Viega is one of the leading companies in the field of plumbing and heating systems. It is also one of the longest-standing enterprises in this sector: Founded over 100 years ago by Anselm Viegener, the company is now managed by family members in the fourth generation.

Viega has developed into one of the largest manufacturers in its sector of industry: A workforce of almost 3,000 produces over 16,000 different products which are manufactured at the plants in Attendorn-Ennest/Westphalia (Germany), Lennestadt-Elspe/Westphalia (Germany), Großheringen/Thuringia (Germany) and McPherson/Kansas (USA). gabo Systemtechnik, headquartered in Niederwinkling, Bavaria, became part of the Viega group in February 2007.

Viega takes its responsibility for initial and ongoing training very seriously. The company is currently training around 190 young people in 15 different trades and careers. Since 1930, thousands have served apprenticeships at Viega, many remaining loyal to the company throughout their working lives. Viega also pursues personnel development: On numerous courses, internal and external trainers provide tuition on moderation, presentation, personal development, time management and the promotion of teams and teamwork.

Viega launched a programme of seminars for customers at its own info centre back in 1980. In 1997 the systems supplier opened a seminar centre at its branch factory in Großheringen (Thuringia), followed by an additional centre in Attendorn-Ennest in 1999. Each year, Viega's seminars are attended by 10,000 participants, primarily wholesalers, fitters, planners and students from technical colleges and other educational establishments.