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Continental Girbau was established in 1995 as the North American subsidiary of the 50-year-old, laundry-equipment commercial laundry equipment manufacturer, Girbau S.A., headquartered in Vic, Spain. Family owned, Girbau employs more than 500 people throughout its corporate headquarters in Vic and subsidiaries in France, England, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Cuba, United Arab Emirates, China and the United States. It markets its industrial and commercial laundry products to more than 80 countries worldwide. Today, Continental generates the lion share of Girbau's total export sales, according to Pedro Girbau, chairman of the Girbau Board of Directors, which has boosted production in Spain and made manufacturing more efficient and cost-effective. As a result of Continental's success in North America, Girbau has gained strength throughout the world and become more competitive in the United States and abroad. "Our Mission: Your Success", Continental's trademark , reflects the company's commitment to its distributors and end-users. "We have the ability and willingness to go the extra mile on a personal level," says Continental President Mike Floyd. "Our biggest strength is our ability to do business with the best distributors." Listening and responding to market feedback drives what Girbau and Continental are all about. A "willingness" to go beyond is what sets Continental apart, according to Floyd. "Continental distributors are quick to provide product and service input," he says. "It's key to the company's continual improvement and growth.