Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1966
Brita Group is a manufacturer of water filtration products, with headquarters in Taunusstein, Germany, near Wiesbaden. Founded in 1966 by Heinz Hankammer, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the consumer, professional filter, and dispenser markets, including the gastronomy and public institution sectors. In April 2026, BRITA became co-sponsor and hydration partner of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, according to endurance.biz.
Brita Group at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1966
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Renewable Energy
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
60 years in operation (founded 1966).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Brita Group is a manufacturer of water filtration products, with headquarters in Taunusstein, Germany, near Wiesbaden. Founded in 1966 by Heinz Hankammer, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the consumer, professional filter, and dispenser markets, including the gastronomy and public institution sectors. In April 2026, BRITA became co-sponsor and hydration partner of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, according to endurance.biz.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1966 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Brita Group makes
The company operates five production facilities in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and China, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Emissions, Plastic (source: brita.co.uk).
Certifications
Brita Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — brita.in
ISO 45001 — brita.co.jp
ISO 9001 — brita.co.uk
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
BMW — reported by endurance.biz
Latest developments
2026-06-08 — How Hello Klean Became Brita's First Beauty Investment And What's Next | Beauty Independent (beautyindependent.com)
2026-04-14 — We have some exciting news at Initiative UK! 🎉 Were so pleased to share that we have been appointed as the new UK media agency for BRITA Group. | Initiative UK (linkedin.com)
2026-04-09 — BRITA on-board with BMW BERLIN-MARATHON as co-sponsor and hydration partner - endurance.biz (endurance.biz)
2026-03-18 — Advising Hello Klean on Britas strategic investment (taylorwessing.com)
2026-03-13 — BRITA backs Hello Klean with first-ever beauty investment - TheIndustry.beauty (theindustry.beauty)
2026-03-12 — BRITA Group's Strategic Investment in Hello Klean (helloklean.com)
Company details
In March 2026, BRITA made its first beauty industry investment in Hello Klean, as reported by TheIndustry.beauty. Brita Group was founded in 1966, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 60 years in operation (founded 1966). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Brita Group make?
Brita Group is a manufacturer of water filtration products, with headquarters in Taunusstein, Germany, near Wiesbaden. Founded in 1966 by Heinz Hankammer, the company employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and has estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the consumer, professional filter, and dispenser markets, including the gastronomy and public institution sectors. In April 2026, BRITA became co-sponsor and hydration partner of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, according to endurance.biz.
When was Brita Group founded?
Brita Group was founded in 1966.
How big is Brita Group?
Brita Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Brita Group hold?
Brita Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are Brita Group's customers?
Public sources directly reference BMW as a counterparty of Brita Group. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 800-368-4824
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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