Geberit Overview
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.