As a valued partner we would like you to inform you, subject to approval of the European Antitrust authorities, Hansgrohe SE has acquired a majority stake in our family business Easy Sanitary Solutions (ESS) B.V. 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. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products. With 33 subsidiaries and 22 sales offices supplying products in more than 140 countries, the company is a reliable partner to its customers around the world.
“With this investment, we are strengthening the product range in our core area – showers,” said Hans Juergen Kalmbach, Chairman of the Executive Board of Hansgrohe SE. “With our shared core values of innovation, design quality and responsibility, and the strength of the ESS team, we look forward to further expanding our strong presence in the shower space.”
Juergen and Eric Keizers, founders and CEOs of ESS: “We are delighted to have Hansgrohe, one of the leading manufacturers of bathroom fittings, as our partner. With the corporate strength of Hansgrohe and its global distribution network, we are able to make the shower channel, but also our innovative wall niches, a worldwide success.”
It is important that nothing changes for ESS business partners. ESS products can still be ordered as usual. Hansgrohe products can be ordered as usual. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.