Franke Group
Swiss manufacturer of premium kitchen sinks, faucets, and coffee systems for residential and professional markets, distributed through kitchen trade and wholesale networks globally.
Franke Group, founded by Hermann Franke in Aarburg, Switzerland in 1911, is a world-leading manufacturer of kitchen sinks and systems, professional coffee machines, and foodservice equipment. Family-owned across four generations, the company employs around 9,000 people across 25 production sites in 16 countries. Its three divisions, Kitchen Systems, Coffee Systems, and Foodservice Systems, supply kitchen trade wholesalers, hotel operators, and professional catering distributors worldwide. Franke's stainless-steel sinks and worktops are specified by kitchen studios, architects, and home-builder trade accounts across Europe and North America. The company's Swiss engineering precision and 110+ year track record underpin its wholesale premium positioning.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Aarburg, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1911
- Website
- franke.com
- Categories
- Kitchen & Tableware, Plumbing, HVAC & Fixtures, Industrial Supplies
- Markets
- Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Spain, Austria, Netherlands
Verified facts
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-02 Domain registry record
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-07-21 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)
- Construction products sold in the EU need a Declaration of Performance and CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation. European Commission (CPR)