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Swarovski
Swarovski
PRESENTATION
ON
-BY
SHRISTI SANJIVANI PATEL
INTRODUCTION
• Swarovski is an Austrian producer of crystal headquartered in Wattens,
Austria.
• The company is split into three major industry areas: the Swarovski Crystal
Business, that primarily produces crystal jewelry and accessories; Swarovski
Optik, which produces optical instruments such
as telescopes and binoculars; Tyrolit, a leading manufacturer of grinding,
sawing, drilling, and dressing tools, as well as a supplier of tools and
machines.
• Type: Private
• Industry: Fashion, Crystal, Jewellery
• Founded: 1895
• Founders: Daniel Swarovski
Armand Kosman
Franz Weis
• Headquarters: Wattens, Austria
HISTORY
• Daniel Swarovski was born in northern Bohemia (now the Czech
Republic. His father was a glass cutter and owned a small glass
factory. It was there that the young Swarovski served
an apprenticeship, becoming skilled in the art of glass-cutting. In
1892 he patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the
production of crystal glass.
• In 1895, Swarovski, financier Armand Kosman, and Franz Weis
founded the Swarovski company, originally known as A.
Kosmann, D. Swarovski & Co. and shortened to KS & Co.
• In 1919, Swarovski founded Tyrolit.
• In 1935, Swarovski led to the launch of Swarovski Optik.
• In 1977, Swarovski entered the jewelry market in the United
States.
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
• OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
• To create a brand identity by • Cheaper manufacturer in China
collaborating with PR activities Up coming fashion and changing trends
Create a brand which increase a sense of Low interest of people in crystal stones
loyalty amongst consumers as investments
• Needs a right brand communication • Downturn in economy
• Expansion in retail outlets • Saturated market
• Room for more product categories to • Competitors- Van clef and Arpels;
be sold by the brand Cartier; Chopard
STRATEGIC PLAN