BDR Thermea Group B.V.

BDR Thermea is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative heating and hot water systems and services, operating in a market worth over €16 billion of annual sales. We employ more than 6,400 people across Europe with a turnover of almost 1,7 billion (2009). The group has a top market position in six key countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy and strong positions in the rapidly growing markets of Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, North America and China. In total BDR Thermea operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. The strategy of the group involves marketing under multiple local brands, with strong national operations in the major European economies allowing for rapid reaction to changes in local demand. BDR Thermea owns and sells some of the leading brands in the European market for heating products. These include De Dietrich, Baxi, Remeha, Heatrae Sadia, Brötje, Potterton, Chappée, BaxiRoca and Baymak.

BDR Thermea believes relations with all stakeholders are very important. Therefore we invest in our employees and we maintain open and sustainable relationships with external stakeholders. We focus on customer needs regarding innovative climate and hot water solutions and services, offering systems instead of only single products. The strong R&D platform and the financial strength of BDR Thermea provide the opportunity to confirm and build on the leadership in the emerging market for low carbon micro combined heat and power products. In addition to manufacturing high efficiency boilers, we are committed to new heating technologies that can play a major role in tackling climate change. Our product range already includes biomass boilers, solar collectors and heat pump products as well as unparalleled developments in what will be tomorrow's favoured heating solution, mCHP.