Acquired PJH in the United Kingdom. Main product lines are:
- Plumbing products
- Kitchen electronic applications.
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The History of Globe Union
Since 1979
Timeline
2024
CEO transition from Todd Talbot to Shane Ouyang.
2022
Formation of CN Subsidiary Globe Union Ann Bo Manufacturing Co., Ltd, for Brass product production.
2019
Group Chair transition from Scott Ouyoung to Shane Ouyang.
CEO transition from Andrew Yates to Todd Talbot.
Sold Home Boutique International Co., Ltd. to Singular Point Ltd.
Acquired NAMCE S. DE R.L. DE C.V. in Mexico, specialized in manufacturing of vitreous china sanitary ware.
2016
CEO transition from Scott Ouyoung to Andrew Yates.
2015
Expanded VC factory to increase production capacity.
2013
ShenZhen Globe Union Industrial Corp. completed the signification material asset reorganization and was integrated with ShenZhen Globe Union Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Globe Union Group holds 100% share of faucet manufacturing business.
2012
Opening of new research & development center (Taiwan Headquarters).
2007
Acquired PJH in the United Kingdom. Main product lines are:
Established Union Precision Industrial (Qingdao) Corp. Ltd. Main operations include:
Global Technologies (Qingdao) Corp. Ltd. established.
Main operations include:
2006
Acquired Home Boutique International Co. Ltd., a well-known distributor of kitchen and bath products in both Taiwan and China.
2005
Globe Union ShenZhen Industrial Corp. publicly listed in Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
This made Globe Union the first company to be both listed in China and Taiwan.
2004
Acquired Lenz Badkulture GmbH & Co. KG in Germany.
Lenz specializes in marketing distribution of bath accessories.
2003
Acquired Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC in United States.
Gerber specializes in the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of vitreous china sanitary ware.
Acquired Milim G&C Ceramics Co., Ltd. in China.
Milim specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of vitreous china sanitary ware.
Joint Venture with Arte En Bronce, S.A.DE C.V in Mexico.
Arte En Bronze specializes in producing and marketing of faucets.
2002
Established Globe Union Enterprise Co., Ltd. specializing in the production of bath accessories.
Established joint venture with Fusion Hardware Group Inc., specializing in marketing and distribution of decor hardware.
2000
(Taiwan) Globe Union Industrial Corp. publicly listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange.
1999
(Taiwan) Globe Union Industrial Corp. officially listed on Taiwan O.T.C Exchange.
Acquired Globe Union Canada Inc. (Canada), specializing in distribution and sales & marketing of faucets, showerheads and bath accessories.
1998
Products received U.S. low lead certification.
Received Rising Star Award in Taiwan.
1997
Received ISO 9001 Certification by BSI.
1995
CSA Category Certification (the only certified lab in Asia).
1994
Danze established and GOBO rebranded.
1990
Established Shen Zhen Globe Union Industrial Corp. specializing in the production of faucets and bath accessories.
1986
GU Products received certification from the United States IAPMO association.
1985
Reorganized into a trading company of plumbing products, simultaneously, the GOBO brand was established.
1979
Globe Union Industrial Corp. founded in Taichung, Taiwan, as a trading company of building material.
