Friedrich Grohe takes over Berkenhoff & Paschedag in Hemer, a company established in 1911
The first export orders for fittings are received
The company name is changed to Friedrich Grohe Armaturenfabrik
1956
1957
Friedrich Grohe takes over Carl Nestler, Lahr Black Forest
The company name is changed to Grohe Thermostat GmbH
Introduction of training courses for sanitary dealers and fitters
1960
1961
1963
1965
1967
1968
GROHE launches Moen, the first single-lever mixer, in the German market
Foundation of the first foreign subsidiary in France
Construction of the new plant of Grohe Thermostat GmbH in Lahr
Foundation of subsidiary in Austria
Foundation of subsidiary in Italy
ITT International Telephone & Telegraph acquires 51% of the
Friedrich Grohe Group equity
1970
1973
1976
1978
1979
The launch of the Relexa hand shower marks the company’s entry into the shower segment
Foundation of the Dutch subsidiary
A branch is established in the USA
Foundation of Barking Grohe Ltd. in London and the Spanish subsidiary
A Belgian branch is added to the network
1982
1983
1984
Start of production at the new plant in Hemer-Edelburg
Death of the company founder, Friedrich Grohe
The heirs of Friedrich Grohe buy back the company shares sold to ITT 16 years ago
Foundation of a subsidiary in Canada
1990
1991
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1999
Commissioning of the new logistics centre in Hemer
Conversion of Friedrich Grohe Armaturenfabrik GmbH & Co. to Friedrich Grohe Aktiengesellschaft. Friedrich Grohe AG goes public
Takeover of Herzberger Armaturen GmbH, Herzberg/Brandenburg
Foundation of a subsidiary in Japan
Takeover of Armaturenfabrik H.D. Eichelberg & Co. GmbH, Iserlohn
Takeover of Sanimix A.S., Denmark and foundation of a subsidiary
Acquisition of 50% interest in GROME Marketing (Cyprus) Ltd.
Merger of Friedrich Grohe AG and the DAL/Rost group
Foundation of a branch in Poland
Launch of the Grohe Water Technology umbrella brand and the segment brands Groheart, Grohetec, Grohedal
Friedrich Grohe AG is awarded the German Marketing Prize
Foundation of Grohe Siam Ltd. in Thailand
Foundation of Friedrich Grohe Portugal, Componentes Sanitarios, Lda.
Opening of the GROHE Design Studio
Grohe wins the Honorary Award for Corporate Design and Design Management of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Friedrich Grohe AG acquires 70% of Rotter GmbH & Co. KG equity
Foundation of a representative office in Moscow
The shares held by the Grohe and Rost families are transferred to Grohe Holding GmbH which is owned by funds advised by BC Partners
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
Change of legal status to Friedrich Grohe AG & Co. KG
Refinement of the umbrella brand concept and strategic repositioning
Texas Pacific Group and Credit Suisse First Boston replace BC Partners as shareholders
Restructuring of production and logistics
The product range is streamlined and a product innovation drive is launched
"Enjoy Water" - the refreshed brand strategy emphasises an enhanced water experience with a strategic goal to find the optimum balance of Design, Technology and Quality
