Business year 2024 at a glance
150th anniversary as a milestone in the company's history
As part of the anniversary activities, around 70 events were held worldwide in 2024 with 9,000 employees and 8,000 customers.
Convincing operating results
Despite the very challenging environment, the EBITDA margin was only slightly below the previous year – in fact, it remained stable when adjusted for currency effects.
Investments remain at a high level
In 2024, CHF 182 million was invested in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. However, as part of the strategic stability, all major larger investment projects were carried out as planned.
Number of employees increased
The increase is due to capacity adjustments as a result of the higher volumes and various growth initiatives in developing markets.
Very successful launch of the entry-level shower toilet model AquaClean Alba
The AquaClean Alba, launched in 2024, offers the most important functions of a shower toilet at an affordable price. Its introduction was accompanied by events in many markets, which received an extremely positive response.
Productivity increased
Despite the very challenging market situation, productivity in the plants was increased by 3% in 2024. This is primarily due to measures to improve efficiency.
Stable CO2 intensity in 2024
Since the takeover of the energy-intensive ceramics production in 2015, CO2 intensity has been improved by 63.2% overall, which corresponds to an average annual reduction in relative CO2 emissions of 10.5%.
Eye-catcher on the beach
Silt in Middelkerke (BE) stretches like a dune along the coast. Geberit helped with the design of the building.
