Villeroy & Boch, which currently employs a workforce of around 8,700, has been a company limited by shares since 1987 and listed on the stock exchange since 1990. The consolidated sales for 2010 reached €714,2 million, €446,6 million of which are attributable to the Bathroom and Wellness Division and €267,6 million to the Tableware Division. Villeroy & Boch is represented in 125 countries around the world and has 16 production facilities in Europe, Mexico and Thailand. The ceramics manufacturing company has been able to expand its position on the European market while continuing its course of internationalization, above all in the new growth markets. There is greater potential for the brand in Asia, especially in China, India and the Middle East. The percentage of sales generated abroad has risen in the last 15 years from 46 % to 74,9 %.
