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Today, the company, still family-owned and run by 5th generation family members, has a global reach with some 26,100 employees, a presence in over 120 countries and a turnover in 2011 of 2.22 billion euros. Swarovski comprises two major businesses; one producing and selling crystal elements swarovski clearance outlet uk to the industry and the other creating design-driven finished products.
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