Our Story
Our history bears witness to progress, valuable longevity and solid reliability. It is a promise for the future.
Over 100 years of experience in production.
The renowned Wasserwerk brand is part of W. Kirchhoff Inc. under the umbrella of the SCHÜTTE Group. A leading European supplier of high-quality sanitary products. And with a history of over 100 years. Our experts have been manufacturing Wasserwerk fittings at the Wallenhorst site in Germany since 2021.
1922
103 years ago, the brothers Paul and Helmut Kirchhoff founded Wilhelm Kirchhoff oHG, a company that initially produced very sturdy coat hooks.
1945
The company has been producing sanitary equipment in Iserlohn since 1945.
1976
Around 50 years after it was founded, the family-run company began supplying DIY stores, department stores and the wholesale trade with sanitary installation products such as fittings, shower systems and pipe fittings.
1989
Wilhelm Kirchhoff oHG expands its sales activities to Europe.
2011
The company, now called W. Kirchhoff GmbH, becomes part of the SCHÜTTE Group. The headquarters will be in Wallenhorst, Germany.
2015
All business activities are managed from the head office in Wallenhorst. The new construction of an advanced logistics center enables optimal delivery processes.
2021
We founded the premium brand Wasserwerk for our discerning customers. Our guiding principle: to produce the best fittings "Manufactured in Germany".
2022
W. Kirchhoff GmbH celebrates its 100th anniversary.
2024
Together with the design and branding agency The Studios from Hamburg, Wasserwerk has been given the finishing touches and a strengthened brand identity. Ready for the future.
2025
Wasserwerk strengthens its brand identity with a new brand image and the launch of a new product line. Ready for the future.
Our Values
European Quality
Each of our fittings has a history of precision, passion and dedication.
Our promise to you.
Limited lifetime
warranty.
should last.
Sustainable and
eco-friendly.
production to packaging.
Cutting edge
technology.
flawless performance.