GRAF – the market leader with an innovative spirit
For more than 45 years, the Graf brand has been synonymous with innovative high–quality plastic containers. The various awards we have received are testament to our constant drive for innovation.
Designpreis Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Each year, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and the German Design Council awards outstanding product design with the "Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland". Four GRAF products have already been nominated for the award:
2011 | GRAF Platin Flat tank |
2009 | GRAF Carat underground rainwater tank |
2007 | GRAF percolation tunnel |
Plus X Award in the High Quality und Design categories
144 top class jurors from 32 different countries have awarded the Plus X Award. Products receiving a Plus X Award demonstrate qualities which only branded products can offer, namely excellent design, high quality, operating convenience, functionality and ecological efficiency.
Plus X Award in the High Quality und Design categories - GRAF Platin flat tank
Plus X Award in the High Quality category - GRAF Carat underground tank
Product of the Year
Six GRAF products have already been awarded the title "Product of the Year" in the contest organised by industry association Pro-K-Konsumprodukte aus Kunststoff e.V.. Each year, the trade association awards products for designs displaying creativity, aesthetics and outstanding functions.
2010 | GRAF Platin flat tank |
| GRAF internal Optimax-Pro filter |
2006 | GRAF percolation tunnel |
2002 | GRAF percolation bloc |
1999 | GRAF Herkules tank |
Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2009
The “Große Preis des Mittelstandes” contest, organised by Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung, is the most important award for mid-size companies in Germany. The criteria are overall development, job security, innovation, commitment and marketing.
Otto Graf GmbH was able to beat off strong competition from 3366 companies and is among the contest's 23 finalists.
Entrepreneur of the Year
In 2008, Ernst & Young awarded its twelfth “Entrepreneur of the Year” after hunting down the best company in Germany achieving both success and sustainable growth. Of the 300 companies nominated, only 65 reached the final round of the famous contest. Otto Graf GmbH was among the finalists for the second year running.
2008: Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist
2007: Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist
Patents and utility patents
More than 200 international patents and utility patents protect GRAF's products and developments. Our in-house product development team designs product solutions for our customers. These solutions undergo various internal stages, such as the planning phase, concept and draft phase and the rollout phase. Graf aims to provide its customers with water management products that are both unique and well-engineered.
