During the war, Roger von Boch, one of the company's co-managers, was killed on the eastern front. The Wallerfangen and Mettlach works no longer had access to important German markets, while the French ones were, as yet, relatively underdeveloped. Within two years, however, the company had built and begun operating new facilities in Bonn and Breslau. The Breslau site, in the countryside with considerable space to expand, was particularly promising. The s were a time of ups and downs for the company.
The Saarland branch made steady inroads into French markets, and production at the Dresden plant rapidly returned to pre-war figures. However the highly charged political situation in which the company found itself after the war, with its facilities scattered among countries, led it to reorganize into two largely independent company groups. The facilities in Germany were organized into a public limited company, while those in the Saarland became a limited partnership.
In August , company headquarters and the stoneware plant in Mettlach went up in flames. In , the Dresden factory was forced to closed down for months and reopened with a workforce reduced by 40 percent. The plants in Bonn and Wallerfangen closed in In the latter half of the s, the government declared the company nonessential for the war effort and closed its factory in the Saarland--in the meantime returned to Germany through a popular plebiscite.
When it resumed production in , its product line was severely restricted to floor tiles and tableware of the most Spartan design. The war itself was catastrophic for the company. Its factories in eastern Germany were lost completely, either destroyed in Allied bombing raids or dismantled and shipped off to the Soviet Union by the Russian occupation forces. Company head Luitwin von Boch, who was given political responsibilities by the Allies, worked at reducing tensions between Germans and the French occupation.
He co-founded the bilingual French-German University of the Saarland, He also lobbied for the Europeanization of the Saarland--establishing it as an autonomous region that was neither French nor German. The movement was dashed when the area's population voted in to be German, but his efforts anticipated the more united Europe of in the s.
By the late s, the company had resumed production of its three lines, tiles, tableware, and bathroom fixtures. It established its first foreign facilities in in Argentina and in in Canada.
The s saw the company faced with increasing competition from abroad: mosaic tile produced in Japan and wall tile in Italy, for example. In the company began a far-reaching reorganization. The three product lines, which had always been run as decentralized profit centers, were united as centrally managed company divisions: Tiles, Tableware, and Sanitary Ware. Three years later, in a more radical move, management of the company was broadened from a single general manager to a six-person executive board.
An administrative oversight board was also founded that including outsiders as well as members of the Boch and Villeroy families--unprecedented in company history. In the company commenced trading on the Frankfurt stock exchange. In a family member once again assumed leadership of the company when Wendelin von Boch was appointed chairman of the executive board.
France ; Comar S. It enables patterns to be freely combined and subsequent purchases to made according to individual demand, with the effect that consumers are not compelled to buy a piece service.
On the contrary, they are able to use variable, coordinated tableware designs to create a constantly new look for their laid table. They continue to influence the appearance of table settings and above all, modern tableware design to this day. Collaboration with designers. Up to now a limited partnership, the company is converted into a public limited company.
The year marks the beginning of a cooperation with one of our era's most illustrious designers, Paloma Picasso. After designing a tile collection, she goes on to create tableware, cutlery and crystal collections. Her tableware designs mirror, above all, the origins of her design in the area of jewellery.
Quality of design forms a central, connecting theme which runs throughout the company's history. These include van de Velde, Olbrich and Behrens. Specialising in hotel porcelain. A second tableware factory, specialised in the manufacture of hotel porcelain, is put into operation in Luxembourg. Today, the Hotel Division is one of the world's most successful suppliers of tableware for the hotel and catering sector.
This is not only because of its extensive, high-quality range of products, but also due to its polished, sophisticated service. This step marks the beginning of a new phase of opening up capital markets. See The company's th anniversary. In the same year, Wendelin von Boch — the founder-family's eighth generation — is appointed Chairman Management Board.
This concept is based on an integral, extremely differentiated range, offering individual combination alternatives. An innovative presentation of products in realistic, emotionally appealing room situations is tailored to suit each lifestyle.
In order to round off this consistently integral range, Wendelin von Boch continues the diversification strategy by making further acquisitions. In view of the changed market conditions throughout the world, von Boch also pushes ahead with the company's internationalisation and globalisation in the years which follow and focuses activities on the brand.
Core Business of the Group. Modern exhibition concept in Ceramics Museum Mettlach. The Keramikmuseum Mettlach Mettlach Ceramics Museum provides a new home for the extensive ceramics collection.
Fine examples give visitors a first-hand experience of the change in everyday culture. Restoration and return of Schinkel Fountain. Expansion in key growth markets. A branch of the Bathroom and Wellness Division is opened in Shanghai for the purpose of developing the Chinese market. This branch represents a further step towards developing the company's position in major global growth markets. Innovation NewWave. This award confirms a corporate strategy in which innovative activity holds a key position for international market success and brand image.
Reorganisation of the company. Operations continue at the factory locations in Germany and France. Distribution strategy will focus on further internationalisation: numerous new points of sale will come into existence in the tableware sector in Virtually all furnishing elements are made of artistically-patterned tiles. Internationalization in Asia.
