Ariston Thermo is one of the world's leading companies in thermic comfort through high energy efficiency and renewable systems for heating and water heating needs. In 2011 it achieved a total turnover of 1.25 billion euros and manufactured 6.4 million products from 19 production sites in 10 countries. It has 6,700 employees and 47 companies in 30 countries, with a distribution network in more than 150 countries. The group offers a full range of products and services mostly under the Ariston, Elco, Chaffoteaux and Racold brands.