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CLASSEN wins EIFEL Award

Published on January 30, 2024
Group photo of an award ceremony: Several people are standing on stage, a woman is holding an award and a certificate in her hands – symbols of success, recognition, and the outstanding performance of the CLASSEN .
Kaisersesch, November 28, 2024 – The CLASSEN has received the coveted Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label for CERAMIN®. This award recognizes CERAMIN one of the most efficient and sustainable solutions for the construction and renovation industry.
CERAMIN a completely PVC-free floor covering made from recycled and recyclable polypropylene (PP). The use of harmless raw materials and energy-efficient production reduce its ecological footprint. The CLASSEN CERAMIN producing CERAMIN in Germany for over ten years and has continuously promoted environmentally friendly innovations in the flooring industry. In addition to Cradle to Cradle certification, CERAMIN has CERAMIN environmental and quality certificates such as the "Blue Angel" eco-label.
Picture: Julie Quervel (front center) with Albert Jung (front right), Thomas Basten (front left) and representatives of the Eifel Award (Image source: Eifel Tourismus GmbH)

Sustainability made in the Eifel

Simmerath/Kaisersesch, January 29, 2024. The pinnacle of sustainability is located in the heart of the Eifel region. This is demonstrated by the large number of companies in the region that are committed to environmentally friendly technologies and business practices beyond all measure. The EIFEL Award recognizes this commitment. In the sustainability category, the CLASSEN won for its exceptional achievements for the environment and the region.
This year, the Eifel Future Initiative is presenting the EIFEL Award to companies that are particularly committed to sustainability. At the award ceremony, city councillor and host Dr. Tim Grüttemeier emphasized the high standard of the submissions: "This year's award honours companies that not only talk about sustainability, but are already actively on the way with concrete projects." For the nomination, the jury not only looked at future projects, but also gained an insight into ongoing construction measures, energy-saving initiatives and innovations in the companies.

Laying green ground for the future

The CLASSEN impressed the Future Initiative with its continuous commitment to sustainable business practices since its founding and to this day. The family-run company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of laminate and designer flooring as well as wall tiles. It places a particular focus on environmentally friendly products. The CERAMIN® material, developed in-house, stands out. It is made from used plastic products and is therefore 100 percent recyclable. CLASSEN avoids harmful substances such as PVC or phthalates and instead relies on healthy alternatives. This is unique in the flooring industry and was developed and produced in the Eifel region.
Two hands hold a portion of colorful Ceramin® recyclate, with a large amount of the material in the background
Image: CERAMIN
The CLASSEN has been based in the Eifel region for decades and has its headquarters in Kaisersesch. Last year, the company opened one of the largest photovoltaic systems in the region here. Covering an area of 35,000 m², the solar panels produce enough electricity on sunny days to power the entire production facility exclusively with green energy. As one of the most important local employers, the family-owned company is committed to the region and supports the community financially and with land donations. The mayor of the Kaisersesch municipality, Albert Jung, and the district administrator, Thomas Basten, therefore traveled to the award ceremony to personally congratulate the company on winning the award. The CLASSEN commitment to the region and its many efforts and innovations for greater sustainability completely convinced the EIFEL Award jury.

Sustainability is teamwork

Julie Quervel, Sustainability Officer at the CLASSEN , accepted the EIFEL Award at the ceremony on behalf of almost 2,000 employees: "All of us at CLASSEN to a sustainable flooring industry that will continue CERAMIN ecological and environmentally friendly innovations such as CERAMIN in the future. To this end, we are always on the lookout for skilled workers who want to contribute to the green transformation here in the Eifel region. We are proud of the work that the entire team has achieved and are honored to receive the EIFEL Award for these achievements." The award now has a place of honor in the entrance area of the company's headquarters in Kaisersesch.
Three CLASSEN wearing gray polo shirts with the company logo are standing outdoors in front of a forest, smiling and holding sustainable floor coverings in their hands. The photo symbolizes environmentally friendly production, teamwork, and the connection between nature and modern manufacturing.

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About the CLASSEN Group

As a leading German manufacturer of wall and floor coverings, this family-owned company stands for technological leadership and sustainability. Under the motto "Floors For A Better Tomorrow," the approximately 2,000 employees of the CLASSEN are committed to a sustainable future in all areas of the value chain. With great passion and expertise, they achieve outstanding results – from resource conservation and long life cycles to the complete recycling of healthy wall and floor coverings.

CLASSEN avoids the use of chlorine, PVC, and plasticizers in its healthy wall and floor coverings. With numerous patents available to the entire industry, the company not only underscores its own independence, but also its ongoing commitment to our natural resources. With CERAMIN®, CLASSEN has developed CLASSEN material that consists largely of recycled plastics and is 100 percent recyclable. In this way, CLASSEN is making CLASSEN exemplary contribution to the circular economy.

Founded in 1962 by Dr. Hans-Jürgen Hannig, the family business is currently managed by three generations, including the founder himself.
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