A family of pioneers

Kaiser Wilhelm II, the the last German Emperor, was still on the throne when, in 1913, August Claas registered a trade at the relevant office in Herzebrock in the Westphalian province. It was the birth of a great vision – inventive genius, an openness to the world and determination were the qualities that helped grow a family business into a global company over the course of a century.

There is hardly any remark that sums up August Claas better than the sentence "Then we'll just do it on our own".

August Claas

A visionary and man of action.

For him, two of life's priorities were keeping the cigar in his mouth and enough water under the keel. He was considered a shrewd judge of character: a born diplomat.

Theo Claas

A born diplomat.

The employees gave him the respectful title "Father of the Tool Workshop". His philosophy was: "The only way we can compete is if we can provide the best there is."

Franz Claas junior

Machine builder and designer.

People liked the calm and relaxed nature of the eldest brother, and the sensible advice he gave. He acted as a unofficial employee representative.

Bernhard Claas

Y man people could trust.

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CLAAS product history

From the knotter to the LEXION – take a look at the products that have made CLAAS the company what it is today.

Products

Firmenhistorie

Product history

A family of pioneers

CLAAS product history