Thailand is an attractive destination for expansion, especially on account of its reputation as a production location for quality goods and of free access to the South-East Asian markets (Asean). Nahm Sanitaryware Co, Ltd. is positioned in the medium to high quality goods segment and ranks amongst the leading sanitaryware producers in Thailand. The company employs a workforce of around 800. In 2007 it achieved sales totalling 10 million euros with annual capacity of 500,000 units.
Villeroy & Boch is taking over an 80% interest in the Thai sanitaryware producer Nahm Sanitaryware Co, Ltd., which is situated in Bangkok. Closing of the agreement is dependent on the approval of the Thai Board of Investment.