Who owns Hansgrohe?
Hansgrohe is owned by Masco (the United States, NYSE: MAS), which has owned the brand since 1985.[1] Hansgrohe was founded in 1901 in Germany and was independent until 1985.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Masco Corporation (68% stake) verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1901–1985)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Livonia, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1901
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Home improvement › Paint & coatings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: MAS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hansgrohe
Hansgrohe is a German maker of showers and taps founded in 1901, and it invented the modern handheld shower in 1968. Masco holds a majority stake acquired in stages from 1985, with the founding family retaining the rest. It sells under both the Hansgrohe name and the designer-led Axor line developed with outside architects.
Ownership timeline of Hansgrohe
Where Hansgrohe sits in Masco
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hansgrohe?
The parent company of Hansgrohe is Masco, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hansgrohe German or American?
Hansgrohe originated in Germany in 1901, but it is owned today by Masco, which is headquartered in the United States. So Hansgrohe is a German-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Masco owned Hansgrohe?
Masco has owned Hansgrohe since 1985.
Who owned Hansgrohe before Masco?
Hansgrohe was an independent company from its founding in 1901 until Masco acquired it in 1985.
Is Hansgrohe still owned by Masco?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hansgrohe is still owned by Masco (68% stake). The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Masco Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-10 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 10 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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