The Geberit Group is the European market leader in sanitary technology with global presence. From the time of its establishment in 1874, the company has always been a pioneer in the sector, consistently setting new trends with its innovative powers and comprehensive system solutions.
Geberit operates sales offices in around 40 countries. Sales activities are concentrated on the major European markets and with great growth opportunities mainly in Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, China and South East Asia. Geberit supplies markets in Asia and North America with products specifically designed to suit regional needs. To serve these markets, local competency centers have been built up in Shanghai (China) and Chicago (USA). The company has 17 production sites in eight different countries. The main production sites are located in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
Geberit's range of products is designed for use in new buildings as well as in renovation and modernization projects. It comprises seven product lines in the two product areas of Sanitary Systems (Installation and Flushing Systems, Waste Fittings and Traps) and Piping Installations (Building Drainage Systems, Supply Systems). Geberit brand name products are innovative, durable and ecologically efficient and provide high-end sanitary solutions for retailers, plumbers and installers, and end users alike. In 2004 the company trained more than 25,000 plumbers, sanitary engineers and architects in Geberit systems and software tools. Training took place at the 25 company's information centers in Europe and overseas.
The Geberit Group generated sales volume of CHF 1.9 billion in 2004 and worldwide 5,200 employees. Therefrom are about 1,000 employees based in Switzerland. Geberit is headquartered in Jona in the canton of St. Gallen and has been listed on SWX Swiss Exchange since 1999.
Established since 1996, Geberit South East Asia has made its presence felt in over 11 countries in the Asia Pacific region such as Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and South Korea.
With its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore, they are poised for more exciting achievements in the regional market, raising the standard of living for customers. Meeting the needs of customers always gives us the satisfaction and motivation to create better products.
Already a market leader in advanced sanitary technology throughout Europe and Asia, Geberit is not stopping now. As they continue their research and development efforts, they aim to achieve higher industry standards and looking to set new trends across the region.
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