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iF YoU hAVe A FirM FoUNDATioN YoU CAN reALiSe eVeN The MoST AMBiTioUS iDeAS Dear Customers “There is nothing permanent except change.” At Grohe we live by this old adage. For us, the urge for improvement and the rigorous development of innovation is a solidly established and resolutely pursued company principle. Since our foundation in 1936 we’ve invested tirelessly in new ideas, new technologies and surprising new solutions – always with our Grohe values and our customers‘ needs firmly in view. We can’t help always being a little bit different. And in dynamic times this is our guarantee of enduring...

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MElaniE papadias Master of Technology, listens to the hush of GROHE Whisper® water technology as she tests it in the acoustics lab.

MastERs Of tECHnOlOGy SiNCe 1873* For 140 years, the Masters of Technology’s trailblazing innovations and exceptional quality have injected new impetus into the industry. here we introduce some of the company’s current employees who keep the same ideals alive today. over a hundred years before creative gusto and visions of technical advances inspired the likes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates to establish start-ups in their parents’ garages, the German innovator Carl Nestler had already taken a similar path. A true pioneer, Nestler obtained a lathe – no easy feat in 1873 when an entrepreneurial boom...

tHEOCHaRis liOlis Master of Technology, has produced unbeatably hardwearing tap surfaces with GROHE StarLight®.

over time, Nestler’s innovative legacy found its natural home in the Grohe Group, as did the bright ideas and inventions of other industry pioneers such as h. D. eichelberg (established in 1817) Deutsche Armaturenfabrik Leipzig (established in 1910) and Armaturenwerke Lang & Co. (established in 1897). eichelberg’s forward-looking breakthroughs in metalworking were even showcased in a “brassware gallery” at the first World’s Fair in London in 1951. And while Deutsche Armaturenfabrik Leipzig was driving forward developments in flushing toilets, Armaturenwerke Lang & Co. was one of the first to...

RuuRd v. lEEuwEn Master of Technology, measures how long GROHE CoolTouch® keeps the tap surface cool despite the flow of hot water.

JEanninE fisCHER Master of Technology, uses a force meter to determine how little pressure is needed to operate a lever fitted with GROHE SilkMove® technology.

MiCHaEl pOttHOff Master of Technology, uses a 3-D measuring table to ensure that ceramic sanitaryware and taps are perfectly compatible.

To this day, the spirit of Friedrich Grohe, Carl Nestler and the other Masters of Technology is still a motivating force shaping the work ethic of employees at our plants in hemer, Lahr and Porta Westfalica as well as factories in Portugal and Thailand. In this feature, five of them have their say on behalf of the entire workforce, telling us what Grohe Masters of Technology means to them personally. grohe.com/uk | Page 15

Grohe BeSTMATCh Choice made simple. At Grohe our Masters of Technology and team of designers are tireless in their endeavours to expand our range, meaning that Grohe‘s selection of designs, materials, sizes and technical features is almost infinite. The result can be a difficult question: how to be certain that your preferred product matches and works perfectly with your chosen sanitaryware? Now there is an instant answer. The Grohe BestMatch online tool, which you can use as a website or an app, instantly provides you with all the information you need to match ceramics and tap by design, comfort...

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Grohe CoMPLeTe BAThrooM SoLUTioNS inspired by your desires. Greater than the sum of its parts. To make it even easier for you to transform your unique idea of a dream bathroom into reality, Grohe now offers you complete bathroom solutions. our high quality collections, created under the special direction of Grohe Chief Designer Paul Flowers, eloquently demonstrate our design expertise. enjoy the creative and harmonious interaction of elegant GROHE fittings and matching GROHE ceramics. The GROHE programme PerfectMatch is guaranteed to lead you to a perfectly aligned combination of fittings, ceramics,...

EuroCuBE Bathroom maKE a CLEar StatEmENt Straightforward, attractive and always focused on the essential. Cosmopolitan life in the teeming city becomes a bit more manageable if you are surrounded by straight lines. the overarching concept of GrohE Eurocube evokes the dynamic lifestyle of busy people and celebrates the dramatic beauty of the cube. Enjoy a bit of clarity.

Pure metropolitan design. No ifs, no buts, no deviations. Eurocube bath architecture has that clear sense of rigour that comes with innovative technology, exemplified by the GrohE StarLight® chrome finish.

Modern rationality. the sharply cut square blends visually with the flat surfaces of the elegant double washbasin and the luxurious wall-mounted WC for a harmonious effect.

Eurocube’s angular looks conceal something silky soft: GrohE Silkmove® technology for easy handling.

Clear profile. the minimalist 4-hole tub and bold, artistic design combine to form a greater whole. the modern Eurocube Shower combination with rainshower® echoes the angular styling.

Innovative design, strictly applied. this range’s cubic forms are reflected in all fittings, complementing the whole bathroom to the smallest detail. the geometric washbasin tap employs straight lines and delivers a perfect stream of water thanks to the slightly chamfered spout. For product information and technical details please see page 148 and following.

a striking style element, the square cut-out detail on the lever handle softens the angularity and lends a unique look.