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Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces a strategic partnership with the Classen Group, an innovative hard surface flooring manufacturer based in Germany that offers PVC-free solutions for commercial and residential environments. Through this partnership, Shaw will become the sole distributor of the company’s new commercial flooring products in North America.

Ein bedeutender Schritt in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit wird heute von der CLASSEN Gruppe bekanntgegeben. Das Familienunternehmen, das seit seiner Gründung auf die Entwicklung nachhaltiger und umweltbewusster Produkte setzt, unterstreicht nun sein Engagement für eine grünere Zukunft durch die Etablierung einer eigenen Nachhaltigkeitsabteilung. Damit reagiert die CLASSEN Gruppe nicht nur auf die wachsende Nachfrage nach umweltfreundlichen Produkten, sondern verdeutlicht auch die langanhaltende Nachhaltigkeitsphilosophie des Unternehmens, die über Generationen hinweg gepflegt wird.

The CLASSEN Group presents its new sales structure, which brings a breath of fresh air and a new dynamic to the family-owned company. With this change, the CLASSEN Group is striving to strengthen sales within the company and promote closer networking and cross-departmental cooperation.

"PVC is not a material of the future and PVC production and use should be stopped yesterday rather than today". With this clear finding, Cradle-To-Cradle pioneer Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart introduces his interim report on the cooperation between BRAUNGART EPEA - Internationale Umweltforschung GmbH and the CLASSEN Group. Against the backdrop of the approaching PVC ban under the Green Deal and the REACH Regulation of the European Union, the focus is shifting to materials, products and processes that are suitable for the circular economy and are neither harmful to humans nor the environment.

The CLASSEN Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of floor coverings, was able to place a green promissory note for the first time via the digital platform finpair, which brokers promissory notes to interested investors. The issuance of the green promissory note is in line with the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and was reviewed by imug GmbH, one of the leading research and consulting institutions for sustainability, with an unqualified SPO (second party opinion).

Akzenta Paneele + Profile GmbH, a subsidiary of the Classen Group, filed a lawsuit against the two companies Kronoflooring GmbH and KRONOSPAN GmbH Lampertswalde with the Düsseldorf Regional Court on 25 May 2023 (file number 4c O 29/23).

Die Classen Gruppe ist mit ihrem Laminatwerk und mehr als 800 Mitarbeitern am Standort Baruth einer der größten Arbeitgeber in der Region. Da sich das Unternehmen ständig weiterentwickelt, sucht Classen für den Ausbildungsbeginn im Sommer noch Auszubildende für den kaufmännischen und technischen Bereich. Am 30. Juni haben daher alle Interessierten von 10 bis 17 Uhr die Möglichkeit, sich über die verschiedenen Ausbildungsberufe zu informieren und einen Blick auf den Arbeitsplatz und die nachhaltige Produktion im modernsten Laminatwerk der Welt zu werfen.

On an area of 35,000 m², the new photovoltaic plant of the CLASSEN Group produces green energy for the production site in Kaisersesch. The massive solar park generates enough electricity annually to power around 1,300 two-person households for an entire year or to supply a soccer stadium with energy for around 200 games.

The self-developed tile alternative CERAMIN® Tiles receives the internationally renowned Interzum Award for its exceptionally high product quality. The prize is awarded by a renowned international jury of experts for exceptional products.

The CLASSEN Group brought innovative design, sustainable flooring and product innovations to BAU 2023. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of laminate flooring and PVC-free wall and floor coverings, the family-owned company and its products play a leading role in circular economy and sustainability for the entire industry. This was also reflected in the booth concept.