Reducing the need for bottled water Franke has introduced the FilterFlow Zurich tap to its Pro-Value collection. This two-lever model provides filtered water by pushing the cold lever backwards and features a swivel spout. so it can be used with double bowl as well as one-and-a-half bowl sinks. The FilterFlow [...]

German shower and tap manufacturer Hansgrohe has celebrated its 111th anniversary, and is looking at expansion due to continued sales growth. Draper and clothier Hans Grohe established his sheet metal manufacturing business in Schiltach in the Black Forest, where its headquarters remain today. The company now operates across 120 countries [...]

Martin Mongan has joined Hansgrohe as head of sales for the UK, responsible for all of its sales channels including retail, contract and multiples. Prior to this, he worked at Kohlen where he was responsible for the commercial management of Kohler and Daryl brands. Mongan has an extensive track record [...]

Hansgrohe has appointed Geoff Wickett as UK marketing manager In his new role, Wickett will be responsible for strengthening the company’s position within the UK and supporting the customer base in the retail and specification markets. He will also be looking after the existing marketing team and brings with him [...]

Chinese mixer manufacturer Joyou Group Building Material was presented the Plagiarius prize for particularly blatant plagiarism’ by the Initiative against Ideas Theft. This dubious honour was awarded for its counterfeit copy of the Hansgrohe-designed Focus S washbasin mixer Deputy Chairman of Hansgrohe, Richard Grohe commented: “It is always the products [...]