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.


1948-1964
Under 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.


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

2005
In close cooperation with renown Designer Christian von Boetticher HOGRI developed the product concept of the new series GEO

2005
In November 2005 the construction of the new factory building was begun. Planned date of completion: August 2006.

2006
August: move-in into the new factory building

2007
May: Installation of polishing and grinding robot cell