what’s news Contents pp. Dear reader, Roca in the World Presentation of the eighth edition of jumpthegap in Moscow® 3 We have recently seen the official results of the Roca Group in 2017, theOne Day Design Challenge continues to increase its number of editions 4 year of our centenary, in which we have reached our historic sales record: 1.799 billion euros. We do not usually mention the economic evolution of the organization in these pages, but let me make an exception in order toTrade Fairs and Events highlight the effort this milestone has involved and especially, due to theRoca presents its products at Kitchen & Bath China 2018 6 growth prospects that it holds. Roca Tiles presented its novelties at the ceramic This historic turnover record implies that we have managed to surpass tile exhibition CERSAIE 2018 7 the results of 2007 and with this, to recover the level of sales prior to the economic crisis. In these ten years, the Group has undergone an Rebuild celebrates its first edition 7 extraordinary transformation at different levels. Today, the Roca brand is aRoca organizes an exclusive gastronomic event reference point for quality, trust and service in more than 170 countries inwith El Celler de Can Roca 8 the five continents, and we continue working to consolidate our positioningThe Spanish Hotel Congress sponsored by Roca 10 in the existing markets and to increase our presence in the new economies (Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia, etc.) The Roca Awards to the Hotel Initiative present their prizes 11 On the other hand, our product offer has continued to expand, providingRoca participates for the first time in Equipotel Brasil 11 today a wide range of solutions to fully equip the bathroom space. Our catalogue is more comprehensive and functional than ever before, with New Products proposals that combine design and functionality with the latest technologies and the use, when possible, of new materials. Aquos, an extraslim shower tray for the most contemporary spaces 12 At the same time, we have positioned Roca as a global reference brand inBeyond awarded at the 2018 Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 12 solutions for the bathroom space. To do this, the closeness to the worldThe new proposals of kitchen faucets commit of architecture and design has been a key element, through collaborationsto a modern and functional design 13 with world renowned personalities, the support to technological solutions that make their work easier or the organization of events. I would also like to highlight the participation in meetings and events of the hotel industry,Roca Gallery where we try to show our commitment to such a relevant sector in SpainRoca launches rocagallery.com, a website that connects and all over the world. On the other hand, we continue to maintain ourwith architects and designers 14 historic vocation of protection of the environment through our support to the work of the We Are Water Foundation. Roca Barcelona Gallery 16 In this issue of What’s News you will find very different examples of all this:Roca Madrid Gallery 18 the latest launches in shower trays and faucets, proof of the diversificationRoca London Gallery 19 of our offer, the eighth edition of the competition jumpthegap® and theRoca Lisboa Gallery 20 expansion to new cities of the One Day Design Challenge. Regarding our relation with the world of architecture and design, we launch the newRoca Beijing Gallery 21 webpage of Roca Gallery, conceived as a space to exchange knowledge Roca Shanghai Gallery 22 and reflect on interesting topics. As usual, we also include the latest trade fairs where the brand is present, the events celebrated in the different Roca Gallery and the activities of the We Are Water Foundation, such as theWe Are Water Foundation award ceremony of its film festival and the organization of its first race.We Art Water closes its fourth edition with a record participation 24 The We Are Water Foundation collaborates with World Vision I thank you again for your interest, in the Global 6K For Water race 26 Featured Personality Roca brothers 28 Carlos Velázquez Roca Group Corporate Marketing Director