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The CLASSEN Group and the naturwind group of companies recently announced their cooperation in the planning of a new wind farm in the forest north of Mückendorf. The aim of the project is to generate clean energy for regional industry and residents, thereby making an important contribution to the energy transition in Brandenburg.

Kaisersesch, February 07, 2024 - The CLASSEN Group, renowned manufacturer of laminate flooring and PVC-free, recyclable polymer flooring, is pleased to announce the publication of the CERAMIN Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

The pinnacle of sustainability is located in the heart of the Eifel. This is demonstrated by the large number of companies in the region that go above and beyond to promote environmentally friendly technologies and business. The EIFEL Award recognises this commitment. The CLASSEN Group won in the sustainability category for its exceptional achievements for the environment and the region.

On 16 December 2023, the CLASSEN Group took part in the Christmas market for associations in Baruth/Mark. The proceeds from the sale of mulled wine and candy floss were collected specifically for charitable purposes. On 19 January 2024, the management of the CLASSEN Group, represented by Mr Carsten Buhlmann, presented a donation of €400.00 to the Baruth children's fire brigade.

CERAMIN received the Green Collection Award at DOMOTEX on January 11, 2024 for its outstanding contribution to sustainability and the circular economy in the flooring industry. The leading trade fair for floor coverings in Hanover honored innovative and inspiring achievements by companies for environmental protection for the second time.

The CLASSEN Group, a pioneer in the development of technologically innovative DIY flooring, announces that it will be launching its first PVC-free dryback product for the contract sector towards the end of this year. The CLASSEN Group has made a name for itself in recent years through the development of pioneering technologies and is now setting new standards in the flooring industry with "CERAMIN Flex".

The CLASSEN Group, one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality laminate as well as CERAMIN wall and floor coverings, has announced its participation in this year's Branchentag Holz in Cologne, focusing on its first-class laminate range, the trend-setting PVC-free gluing/clicking product concept "NUVA" (CERAMIN) and doors. The event will take place on 07 and 08 November 2023 at the Köln Messezentrum.

On September 30, 2023, the fire department in the Teltow-Fläming district carried out a successful emergency drill at the local industrial company Fiberboard GmbH, with the keyword "hazardous goods large". Fiberboard GmbH, which is part of the CLASSEN Group and produces high-quality HDF/MDF for laminate flooring, together with its sister company CLASSEN Industries GmbH, is the world's largest site for laminate flooring with an impressive capacity of over 80 million square meters. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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.

A significant step towards sustainability is announced today by the CLASSEN Group. The family-owned company, which has focused on developing sustainable and environmentally conscious products since its foundation, is now underlining its commitment to a greener future by establishing its own sustainability department. In doing so, the CLASSEN Group is not only responding to the growing demand for environmentally friendly products, but also highlighting the company's long-standing philosophy of sustainability, which has been cultivated over generations.