Hewi Heinrich Wilke Gmbh

What Hewi Heinrich Wilke Gmbh does

HEWI Heinrich Wilke GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1929 and headquartered in Bad Arolsen, Germany, that designs and produces integrated building hardware, sanitary accessories, and accessibility products. The company is the only manufacturer to combine hardware, sanitary, and accessibility into holistic system solutions under a Universal Design philosophy, with a portfolio spanning multiple product systems (System 900, System 800, System 162, Range 480, Range 477/801, Range 802 LifeSystem, Range 805, System 111, Range 270) and material finishes (polyamide, powder-coated, PVD, chrome, stainless steel). Notable specialized offerings include the dementia-sensitive System 800 K, bariatric and high-risk product lines, height-adjustable S50 modules, the ENTRO handrail brand, and a recent baby changing table (DIN EN 12221-1+2:2013 Type 2, TÜV/GS certified). The company operates wholly-owned subsidiaries for plastics technology (HEWI Plastics Technology) and surface coatings (MIDAS Coating GmbH, founded 2022), and runs a dedicated design agency collaboration (Holscher Design) plus a licensing partnership with Mattel for the Barbie x HEWI collection. HEWI is a system provider offering holistic solutions in building hardware, sanitary accessories, and accessible products following the Universal Design philosophy. The company combines hardware (System 111, Range 270), sanitary systems (System 800, System 900, System 900 Q, System 162, Range 480, Range 477/801, Range 802 LifeSystem, System 800 K, Range 805), and specialized solutions for children, care facilities, and accessibility. Key product lines include the Matt Edition, WARM TOUCH for care facilities, Active+ support rails, and the premium PVD surface finish. The Barbie™ x HEWI collaboration represents approximately 40 lifestyle-focused sanitary accessories. HEWI serves professional care, public buildings, hotels, education, and residential home sectors.

Name

Hewi Heinrich Wilke Gmbh

Legal name

HEWI - Heinrich Wilke GmbH

Website

https://hewi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HEWI is a 95+ year-old German manufacturer of integrated building hardware, sanitary accessories, and accessibility systems, serving professional care, public, hotel, education, and residential customers via direct sales, showrooms, and architect specification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sanitary & Building Hardware

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hygiene Packaging & Dispensing Systems (Dispenser Systems, Packs) (IMAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Sanitary accessories
• Building hardware
• Accessibility products
• Universal design
• Bathroom fittings

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: HEWI generates revenue through the sale of sanitary accessories, building hardware, and accessibility products across multiple material finishes and system configurations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HEWI develops, designs, and manufactures sanitary accessories, building hardware (lever handles and fittings), and accessibility products. The company is the only manufacturer to combine hardware, sanitary, and accessibility into holistic system solutions based on its Universal Design philosophy, producing its products in Bad Arolsen, Germany across finishes including powder-coated, PVD, chrome, stainless steel, and polyamide.

Product overview

HEWI is a system provider offering holistic solutions in building hardware, sanitary accessories, and accessible products following the Universal Design philosophy. The company combines hardware (System 111, Range 270), sanitary systems (System 800, System 900, System 900 Q, System 162, Range 480, Range 477/801, Range 802 LifeSystem, System 800 K, Range 805, Range 805 Classic), and specialized solutions for children, care facilities, and accessibility. Key product lines include the Matt Edition, WARM TOUCH for care facilities, Active+ support rails, and the premium PVD surface finish. The Barbie™ x HEWI collaboration represents approximately 40 lifestyle-focused sanitary accessories. HEWI serves professional care, public buildings, hotels, education, and residential home sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENTRO: Handrail systems brand for accessibility solutions with contrast colors and Braille markings
• System 900
• System 800
• System 162
• LifeSystem
• Range 480
• WARM TOUCH
• ICONIC
• Barbie x HEWI

