Waterford Crystal designs, manufactures and markets an extensive range of crystal stemware, barware and giftware for distribution throughout the world. In recent years, Waterford has built upon its reputation as a leading source of prestigious tabletop and gift products by expanding into several new businesses. Significant expansions into tabletop and gifts have occurred with the launch of the Marquis by Waterford, the addition of Waterford Fine China, Waterford Fine Flatware, and Waterford Holiday Heirlooms. Each of those initiatives reflects the company's commitment to creating prestigious products -- for gift giving, entertaining, and home decorating -- whose classic designs transcend time.

The company of Waterford was first established in 1783 on land adjacent to Merchants' Quay in the heart of the Irish harbor town of Waterford. Its founders were two brothers, William and George Penrose, who were important developers and principal exporters in the city. Their vision was to "create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and objects of beauty for the home." More than two hundred years later, the reputation they established for creating glass of unsurpassed beauty and quality has transcended the intervening centuries.

With a combined history of over 600 years of heritage, tradition and craftsmanship, WWRD Holdings Limited is among the world's leading luxury lifestyle group with world-class brands that include Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, Minton and Johnson Brothers.

The product portfolios of WWRD Holdings prestige brands complement each other perfectly. The Company maintains unique licensing arrangements with some of the most high-profile innovators in the home and lifestyle market, including Vera Wang, Jasper Conran, John Rocha, Monique Lhuiller, Barbara Barry, Gordon Ramsay, Martha Stewart, and Michael Aram. With its distinguished members, the Company is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of today's consumers and to expand its position in the luxury lifestyle market.

With corporate headquarters in London, England, WWRD Holdings' products are distributed around the world including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia and Ireland. WWRD Holdings has over 3,700 employees worldwide, and offers its customers one of the world's most extensive product ranges in the market.