Hansgrohe InnovationParc in Shanghai Ceremonially Opened

Opening of the First Hansgrohe InnovationParc Overseas

On June 8 2023, the Hansgrohe Group opened a new center for innovation in Shanghai. Over 50 invited guests including trade partners and journalists attended the festive ceremony right next to the Huangpu River in one of the most attractive parts of Shanghai.

Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, Chairman of the Executive Board, gave the opening speech. "Over the course of the company's 120-year history, Hansgrohe has become a global leader in innovation, quality, design and sustainability in the bathroom and kitchen industry. In the future, we want to invest even more in innovation and respond to the diverse needs of our customers in the Asian region," said Kalmbach, adding, "Our Hansgrohe InnovationParc in Shanghai will be a meeting place for bright minds and creative thinkers to collaborate, share ideas and push the boundaries of what is possible. Here, we have created an environment where innovation can thrive and new solutions can emerge."

With the InnovationParc, Hansgrohe strengthens the localization of its products and brands in China and the Asia-Pacific region. The opening took place during KBC, the largest trade fair for kitchen and bathroom in the Asian region. The design of InnovationParc was created by the renowned design studio Ippolito Fleitz. Architect Peter Ippolito also attended the opening ceremony.

On three floors and 1.500 square meters, visitors can learn about the company's history, as well as about the company‘s two product brands, AXOR and hansgrohe. Their products are available for testing in the Showerworld. In addition to a special experience for visitors, the InnovationParc creates space for the company's own research and development work, strengthens local innovation management and product development, and creates the prerequisite the Hansgrohe Group’s further growth in China.

About the Hansgrohe Group – Setting the Beat of Water. Since 1901.

With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovation, design and quality within the bath and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, the company gives water form and function with its faucets, showerheads and shower systems. In combination with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, the company offers individual design options from a single source for holistic bathroom experiences. The 122-year history of the company is marked by innovations, such as the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first pull-out kitchen faucet, and the first wall bar to hold a hand-held shower.The company holds more than 20,000 active property rights. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products and for responsibility towards people and the environment. Sustainable production of resource-conserving products is central to the company’s business activities around the globe. By developing innovative technologies for faucets and showers, Hansgrohe achieves the greatest possible effect on protecting water as a resource and limiting and adapting to climate change during the usage phase of its products. As part of its consistent sustainability strategy, Hansgrohe is equipping all water-bearing products exclusively with water-saving technologies by 2030 within its "ECO 2030" initiative. With 33 subsidiaries and 20 sales offices supplying products in more than 150 countries, the globally active company in the sanitary industry is a reliable partner to its customers in all regions of the world. The Hansgrohe Group, its brands and products have won numerous awards, including more than 700 design prizes since 1974. The products of the Hansgrohe Group are found around the world: on renowned cruise ships, in luxurious 5-star and boutique hotels, in international metropolitan cities, in extraordinary spas, exclusive bathrooms of lodges and luxury villas, public facilities, as well as in countless private homes. The Hansgrohe Group’s high quality standards are ensured by seven wholly-owned production facilities: four in Germany, one each in France, the United States and China. In 2022, the Hansgrohe Group generated a turnover of EUR 1.528 billion. It employs around 5,600 people worldwide, about 60 percent of whom work in Germany.