The Hansgrohe Group, which comprises the Axor and Hansgrohe brands and is based in Schiltach, Germany, has revealed that this year it is celebrating its 120th birthday.
Established in 1901, the company's 120-year history has been marked by impactful collaborations and designs. According to the brand, significant innovations throughout its history include creating the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first wall bar with sliding shower rail and the first pull-out kitchen tap. The companys says that it is now also committed to developing environmentally conscious products that reduce water consumption.
Hansgrohe holds more than 15,000 active property rights and invests heavily in regulation approvals to give specifiers peace of mind when selecting Axor and Hansgrohe ranges. It also has 33 subsidiaries and 22 sales offices supplying more than 140 countries, and has won more than 600 design prizes since 1974.
MD of Hansgrohe UK & Ireland, Jay Phillips, pictured, said: "2021 is an exciting year for us as a company. As we celebrate our rich heritage of design, innovation and quality, we also look forward to what drives us forward as a business – a brand that delivers unsurpassed experiences with water. Alongside this milestone, we will be launching inspiring and pioneering products that push boundaries of technical innovation and design, while encouraging responsible consumption with eco-smart measures. For Axor, 2021 also brings two new major designer collaboration that will further emphasise the brand's commitment to creating avant-garde works of art for the bathroom. Saving our customers time and money, we offer all our stakeholders complete peace of mind. We remain dedicated to providing the highest quality products and the best possible customer service."
Hansgrohe will be launching new products at its Aqua Days for ISH 2021 for 16th-18th March. To register your place visit pro.hansgrohe.com.
