Oras Oy is a

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manufacturer of

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and

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faucets. The company was founded in Rauma in 1945 by Erkki Paasikivi. Oras is the fourth largest faucet manufacturer in Europe, and it holds 30–80 percent of the market share in Finland. The

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has two factories, which are located in Olesno, Poland and Rauma.

Overview

Oras' head office is located in Rauma and its production facilities are located in Finland, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. In 2012, it employed approximately 920 people in Europe, of which approximately 600 employees and white-collar workers in Finland. The raw materials and production components are also primarily sourced from Europe. Oras has its own sales organization in more than 15 European countries. Oras' most significant brands are Oras and Hansa.Valtiovarainministeriö: Tuottavuuden pyöreä pöytä jakoi vuoden 2011 tuottavuusyhteistyökunniamaininnat
28.3.2011

References

External links

Oras Official Website
Finnish brands Manufacturing companies of Finland Rauma, Finland Valve manufacturers Bathroom fixture companies Finnish companies established in 1945 Manufacturing companies established in 1945 {{Finland-company-stub