At a Glance
Founded in 1901 by Hans Grohe in Schiltach / Black Forest in Germany.
Hansgrohe is a private shareholding company, not listed on the stock market.
The shareholders are: Masco Corporation, Taylor/Michigan (USA) 68%; and Klaus Grohe family, Schiltach 32%.
Products and brands: Hansgrohe develops, manufactures and sells products concerned with sanitation technology under four brand names.
Hansgrohe: Innovative products ranging from showers to fittings for the bathroom and kitchen.
Axor: Designer collections for the exclusive bathroom.
Hansgrohe has nine manufacturing locations: five in Germany, four abroad.
The company boasts sales and distribution subsidiaries in 24 countries all over the world.