About Geberit

Geberit AG engages in the design, manufacture and sale of sanitary plumbing systems for the residential and commercial new construction and renovation markets. Sanitary Systems The Sanitary Systems area comprises the entire sanitary system technology for buildings, with the exception of pipes. Piping Systems The Piping Systems area comprises the entire piping technology inside and outside of buildings. Products The product range of the company consists of the product area ‘sanitary systems’ with the product lines installation systems, flushing systems, public and waste fittings and traps on the one hand and the product area piping systems with the product lines building drainage systems, supply systems and underground piping systems on the other hand. The products are sold to plumbers and installers. Installation Systems The installation systems can be used in the construction of new buildings or in remodeling projects. Installation Systems offers a range of products for installing wall-mounted and in-wall fittings, including, for instance, mounting fixtures for wall-hung WC, washbasins, bidets and urinals. This product line also includes new flush actuators used in bathrooms. Flushing Systems The company’s flushing systems are base on water-saving technologies, such as the dual volume and flush/stop technology. Personal hygiene is also provided by the shower toilets of this product line. Shower toilets are available as a total system or as an add-on unit for retrofitting existing WC units. Public This product line includes electronic and pneumatic urinal controls and washbasin faucets for the public and semi-public sector. Waste Fittings and Traps The company supplies drains and traps. These fittings allow straight-forward connection and operation of bathtubs and shower stalls, washbasins, urinals, bidets, and industrial and laboratory units. Building Drainage Systems The company furnishes a total program of plastic drainage pipes and fittings for use in domestic drainage. In the area of roof drainage, the Pluvia system ensures drainage of major surface roofs. This product line also provides sound-absorbing drainpipes. Supply Systems The company pipes and fittings come together to create supply systems for the total type of installation; from household water and gas supplies through to industrial facilities. Underground Piping Systems The company’s underground piping systems made of plastic can be used in land drainage, for water and gas supply, and in sewage systems. Markets The company’s markets include Austria, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium and France, North America, Africa and the Far East. Significant Events In January 2004, the company acquired Mapress Holding GmbH, Langenfeld, Germany. The Mapress group is a European provider of press fitting systems and drainage solutions, mainly made of stainless steel. In July 2004, the company acquired the Mapress business of the importer Lyngson AS in Norway and Finland. History Geberit AG was founded in 1874.