In an evolving world, Roca works to create the future The leading group in the bathroom technology, sustainable development devices, lower-capacity cisterns and sector is active on all continents & design, and demonstrates its support unique applications in its innovative through its production centres and for design with the International Design tapware ranges, allof which support itsbusiness network. Today, Roca Contest “Jump the Gap”, a platform for the company’s commitment to isa global company operating in new talents aimed at young architects, sustainability. Roca also adopts over 135 markets, working in all time interior designers and designers under a responsible stance by applying zones and communicating in dozens the age of 35 (www.jumpthegap.net). sustainable, environmental policies of languages around the world. This is in its production processes. A clear what makes Roca a world leader and In an evolving world, Roca is working example of this is the Zero Waste a meeting point for millions of people. to create the future and to lead the programme, which aims for sustainable changes in the bathroom sector. With energy management and the re-use Aiming to identify and satisfy these aims in mind, Roca has created of waste produced in all production consumer preferences, Roca offers its Bathroom Experience spaces, processes. versatileproducts which adapt to located in the world’s major capitals, the habits of the different markets where the company demonstrates its Technological excellence is also a inwhich it operates. The company commitment to innovation, design and factor in Roca’s position as a leader. 5 has responded to this challenge by technology in order to create unique The company employs the most restructuring its design department experiences in the bathroom space advanced technology at all stages and by creating the new Roca Design which are adaptable to all lifestyles. of the production process. Using Centre,with its headquarters in Gavá Designed by prestigious, internationally the experience gained at Roca’s (Barcelona),first set up in 2005. This renowned architects, these spaces 76 production centres worldwide, remodelled design centre, made up of showcase solutions and products that the technology department aims to over 125 professionals, was already we can barely imagine today: products consolidate Roca’s industrial and commissioning projects by Giorgetto which will meet future demands, technological leadership. Roca Giugaro in the eighties; today, Roca both functional and emotional, which devotes 4% of its annual turnover continues to work with architects willcomply with Roca’s vision, by to RD&I, analysing society’s tastes such as Chipperfield, Herzog & de anticipating, innovating and offering and requirements in order to adapt Meuron (Beijing’s National Stadium, alternative, creative, environmentally- products to new market needs. the Tate Modern in London, and the friendly solutions. Allianz Arena in Munich), Belén and By anticipating, innovating and finding RafaelMoneo and with renowned As a leader in the bathroom space creative, alternative solutions that design studios such as Schmidt & sector,Roca has been committed to also respect the environment, Roca Lackner and Benedito Design. Its respecting the environment for over is creating today the new spaces design management recently won the 60 years. Its ecological awareness of tomorrow. Roca is a model of Design Management Europe Award and sustainable attitude include a progress, consistency and excellence. 2008. Roca succeeds in integrating commitment to saving water and With its products, the company innovation, energy, in all processes and all shapes lifestyles allover the world and products. Over the last 12 months, in different societies. we have saved 100,000 million litres of water around the world. In accordance with this philosophy, Roca continues to develop logical solutions, such as built-in consumption limiting