Discover the key milestones in RONAL Bathrooms’ evolution into one of Europe’s leading bathroom and wellness solution providers:
RONAL Bathrooms – a dynamic journey of growth
RONAL Bathrooms, the Bathroom and Wellness Division of the Swiss RONAL GROUP, is on an exciting growth journey shaped by strategic acquisitions, brand integration, and trusted partnerships across the European sanitary industry. Driven by innovation and a passion for design, the company continues to expand its footprint and strengthen its position as a leading provider of modern bathroom solutions.
At the Salone del Mobile 2024 in Milan, RONAL Bathrooms unveiled its new brand identity – a symbol of transformation and the beginning of an inspiring new era for the company and its partners throughout Europe.
The RONAL Bathrooms portfolio continues to expand with innovations across all product segments – shower enclosures, bathroom furniture, and wellness solutions. With the launch of sales activities of RONAL Bathrooms SA (PTY) Ltd, the company enters the South African market, strengthening its international presence and building the foundation for further global growth.
Opening of the newly expanded showroom at the production site in Jičín, Czech Republic. Following the full rebranding, all legal entities of the enlarged Group now operate under the name RONAL Bathrooms – the new Bathroom & Wellness division of the RONAL GROUP.
Under this unified umbrella, the four brands RONAL, KUDOS, KAROL, and GLASS 1989 come together, symbolizing a comprehensive and design-driven approach to modern bathroom and wellness solutions. With this step, RONAL Bathrooms establishes itself among the leading manufacturers in Europe within its categories and markets.
Strategic growth of the Bathroom & Wellness division through the acquisitions of GLASS 1989 (a leading Italian wellness specialist) and KAROL (a premium Italian bathroom furniture manufacturer). In addition, RONAL GROUP acquires the leading British showering expert KUDOS Group, with sites in the UK and South Africa. The newly aligned Group presents itself for the first time together with GLASS 1989 and KAROL at ISH Frankfurt, the world’s leading trade fair for the sanitary industry.
Main production site in Czech Republic
The main production site of RONAL Bathrooms is located in Jičín, Czech Republic, and serves as the central hub for the development and production of our shower enclosures. Over the past years and decades, the site has been substantially expanded and transformed into a modern, highly efficient production and logistics complex. This continuous investment underlines our strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth within the European bathroom industry.
At Jičín, state-of-the-art production technologies, lean manufacturing processes, and advanced logistics systems come together to ensure the highest level of efficiency and flexibility. The facility integrates all key steps – from aluminum and glass processing to assembly, packaging, and distribution – within one optimized flow, allowing short lead times and consistent product quality.
In line with RONAL Bathrooms’ strategic objective to continuously enhance performance and sustainability, the Jičín site sets new benchmarks for productivity and environmental responsibility. Regular testing, continuous quality control, and strict compliance with international standards ensure that every shower enclosure meets the high expectations of our customers in terms of durability, functionality, and design.
This production centre stands as a key pillar of RONAL Bathrooms’ European manufacturing network – combining technical expertise, passionate craftsmanship and a clear dedication to quality.
Extensive modernization and expansion of the main shower enclosure production site in Jičín, Czech Republic, transforming it into a state-of-the-art production and logistics hub for the Group’s European operations.
The wheels and bathroom divisions will be united under the new global corporate brand RONAL GROUP. The Forst (Germany) location relocates to a new facility with a modern showroom and training center. At the same time, a second production site with its own sales organization is established in Timișoara, Romania, serving as a central logistics hub for Eastern Europe.
RONAL celebrates its 40th anniversary. The shower enclosure division becomes an independent group of companies with own holding, legal entities and subsidiaries. Production of shower enclosures begins in Jičín, Czech Republic – marking a key milestone in RONAL’s European expansion. By the end of this period, RONAL GROUP surpasses 3,300 employees worldwide.
Establishment of a dedicated R&D department for showering solutions in Bitche, France, and continuous expansion of the product portfolio. With around 1,000 employees, RONAL produces 2 million wheels and 100,000 shower enclosures annually, reflecting its growing industrial and technological strength.
In 1969, Karl Wirth GmbH in Walldorf, Germany, launches the first light-alloy wheels under the brand name RONAL – derived from Karl Wirth’s middle name “RON” and “AL” for aluminum. This pioneering use of aluminum lays the foundation for RONAL’s later diversification into bathroom and wellness solutions. 1981 start of dedicated shower enclosure manufacturing at the Bitche plant in France.