Duravit is a company with deep roots and a tradition that dates back to 1817. It all began in Hornberg in the Black Forest, where Georg Friedrich Horn established a factory dedicated to porcelain production. In 1956, Duravit took the leap into the sanitary world and began producing sanitary products – and the name Duravit was born. Today, Duravit operates internationally with 11 production facilities and around 7,000 employees worldwide.
Since its inception, Duravit has had a strong connection to the surrounding nature of the Black Forest. As an active partner and sponsor of the Black Forest Nature Park, the company's commitment to environmental protection is evident – both in production and in the choice of materials. Duravit exclusively uses natural raw materials and works with resource-saving manufacturing methods. The environmentally friendly efforts are recognized, among other things, through ISO 14001 certification.
Duravit combines modern technology with classic craftsmanship. Although production today is high-tech, human skills still play a crucial role in ensuring the high quality the company is known for.