Hansa

Overview

Hansa Armaturen GmbH manufactures sanitary fittings for bathrooms and kitchens, ranging from basic models to designer mixers. Part of the Oras Group, it operates in over 60 countries and ranks among the top three mixer manufacturers in Germany and Austria.¹²³

History

Founded in 1911 by Karl Göhring as Preß- und Stanzwerke GmbH in Stuttgart, it was renamed Hansa Metallwerke AG in 1921. The company pioneered innovations like the first patent for a hand shower with regulating and mixing valve and Europe's single-lever mixer in 1962. Oras Group from Finland acquired Hansa in 2003, integrating it into a global team; it later acquired a majority stake in Swiss manufacturer KWC in 2010.³⁴⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Factories are located in Burgfeld (Bavaria) and Nettetal (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany, with additional manufacturing subsidiaries in Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Production focuses on series sanitary fittings at these sites.⁵

Notable Products

• HANSAEMOTION Wellness Shower - World-first shower system with three regeneration programs activated by button.
• Single-Lever Mixer (1962) - Europe's first single-lever mixer eliminating dual-handle regulation.
• Hand Shower with Crown Handle - First patented shower with regulating and mixing valve, basis for company logo.
• Aquapunkt Showroom Products - Range showcased at headquarters highlighting brand story and series.
• Touchless Faucets - Leading electronic faucets for public and private use.

Reputation

Hansa is recognized by professionals for its durable quality, innovative technologies like touchless faucets, and strong wholesale partnerships built on training and flexibility. Enthusiasts value its century-long heritage in pioneering sanitary standards, though some older data notes varying global employee figures.¹³⁵