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GWA International Limited listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in May 1993 and is Australia’s leading supplier of building fixtures and fittings to households and commercial premises.  The Company is the owner of an extensive range of well-known brands including Caroma, Dorf, Fowler, Stylus, Clark, Radiant, Irwell, Dux, Brivis, Gainsborough, Austral Lock and Sebel, and is the exclusive Australian distributor of other brands including Hansa and KWC.

GWA International Limited currently comprises five business divisions, Caroma Dorf, Dux, Brivis, Gainsborough and Sebel, all of which are well-established businesses with strong brand names and market positions. The Company is a significant Australian employer with manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout Australia.

Caroma Dorf is Australia’s foremost designer, manufacturer, importer and distributor of domestic and commercial bathroom and kitchen products, including sanitaryware, tapware, accessories, bathware, stainless steel sinks and laundry tubs. Caroma Dorf is at the forefront of product innovation incorporating water saving technologies, and is the market leader in water efficient sanitaryware and tapware.

Dux is an Australian designer, manufacturer, importer and distributor of a range of hot water systems. The range includes mains pressure gas and electric storage, continuous flow gas, electric and gas boosted solar and heat pump products. Dux has developed an extensive range of innovative environmental products to meet the changing regulatory requirements, and which assist in reducing domestic energy consumption.

Brivis is a leading Australian designer, manufacturer and distributor of ducted climate systems for the residential market.

Gainsborough is a leading Australian designer, manufacturer, importer and distributor of a comprehensive range of domestic and commercial door hardware and fittings, including security products.

Sebel is at the forefront of Australian design, manufacture, import and distribution of quality commercial furniture and seating.

GWA International Limited invests significantly in research and new product development which has enabled the businesses to maximise opportunities in a competitive marketplace. The Company is committed to the research and development of innovative environmental products which provide sustainable solutions for reducing domestic and commercial water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.

GWA International Limited has achieved substantial growth since listing as a result of the strong operating performance of the businesses and successful acquisitions. The Company remains committed to growing shareholder wealth through improved business performance and the pursuit of further appropriate acquisitions that add value to its existing businesses, and that support expansion into new markets.