HEWI

As a systems supplier, HEWI offers universal solutions for hardware and sanitary areas. A high degree of functionality, award-winning design, high-quality and intergenerational usability characterise the products. In this way, comfort, convenience and accessibility become natural givens. The success story of Heinrich Wilke GmbH begins in 1929, as Heinrich Wilke had the Waldecker company entered in the commercial register under the abbreviated name HEWI: HEWI stands for the initial letters of his name. From grain binder equipment to coin trays, buttons and finger plates through to the first nylon lever handle, HEWI made useful products from polyamide and is therefore one of the first plastics processing companies in Germany.

In 1968, the polyamide lever handle 111 was developed, with which HEWI made its breakthrough. It became a classic. A product range was created with cloakroom products, handrails and balustrades as well as sanitary system products, with which the system idea was picked up for the first time. In the following years HEWI acquired cult status. The HEWI brand was able to establish itself worldwide with clear, consistent design and quality. As far back as 1979, HEWI developed its first fitout products for older and physically impaired people. Working in collaboration with architects and users, HEWI developed further functional and design-orientated products and acquired topic and market leadership in the accessibility segment. The products not only offer outstanding aesthetics but also unlimited functions. For HEWI, universal design means developing products that can be used intuitively by everyone, regardless of their physical or mental capabilities. Another milestone was set in 2001. HEWI responded to changing market needs with the expansion of its range of materials. Many and diverse materials such as chrome, stainless steel, polyamide as well as differentiated designs and functional options created design options.

The family-run business now operates worldwide with around 600 employees. The HEWI production facilities - now grown to 46,000 m² – are based in the north Hessian town of Mengeringhausen. The company's administration is located in the neighbouring town of Bad Arolsen. With the networking of the hardware and sanitary fields of business, HEWI satisfies the growing standard of the market and offers universal system solutions from a single source. The systems and ranges are formally matched with each other and therefore enable continuous, consistent design – from office or commercial buildings to hotels through to private houses.