In so doing, it has created a platform which will enable more efficient use to be made of the high sales potential in the Asiatic region. Competitiveness is optimised. It involves the specialisation of locations, creating centres of competence and continuing to progressively automate production processes.
The intelligent flushing system provides more hygiene with less cleaning and low water consumption. A DirectFlush toilet only consumes 3 or 4. This innovation has quickly became popular. In , sales of DirectFlush and HygieneFlush toilets doubled in comparison with the previous year. In he becomes its sole owner.
Villeroy is one of the first ceramics manufacturers to use coal as fuel. Villeroy Boch has very high quality standards, dinnerware can be rejected from first quality for very minute flaws. I guess that is to be expected when the price points for this dinnerware are where they are. The seconds, which look very good , are sold at their outlet stores at discount prices. Villeroy Boch makes Bone China , their top of the line in quality, then Fine China , then vitrified porcelain. Not all of Villeroy Boch products are of German origin though.
Much of their giftware line products are made in China. Is it safe to eat off of Old China? If you must eat off of your antique china or vintage ceramic dishware, don't do so as a regular practice and certainly don't eat off of it every day. TitanCeram is a proprietary blend of clay, quartz, feldspar, and titanium dioxide that, when used in conjunction with specific manufacturing techniques, allows for the creation of extremely accurate forms without compromising long-term durability.
DirectFlush is a rimless toilet design that was particularly designed to be simpler to clean than traditional toilets. Quaryl is a composite material that combines the characteristics of natural quartz with the properties of acrylic resin to create a new material with unique properties.
Villeroy Boch has very high quality requirements, and tableware may be rejected as first quality for having even the smallest fault The majority of their standard tableware lines are manufactured in Germany.
A large portion of their giftware line goods are manufactured in China. Villeroy and Boch has a long and illustrious history of providing high-quality ceramic and sanitary ware products. This knowledge has been used for the development of a comprehensive range of attractive, modern, and comfortable WC units and bidets for the home.
Everything from wall-hung and back-to-wall toilets to matching frames, flush plates, and hidden cisterns, bidets, units customized for youngsters or people with mobility problems, and close-coupled units with a reduced water footprint are gathered in this section. The Avento collection is pleased to include all of the characteristics of classic design. Some items have an innovative rimless design that emphasizes cleanliness and utility while still being visually appealing.
The removal of the inner rim hollow results in less room for dangerous germs to thrive. Bowls that are ergonomically designed and smartly slanted to minimize splashing are available, while wall mounts provide a European flair while increasing internal light and space.
Elegant simplicity and practicality are perfectly integrated throughout the Subway 2. Toilet pans and bidets placed on walls are made of fine hygienic porcelain that has been softly bent. These items are not only beautiful, but they are also fast and simple to clean, making them an excellent choice for modern, creative interiors.
The CeramicPlus treatment, which is specially designed to prevent stains and limescale, may even be added to a number of the models. The whole Architectura collection is inspired by a design philosophy that emphasizes careful building and workmanship.
A great example is the Square Close Couple WC, which has powerful lines and strong angles, but is softened with subtly beautiful curves to create a harmonious whole. This would be an obvious choice for any modern decor, whether it be a private bathroom or a high-fashion public cloakroom, due to its powerful visual shape. There is a choice of toilet seats with either a regular or soft-close, fast release mechanism included in the package. An instantly genuine statement is made by the current version of the traditional WC pan, which fits in well with a contemporary urban living area of any size.
Soft-close seats, which provide an extra level of silent luxury, are available as an option. The factory treatment with the unique CeramicPlus finish provides a stain-resistant barrier that allows the alpine white shine to be maintained for a longer period of time, while customization is offered via one or three tap hole choices to match the tap of your choice.
Whether you're preparing a large event or a casual everyday dinner, you're sure to find the right items to meet your needs. This dedication to progressive innovation is shown by remote control technology, which is only one example. It is able to customize the user experience down to the smallest detail with the ViClean U seat, since it comes with its own remote control device.
The addition of a heating element provides consumers with the utmost level of comfort. Additional controls include the ability to open and close the seat cover as well as five different water temperature, flow, and nozzle position settings. The Vi Clean L version, which is more minimalist in appearance, achieves a great balance between elegant looks and outstanding functionality, while also being more affordable.
The Aveo New Generation bidet, which is delicately shaped and simply attractive, is a welcome addition to any modern bathroom. The Aveo New Generation Wall-hung toilet, on the other hand, may really serve as the foundation of a contemporary living space.
Its simple lines and use of the best sanitary porcelain make it an excellent companion to other pieces from the Aveo collection. Their merger resulted in the creation of one of the first global players of the nineteenth century. There are a number of choices for matching frames, flush plates, and hidden cisterns available with these wall-hung and back-to-wall toilets. As a result of its evergreen look and decreased water impact, close-coupled units are a sound long-term investment option.
Compact versions are available with a hidden fastening kit, which eliminates the need for bulky wall-mounted cisterns altogether.
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