Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. The company operates in more than 130 countries worldwide and stands for innovations in the field of good design, the intelligent use of technology and top quality. In cooperation with high-profile international designers, such as Philippe Starck and EOOS, the company develops comfortable bathrooms that really enhance quality of life for users on a sustained basis. Duravit's product portfolio comprises sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, baths and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets and accessories. A very important task is to promote awareness of the economical use of natural resources and of the reduction in emissions and waste. In addition to communicating the strategic goals of sustainability, other important sustainability issues are the way we treat our employees and their long-term loyalty to the company. This means that Duravit benefits from a wealth of in-house experience that offers continuously high quality and performances. Target-oriented new employees introduce an additional impetus from all over the world. The company produces at eleven locations around the world. Duravit has a workforce of some 6000 employees.