Grohe controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2010
European sanitary-fittings cartel
The European Commission concluded that European sanitary-fittings manufacturers had operated a cartel between 1992 and 2002. A collective fine of €622 million was imposed, with Grohe’s reported portion amounting to €54.8 million. Grohe subsequently introduced competition-law awareness programs and a stated zero-tolerance policy toward price-fixing.
Criticism over Russian market presence
Grohe has been criticized by organizations monitoring corporate activity in Russia for reportedly continuing operations there after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the introduction of related sanctions. The available reference material does not establish the precise scope or current status of the business in Russia.