Plant Hemer

A leader in precision and innovation for GROHE

Plant Hemer, part of LIXIL’s global manufacturing network, has set industry benchmarks for quality, innovation, and sustainability since 1982. Located in Germany, Hemer is the center of excellence for GROHE's premium taps - including the iconic Atrio and Allure Brilliant lines - as well as cartridges, thermostats, and the advanced Rapido SmartBox concealed bodies.

Annual production at Hemer

1.5+

Million fittings

3.5

Million cartriges

0.7

Million concealed bodies

200

Thousands thermostats

Pioneering manufacturing technologies

Hemer stands out within LIXIL’s global network for its commitment to next-generation manufacturing. The site is at the forefront of 3D metal printing, enabling bespoke designs with remarkable efficiency and individualisation. This approach supports production of customised products, brilliant material optimisation, and shorter delivery times - even for small quantities.

Products manufactured in Hemer

Rapido SmartBox

Thermostats

Allure Briliant & Atrio taps

Sustainability, made in Germany

A 20,000-square-metre solar park, along with a combined heat and power plant, supplies more than 20% of the site’s energy needs, significantly advancing its sustainability efforts. Complementing these initiatives, the “Albatros” water treatment facility efficiently recovers 97% of the site’s wastewater, thereby drastically reducing resource waste and further supporting environmental conservation.

Carbon footprint

Research and development at Hemer

Our own research & development laboratory in Hemer, Germany is the first development laboratory in the sanitary industry that has been successfully reaccredited by the DAkkS, the German Accreditation Body, for the testing of fittings. The lab works like an external, independent testing laboratory that carries out tests and approvals according to international standards. With 13 internationally recognised test procedures for fittings, our laboratory covers a wide range of product properties, which we subject to a very thorough inspection for our customers.

Our commitment to a unique quality experience extends beyond also to design and manufacturing: Whereas all of our product developments start in our lab in Hemer, our design is created in our in-house design studio in Düsseldorf. The products for the European market are mainly made in Hemer, Porta Westfalica, Lahr, Albergaria and Klaeng. All our production sites conform to our uniform manufacturing standards to ensure their consistent quality (of course all our sites are certified according to ISO9001 is Quality, ISO14001 Environment, ISO45001 Safety, ISO50001 Energy management).

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GROHE production network

Manufacturing at LIXIL is based on a long tradition of precision, innovation and sustainability. LIXIL's global manufacturing network comprises 78 factories to serve markets around the world. All fittings plants apply the same standards and processes to deliver best in class quality, performance and sustainable product solutions for customers. Among them, five production sites in three markets operate for the GROHE brand. With an in-house manufacturing depth above 90 percent, each site is ready to scale new product innovations in a high-tech environment. As part of the global production network, each plant leverages synergies and the intense know-how transfer to ensure highest quality for customer satisfaction in all product categories.