House Of Waterford

Waterford Crystal, an iconic Irish brand established in 1783 is synonymous with creating the finest quality crystal sought out by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Waterford creates awards and trophies for the world’s most prestigious sports and entertainment events and maintains successful creative partnerships with a range of designers including Jeff Leatham. Waterford is part of the Fiskars group of companies. House of Waterford Crystal Located on the Mall in the heart of Waterford City the House of Waterford Crystal brings a visit to Waterford to a whole new level as visitors can witness the creation of crystal stemware, giftware and masterpieces right before their very eyes. Every year The House of Waterford Crystal melts down more than 750 tonnes of crystal using traditional manufacturing techniques. The tour lets people go behind the scenes for over an hour and see exactly how Waterford Crystal pieces are made and they can witness every stage of production, from the initial design stage right up to the final engraving of the piece. The House of Waterford Crystal really has something for everyone; the experience will capture the imagination of all generations, young and old. About Fiskars Established in 1649 as an ironworks in a small Finnish village, Fiskars has grown to be a leading consumer goods company with globally recognized brands including Fiskars, Iittala, Gerber, Wedgwood and Waterford. With iconic products, strong brands and global ambitions, Fiskars’ mission is to enrich people’s lives in home, garden and outdoor. Fiskars’ products are available in more than 100 countries and the company employs around 8,600 people in 30 countries. Fiskars is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.fiskarsgroup.com.