquire F9 Brands Inc., the parent company of Lumber Liquidators, for approximately $150 million. The transaction covers F9 Brands’ equity interests and substantially all of its assets, including Cabinets To Go, Gracious…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (244+ words) According to data from the China Building Sanitary Ceramics Association, China exported 53.51 million units of sanitary ceramics in the first half of 2026, representing a 6.4% year-on-year increase in volume. However, export value declined by 34.21% to $1.689 billion, indicating significant downward pressure on…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (139+ words) news.brgbuildingsolutions.com USA: Vector Building Products, a specialty building products distribution platform serving the non-residential construction market across North America, has acquired Prestige Distribution, LLC., a distributor headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, with additional operations in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2004, Prestige…...