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Methven Australia

NZ-founded company Methven has been designing and manufacturing tapware for over 120 years.

Methven Australia


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November 11th, 2009


Since 1886 Methven has been bringing water innovation to the bathroom. In 120 years, we’ve taken the time to learn about you and what you want.

Today, we are renowned for breakthrough design and product development, distinctive aesthetics and environmental stand, and have won awards worldwide for the design and water saving aspects of our products.’¨ ’¨

As a nation far from the rest of the world, we have a unique relationship with water. We understand its power to calm, refresh and invigorate.  ’¨

Today, Methven is the largest supplier and leading designer and marketer of distinctive showerware, tapware and hot water valves to home renovators, plumbers and the building industry.

With a proud track record as true pioneers and innovators, we have a unique relationship with water.

We understand its power, to calm, refresh or invigorate. We’re acutely aware that it is one of the planets scarcest and most precious resources.

Our vision is to be a leading global brand, at the forefront of the reinvention of the showering experience. ’¨’¨Our design team is driven by a desire to capture and look after this power.

Our focus has been recognised by a host of global awards for design, innovation, water conservation and the unique experience our customers have with our products.

Over time we’ve learnt an awful lot about you and what you want.

Product Range
Tapware, showerware, valves’¨

Major Brands
Methven, Flexispray, Nefa, Watts

 

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