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Home››CLASSEN Receives the 2024 German Innovation Award for CERAMIN®

CLASSEN Receives the 2024 German Innovation Award for CERAMIN®

Published onMay 29, 2024
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Kaisersesch, November 28, 2024 — The CLASSEN Group has received the coveted Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label for CERAMIN®. This award recognizes CERAMIN as one of the most efficient and sustainable solutions for the construction and renovation industry.
CERAMIN is a completely PVC-free flooring made from recycled and recyclable polypropylene (PP). The use of safe raw materials and energy-efficient production reduce its environmental footprint. The CLASSEN Group has been manufacturing CERAMIN in Germany for over ten years and has consistently championed environmentally friendly innovations in the flooring industry. In addition to Cradle to Cradle certification, CERAMIN holds other environmental and quality certifications, such as the “Blue Angel” eco-label.
Kaisersesch, May 15, 2024 – On May 14, 2024, the material CERAMIN received the 2024 German Innovation Award in the “Excellence in Business to Business” category in recognition of its innovative strength and groundbreaking technology. Once again this year, the award recognized products, technologies, and services that break new ground and offer solutions that stand out for the added value they provide to users.
The German Innovation Award is organized by the German Design Council, a world-leading center of excellence for design, branding, and innovation. With over 330 member companies, it has been promoting exchange and networking within the global design community since 1953 through international initiatives, programs to support emerging talent, and events. The jury of the German Innovation Award consists of independent, interdisciplinary experts from the fields of technology, digitalization, and science. Lutz Dietzold, Managing Director of the German Design Council, emphasized the importance of targeted innovations for the future viability of companies and praised the diversity of the award-winning projects, which offer added value not only to industry but also to society.

In 2024, the German Innovation Award once again garnered an impressive response, with 520 submissions from 23 countries. In each category, the jury awarded a number of “Winner” honors for groundbreaking developments that are driving their respective industries forward through their originality, implementation, and effectiveness. CERAMIN also stood out here, thanks to its unique technology and ability to be reintroduced into material cycles.

CERAMIN is a material developed by the CLASSEN Group for PVC-free wall and floor coverings. It is characterized by its environmental friendliness and composition of 60% mineral filler and 40% polypropylene (PP), making it an alternative to vinyl and designer flooring. CERAMIN was developed as early as 2015 to meet modern requirements for living and workspaces. In addition to its product properties, CERAMIN is extremely robust and resistant to abrasion and moisture, as well as exceptionally dimensionally stable. Taken together, all these aspects fully convinced the jury of the German Innovation Award.

In addition to the German Innovation Award, CERAMIN has received numerous other prestigious awards in recent years, including the Green Collection Award, the Eifel Award, and the Interzum Award. These achievements attest to CERAMIN’s high level of innovation as well as the CLASSEN Group’s ongoing commitment to future-oriented, high-quality flooring solutions.

For more information about CERAMIN, please visit the website: www.ceramin.de

Kaisersesch, May 15, 2024 – On May 14, 2024, the material CERAMIN received the German Innovation Award 2024 in the “Excellence in Business to Business” category in recognition of its innovative strength and groundbreaking technology. Once again this year, the award recognized products, technologies, and services that break new ground and offer solutions that stand out for the added value they provide to users and the environment.

The German Innovation Award is organized by the German Design Council, a world-leading center of excellence for design, branding, and innovation. With over 330 member companies, it has been promoting exchange and networking within the global design community since 1953 through international initiatives, programs to support emerging talent, and events. The jury for the German Innovation Awards is composed of independent, interdisciplinary experts from the fields of technology, digitalization, and science. Lutz Dietzold, Managing Director of the German Design Council, emphasized the importance of targeted innovations for the future viability of companies and praised the diversity of the award-winning projects, which offer added value not only for industry but also for society and the environment.

In 2024, the German Innovation Award once again garnered an impressive response, with 520 submissions from 23 countries. In each category, the jury awarded a number of “Winner” honors for groundbreaking developments that are driving their respective industries forward through their originality, implementation, and effectiveness. CERAMIN also stood out in this regard, thanks to its unique technology and recyclability.

CERAMIN is a material developed by the CLASSEN Group for PVC-free wall and floor coverings. It is characterized by its environmentally friendly and health-conscious composition of 60% mineral filler and 40% polypropylene (PP), making it a more sustainable alternative to vinyl and design flooring. CERAMIN was developed as early as 2015 to meet modern requirements for living and workspaces. In addition to its environmental compatibility, CERAMIN is extremely robust and resistant to abrasion and moisture, as well as exceptionally dimensionally stable. Taken together, all these aspects fully convinced the jury of the German Innovation Awards.

In addition to the German Innovation Award, CERAMIN has received numerous other prestigious awards in recent years, including the Green Collection Award, the Eifel Award, and the Interzum Award. These achievements attest to CERAMIN’s high level of innovation as well as the CLASSEN Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainable, high-quality flooring solutions.

For more information about CERAMIN, please visit the website: www.ceramin.de


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As a leading German manufacturer of wall and floor coverings, CLASSEN stands for technological leadership and durable product solutions. Approximately 2,000 employees worldwide are committed to efficient processes, responsible use of materials, and continuous improvement throughout the entire value chain. With professional expertise and dedication, they promote resource-efficient processes, durable product concepts, and the return of suitable materials to the recycling loop. CLASSEN deliberately avoids the use of chlorine, PVC, and plasticizers in its wall and floor coverings.


With numerous patents available to the entire industry, the company underscores not only its own independence but also its commitment to continuous innovation. With CERAMIN®, CLASSEN has developed a material that consists largely of recycled plastic and is highly recyclable. In doing so, CLASSEN is making an exemplary contribution to the circular economy. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Hans-Jürgen Hannig, this family-owned company is currently managed by three generations, including the founder himself, who are involved in day-to-day operations.
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