Item 2. Properties.
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Item 2. Properties.
The table below lists our principal North American properties.
| Business Segment | Manufacturing | Warehouse and Distribution | ||||
| Plumbing Products | 20 | 5 | ||||
| Decorative Architectural Products | 8 | 11 | ||||
| Cabinetry Products | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Windows and Other Specialty Products | 11 | 5 | ||||
| Totals | 47 | 29 |
Most of our North American facilities range from single warehouse buildings to complex manufacturing facilities. We own most of our North American manufacturing facilities, none of which are subject to significant encumbrances. A substantial number of our warehouse and distribution facilities are leased.
The table below lists our principal properties outside of North America.
| Business Segment | Manufacturing | Warehouse and Distribution | ||||
| Plumbing Products | 11 | 22 | ||||
| Decorative Architectural Products | — | — | ||||
| Cabinetry Products | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Windows and Other Specialty Products | 9 | — | ||||
| Totals | 21 | 23 |
Most of our international facilities are located in China, Germany and the United Kingdom. We own most of our international manufacturing facilities, none of which are subject to significant encumbrances. A substantial number of our international warehouse and distribution facilities are leased.
We own our corporate headquarters in Taylor, Michigan. We own an additional building near our corporate headquarters that is used by our Masco Technical Services (research and development) department. We continue to lease an office facility in Luxembourg, which serves as a headquarters for most of our foreign operations.
We have entered into a contract to lease a new corporate headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, which we expect to occupy in 2017.
Each of our operating divisions assesses the manufacturing, distribution and other facilities needed to meet its operating requirements. Our buildings, machinery and equipment have been generally well maintained and are in good operating condition. We believe our facilities have sufficient capacity and are adequate for our production and distribution requirements.
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