Hansgrohe

September 25, 2025 - In 1968, Klaus Grohe, the youngest son of Hans Grohe, joined the father's company and took over its management in 1975. In 1977, he introduced the word and figurative mark Hansgrohe. Under his company leadership, Hansgrohe started to work with external designers in the late 1960s, including ...

September 6, 2020 - Grohe was founded in 1936, when Friedrich Grohe left his father’s business, Hansgrohe, and took over Berkenhoff & Paschedag, a faucet manufacturer. In 1948, the company officially changed its name to Friedrich Grohe Armaturenfabrik.

February 12, 2023 - Are hansgrohe and Grohe brands connected? Do they have single roots? Do they have the same owner? I was curious about these questions for some time and today I finally decided to find out the truth. Hans Grohe This is Hans Grohe who established a tin shower producer in the German city of Schiltach o

January 19, 2022 - We start with Hansgrohe, which was founded (hence the name) by Hans Grohe in 1901. The company began as a metal pressing factory in Hiltach, Germany. Since then, the company has ventured into other areas, although its headquarters remain in ...

October 10, 2022 - Grohe vs Hansgrohe, what is the difference? Though the similarity in their names can confuse you, these are two different brands. Each has its own identity, and one isn’t more the subsidiary of the other. Through this article, you will learn more about the story of both companies.

November 3, 2020 - By the way, there is no connection between the Hansa & Hansgrohe brands other than the fact that the companies are also competitors. Otherwise there is no historical connection between the brands beyond the same first 4 letters of the names. Hansa Armaturen GmbH is also a traditional German manufacturer based in Stuttgart. Meanwhile the company belongs to the Finnish Oras Group. Hansa has made ” Experiencing Water” its motto for its sanitary fittings and, like Grohe and Hansgrohe, also offers high-quality faucets for bathrooms and kitchens.

June 3, 2024 - Over time, Hansgrohe specialized in sanitary fittings, particularly showerheads and hand showers. Unlike Grohe, Hansgrohe remained independent for much longer before eventually becoming part of the Masco Corporation in the late 20th century.

February 26, 2024 - Grohe leans towards a more contemporary appeal, whereas Hansgrohe often feels more timeless with its designs. In the price department, you’ll find that Grohe generally sits at the higher end of the spectrum. What’s interesting is the sprinkle of family history.

Now let me remark on the differences between the Hansgrohe and the Grohe: First of all, the Grohe feels considerably heavier and more rigid. The routing is cleaner in the rear and the tolerances are tighter between the parts.

November 19, 2025 - The company started as a ferric hardware factory in 1911 under the name Berkenhoff & Paschedag, located in Hemer, Germany; it was taken over by Friedrich Grohe in 1936, who focused on sanitary faucets only.

A couple of decades ago, one of the younger members of the family that then owned Hansgrohe decided to strike out on his own and started Grohe, a company with a hipper image than the (arguably) staid Hansgrohe.

December 4, 2023 - Grohe, founded in 1936, is a global brand known for its high-quality kitchen and bathroom fittings, including faucets, showers, and accessories. The company has built a reputation for innovative design and engineering, offering a wide range ...

January 15, 2008 - Grohe seems more expensive.Found this on Wiki...The brief history seems to be like this: Hans Grohe founded the company. Later the son sold the brand to an american corporation and set up his own company ...

The Hansgrohe company history began in the year 1901: Back then, innovator Hans Grohe founded a craft business for metal-spun goods in the small Black Forest town of Schiltach. One of his specialties: Tin shower for the home bathroom, which ...

November 29, 2007 - Hans Grohe founded the company. Later the son sold the brand to an american corporation and set up his own company again. This time round he cannot use hansgrohe, so he used the brand grohe instead.

May 4, 2023 - We’ll start with Hansgrohe, founded in 1901 by none other than Hans Grohe (hence the name). The company began in a metal pressing plant in Schiltach, Germany. Since then, the company has branched out, though its headquarters remain in Schiltach.

August 14, 2016 - anyone has any experience on the quality and price of any of these?. i am trying to do a comparison on both these brands. Thanks.

The conflict would not be settled until the early 1990s when it was decided that Friedrich Grohe would use the brand name Grohe while Hans Grohe would market its products under the Hansgrohe label. The establishment of Friedrich Grohe’s first subsidiary in the United States in 1975 marked ...

Answer (1 of 3): If we talk about quality then both are good but when we talk about product portfolio, after sales service Grohe is best as compared to Hansgrohe. Actually hansgrohe has bought by an american company and they have plant in shanghai (China) as well as in Germany, France and USA. Ha...