The company HOGRI Honer & Grimm GmbH & Co. KG
HOGRI is a family business. Since it was founded in 1909, it has specialized in manufacturing gifts made of precious metals. HOGRI is now run by the fourth generation, continuing its commitment to the traditional cornerstones of company policy: High quality and reliable partnership with specialty stores.

Today this business philosophy is rounded off by the pursuit of consistent design ideas. With the FRIENDS FOREVER brand HOGRI manufactures high-grade steel gifts with excellent utility. The product and packaging are combined to make each article an equally original and valuable unit that radiates cheer and waking long-forgotten wishes.

History

1909 Founding of the business by Philipp Honer and Silvester Grimm. From the beginning, gift articles, tea and smoking sets and dining implements are manufactured.

1918-1939 The company survives World War I and the Depression with effort. In the mid-1920s over 200 men and women work at HOGRI.

1939-1948 During World War II, in addition to dining implements, tea sets and smoking sets, ammunition items are manufactured. After the war, manufacturing starts again with 35 employees.

1948-1964Under the managing directors Karl Honer and Wolfgang Honer, the company rises to become the leading manufacturer of brass and copper watering cans.

1964 The company moves into its new production facilities. Constant growth has necessitated the construction of a larger building, which is now located in the Spaichingen city center.

1980 Fire in the factory building. Due to the damage, production is halted for several weeks. Increasing importance as a supplier to industry, especially to the clock industry.

1990 First cooperation with designer Hans Gabriel Schroll, Eleganza series.

1992 Honer & Grimm KG changes its name to the HOGRI Honer & Grimm GmbH & Co. KG.

1998 With the salad serving set, the Friends Forever series is born. This is now the most important series for the company.

2001Launch of the HOGRI Internet appearance to improve customer service and public relations.