CLASSEN confirms its environmental strategy and builds a new energy center in Baruth. In addition, the Kaisersesch site is developed into the reference in the sustainable production of design & vinyl wall and flooring
Launch of the world's first vinyl floor without PVC, awarded with the "Blue Angel"
2018
Kaisersesch (DE)
2016
Kaisersesch (DE)
CLASSEN founds the Design Center and hires a creative team with workshop, scanner and digital development
CLASSEN is the first manufacturer of laminate flooring with high-quality and unique digital printing process
2013
Baruth / Mark near by Berlin (DE)
2011
Kaisersesch (DE)
Production start of the new vinyl and design floors at the Kaisersesch site
Introduction of the new, patented LLT (Liquid Layer Technology) production process
2009
Baruth / Mark near by Berlin (DE)
2007
Baruth / Mark near by Berlin (DE)
Start of production at CLASSEN's own MDF board factory of Fiberboard GmbH
Introduction of the new CLASSEN megaloc locking system
2006
Kaisersesch (DE)
2002
Baruth / Mark near by Berlin (DE)
Production start CLASSEN Industries GmbH; at present most modern laminate factory of the world
The first container to the United States of America is loaded in Kaisersesch
1998
Kaisersesch (DE)
1994
Kaisersesch (DE)
Relocation of the company CLASSEN Holzkontor to Kaisersesch
Production start of wall panels
1986
Kaisersesch (DE)
1979
Kaisersesch (DE)
CLASSEN has 100 employees
Takeover of the company Wilhelm Classen by Dr. Hannig (current owner)
1967
Hürth near by Köln (DE)
1949
Hürth near by Köln (DE)
Foundation of the retail trade company Wilhelm Classen