Company Research Report: Lladró

Company Overview

Name and Mission

• Company Name: Lladró

• Mission: Lladró aims to create beauty with sustainability and respect, combining talent, audacity, and meticulousness to achieve excellence in porcelain art.

Founding Details

• Founded in: 1953

• Founders: Brothers Juan, José, and Vicente Lladró

Key People

• No specific key people information available beyond historical figures and contributors like Founders Juan, José, and Vicente Lladró.

Headquarters

• Location: Tavernes Blanques, Valencia, Spain

Number of Employees

• 387 employees, comprising 226 women and 141 men.

Revenue

• No information available on the company's revenue.

Company Reputation

• Known for: Lladró is renowned for its world-leading design, manufacturing, and distribution of porcelain art creations, ranging from sculptures to home accessories and jewelry.

Products

Overview

Lladró offers a diverse range of products that include:

• Sculptures: Women, love, animals, cherubs, mythology, performing arts, sports, Japanese, and Spanish culture.

• Home Accessories: Vases, mirrors, and art de la table.

• Jewelry: Pendants, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings.

• Lighting: Chandeliers, cordless lamps, table lamps, figural lamps.

• Light & Scent Collection: Candles, diffusers, lithophanes.

• Collaborations and Special Collections: Star Wars, Disney, Warner Bros, etc.

Key Features

• Artistic and Technical Quality: High Porcelain collections with exceptional craftsmanship.

• Innovative and Sustainable Designs: Wireless lamps and home fragrances reflect a fusion of artistic prowess and modern utility.

• Cultural and Spiritual Heritage: Extensive range of themed collections inspired by different global cultures and religious traditions.

Recent Developments

New Products and Features

• Collaborative Launches: Introduction of the LOEWE x Lladró collection demonstrates partnerships with high-profile designers.

• Specialized Educational Initiatives: In collaboration with Escuela de Arte y Superior de Cerámica de Manises (EA+SC), Lladró has announced the third iteration of the "Craftsmanship and Innovation" course for porcelain manufacturing.

Strategic Partnerships

• Education and Innovation Partnership: A strategic partnership with EA+SC for developing new talent in porcelain artistry through specialized courses and scholarships.

Events and Exhibitions

• International Presence: Lladró participates in various global events such as the SMILE Event in New York City, India Design ID Mumbai, Homo Faber 2024 in Venice, and others.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

• Efforts in Sustainability: Lladró is deeply committed to sustainability via recycling, reducing environmental impact, and promoting equality and inclusion within its workforce.

• Humanitarian Engagements: Collaborations with numerous NGOs in social inclusion and humanitarian efforts.

This report offers a comprehensive overview of Lladró's business focus on exquisite porcelain art, their systematic approach to integrating craftsmanship with sustainability, and their recent strategic partnerships and educational initiatives designed to propel the company's cultural and aesthetic contributions globally.