Products and services

• System 900 Premium sanitary system combining outstanding design with top functionality, suitable for complex accessibility requirements in public buildings, available in powder-coated, PVD, chrome, and stainless steel finishes.
• System 900 Q Premium sanitary system variant with distinctive Q design, offering high-quality finish options including powder-coated, PVD, chrome, and stainless steel.
• System 800 Sanitary system with powder-coated finish, providing durable and functional solutions for various building requirements.
• System 162 Versatile system available in multiple finishes (powder-coated, PVD, chrome, stainless steel) for both sanitary and hardware applications.
• System 800 K (Dementia-Sensitive) Dementia-sensitive sanitary system designed with specific features to support users with cognitive impairments in care facilities.
• Range 477/801 Modular sanitary range suitable for professional care and home applications, featuring coordinated design across multiple product types.
• Range 480 Modern bathroom range featuring clean lines, premium materials, and innovative finishes including PVD surfaces for contemporary bathrooms.
• Range 802 LifeSystem LifeSystem for barrier-free bathrooms designed for care professionals, providing comprehensive accessibility solutions.
• Range 805 (Stainless Steel Dispensers) Stainless steel dispenser and sanitary range designed for high-traffic public areas with vandal-resistant properties.
• Range 805 Classic Classic variant of the 805 range offering robust sanitary solutions with stainless steel construction.
• System 111 (Lever Handles) Iconic lever handle design that is timeless and puristic. HEWI has written architectural history with this hardware piece, available in multiple finishes.
• Range 270 (Hardware) Hardware range featuring lever handles and fittings with PVD coatings for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
• ENTRO Handrail Systems Handrail systems providing visual and tactile support with color contrasts and Braille/profiled lettering options for accessibility compliance.
• Baby Changing Table Wall-mounted baby changing table for public spaces with controlled soft-opening, hooks for bags/jackets, and rear clamping compartment. TÜV tested and GS certified, complies with DIN 12221-1+2:2013 Type 2, designed for children up to 20kg/36 months.
• S50 Height-Adjustable Modules Height-adjustable WC and washbasin modules providing flexibility and accessibility for various user needs.
• Barbie x HEWI Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• System 900 meets complex requirements for accessibility in public buildings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Holscher DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish design agency specializing in strategic product design. Designed the HEWI baby changing table with Scandinavian design tradition, developing well-thought-through solutions for products and services for more than 50 years.
• MattelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensing partnership for Barbie x HEWI collection. Combines HEWI accessibility products with Barbie's iconic aesthetic and brand values of independence, inspiration, and diversity. Collection includes approximately 40 accessibility sanitary products.
• MIDAS Coating GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company founded by HEWI to strengthen and expand design and surface competence, specifically focused on coating technologies.
• HEWI Plastics TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary specializing in plastics technology, enabling in-house development and production of polymer components for HEWI product lines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Pressalit: Danish manufacturer specializing in accessible bathrooms, kitchen, and changing-place solutions for care and public segments. The most direct competitor to HEWI's accessibility sanitary systems, with overlapping products like height-adjustable washbasins and support rails.
• Ropox: Danish specialist in accessibility and ergonomic solutions for kitchens and bathrooms in care and disability settings. Directly comparable to HEWI's barrier-free sanitary and accessibility portfolio for professional care.
• Bobrick Washroom Equipment: Manufacturer of washroom accessories including stainless steel dispensers, partitions, and accessibility hardware. Comparable to HEWI's Range 805 stainless steel vandal-resistant public restroom systems and complementary accessories.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Standard: European manufacturer of bathroom solutions and water technologies serving residential, commercial, and healthcare. Overlaps with HEWI in commercial sanitary fittings and accessibility-oriented product ranges.
• Geberit: Swiss-listed manufacturer of sanitary systems and bathroom ceramics with a broad European installation footprint. Overlaps with HEWI in commercial sanitary systems and behind-the-wall/accessible bathroom solutions, but operates at far larger scale and broader category scope.
• Grohe: German premium sanitary fittings and bathroom solutions brand owned by LIXIL. Competes with HEWI in premium German-made sanitary fittings and is comparable in design-led positioning and European commercial/hospitality specification channels.
• Villeroy & Boch: Long-established German manufacturer of bathroom and tableware products. Comparable to HEWI as a heritage German sanitary brand with multi-segment presence (residential, hospitality, public) and a focus on design quality.
• Duravit: German manufacturer of designer bathroom ceramics, furniture, and wellness products. Comparable to HEWI in German-made design-led sanitary products serving hospitality, residential, and project/specification markets.
• Hansgrohe: German premium manufacturer of showers, bathroom and kitchen fixtures. Comparable to HEWI as a design-forward German sanitary brand serving hospitality and residential segments with strong European specification presence.

Emerging players

• Armitage Shanks: UK commercial sanitary brand (part of Ideal Standard) specializing in healthcare, education, and public-sector bathroom solutions. Comparable to HEWI's public-segment products and accessibility/compliance focus for institutional customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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