The new performance shirts were presented to the club during an official handover ceremony held on November 11, 2025, at the showroom at the main location in Kaisersesch. Board member Johannes Kirsch accepted the gear on behalf of the JFV. The modern performance shirts are intended to outfit several youth teams, thereby providing long-term support for the club’s important youth development efforts. Especially for young players, high-quality equipment is an essential component for taking the field with motivation and pride.

Johannes Kirsch, a member of the board of JFV Schieferland, expressed his gratitude for the continued support during the handover ceremony:

“Our partnership with CLASSEN of great value to us. It demonstrates that the promotion of youth soccer in our region is taken seriously. The new performance jerseys give our young players a uniform, professional look—and that boosts motivation, team spirit, and a sense of belonging. We are very grateful for this reliable partnership.”

For many years, the JFV Schieferland has been dedicated to the athletic and personal development of young people in the region. Sponsorship initiatives like this play a vital role in ensuring that training and matches can be held at a high level. Thanks to the support of companies like CLASSEN , the club CLASSEN continue to expand its youth development programs and provide young players with optimal conditions.

In addition to its commitment to youth soccer, the CLASSEN places great emphasis on supporting young people within its own company. With a wide range of apprenticeships, dual degree programs, and diverse entry-level opportunities, CLASSEN offers CLASSEN and young adults attractive prospects for their professional future. Modern workplaces, diverse opportunities for continuing education, and hands-on training ensure that young professionals are optimally prepared for their future careers.

As a leading German manufacturer of wall and floor coverings, this family-owned company is synonymous with technological leadership and sustainability. Under the motto “Feel Good Floors,” the approximately 2,000 employees of the CLASSEN are committed to a sustainable future across all areas of the value chain. With great passion and expertise, they achieve outstanding results—from resource conservation and a long product lifecycle to the complete recycling of healthy wall and floor coverings.

For its healthy wall and floor coverings, CLASSEN avoids the use of chlorine, PVC, and plasticizers. With numerous patents available to the entire industry, the company underscores not only 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 makes CLASSEN exemplary contribution to the circular economy.

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