The highest award for outstanding design: A total of nine products from the brands AXOR and Hansgrohe, both of which belong to the Hansgrohe Group, have won an "iF Award 2018". The bath and kitchen specialist from the southern German Black Forest is currently ranked 6th in the iF's ranking of the world's best design companies, making it the highest-ranked sanitation business. Out of approx. Over 2,000 companies are Hansgrohe Group even in front of companies like Apple, BMW and Audi. A panel of 63 international experts has assessed 6,400 products from 54 countries in categories such as design quality, processing, innovation, environmental friendliness and functionality.

　　Award-winning products create experiences

　　"We are very happy that it once again rains iF DESIGN AWARDS, and it confirms us in our design philosophy. Together with well-known designers, we are focusing on creating the highest quality products in the best design, and above all, providing the customers with the greatest possible comfort, "says Jan Heisterhagen, Vice President Product Management, Hansgrohe SE. "Innovations like the intuitive Select technology or the new high-performance beam type PowderRain make both the shower and its operation a true experience. Today we are a trendsetter in the bathroom and kitchen area, and it shows our iF location as well. "

　　Nine Awards for Innovative Products

　　The brands AXOR and hansgrohe have combined nine prizes from International Forum Design (iF). From AXOR there are four shower news among the award winners: AXOR ShowerHeaven 1200, AXOR Showerpipe 800, AXOR head shower 350 and AXOR Select thermostats. The premium brand Hansgrohe has convinced the jury with the Raindance E shower pads, the Raindance E Shower Pipe, the Raindance E Unica Shower Set, the Hansgrohe Shower Table and a range of C51 series dishes that have not yet been launched in Norway.