Villeroy and Boch

A name synonymous with an elegant and refined lifestyle, Villeroy & Boch has operated for centuries in the bathroom sector, specialising in ceramics. With its two divisions, Bathroom&Wellness and Tableware, Villeroy & Boch is present in 125 countries with 14 factories in Europe, Mexico and Thailand. Over the years, the company consolidated its position on the European market while expanding internationaly, especially in new-growth areas like Asia - especially China - the Middle East and Russia. A public limited company since 1987 and listed on the stock exchange since 1990, Villeroy & Boch currently has approximately 7,300 employees. In terms of environmental responsibility, Villeroy & Boch seeks to merge ecology and economy. The company focuses on improving energy consumption, promoting the efficient use of raw materials, optimising production processes, and reducing the release of pollutants, like CO2 and other gases, into the atmosphere. Commitment to the environment and occupational safety and health are deeply rooted in the company's management credo.

Villeroy & Boch: sanitary ware, bathroom furniture and wellness

Villeroy & Boch began mass-producing ceramic sanitary ware in the 19th century, thanks to the introduction of running water and the emerging culture of domestic hygiene and bathing. During the world wars, every factory was run independently. After WWII, the company picked up where it left off and focused on the ceramic and bathroom divisions. The quality of the products offered by the company's divisions - Bathroom, Tiles, Table - is unrivalled. Villeroy&Boch tableware has even been chosen by the Vatican for use by numerous Popes. In the 1970s, the company expanded to Japan and the United States. At the time, the bathroom took on great importance in the home. As a result, Villeroy & Boch began to transform it into a place of relaxation, a true oasis of individual well-being. Production expanded to washbasins, WCs, bathtubs, showers, whirlpool baths, saunas and furniture for a complete, customised space with the Villeroy & Boch guarantee of excellence. The company has collaborated with the biggest names in design and fashion, developing collections to suit all tastes - from modern to classic to country, characterised by timeless elegance.'The House of Villeroy & Boch' concept provides guidelines and new aesthetic stimuli that sustain consumers in their purchasing decisions, with realistic product presentations that help customers choose the best products to fit their needs.

Villeroy & Boch and the culture of innovation: new materials and new systems

Villeroy & Boch's success is primarily due to the company's culture of innovation. This integral part of an almost 270-year history has enabled the brand to reinvent itself time and time again. Whatever the goal - optimisation of ceramics materials, functionality, product design, or manufacturing processes - Villeroy & Boch builds on an established track record to break new ground. The end results are aesthetically appealing products that are as practical and sustainable as they are beautiful. Villeroy & Boch set new hygienic standards with DirectFlush, an innovative flushing technique that cleans the inside of a toilet bowl without splashing and with reduced water consumption. DirectFlush meets the stringent sanitary requirements of hospitals, crowded public buildings, and private homes. Villeroy & Boch also experiments with new materials. A combination of acrylic material and natural quartz, Quaryl was developed exclusively for the production of top-of-the-line bathroom fixtures and shower pans. The material allows Villeroy & Boch to offer a wide range of products that radiate a brilliant lustre with a pore-free surface that guarantees superior non-slip properties. CeramicPlus is easy to clean thanks to a unique finishing process that allows lime deposits to be removed without difficulty. CeramicPlus sanitary ware is environmentally friendly, brilliant and durable.