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Home››CLASSEN Group Wins DOMOTEX Green Collection Award

CLASSEN Group Wins the DOMOTEX Green Collection Award

Published onJanuary 17, 2024
Group photo of CLASSEN Teams a trade show with the certificate for the 2024 Green Collection Award for sustainable, PVC-free flooring—a symbol of innovation, environmental awareness, and successful product development.
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.

International Panel of Experts Honors Innovative Material CERAMIN

Hanover/Kaisersesch, January 17, 2024. On January 11, 2024, at DOMOTEX, the material CERAMIN received the Green Collection Award for its contributions to circular economy practices in the flooring industry. The leading flooring trade show in Hanover recognized innovative and inspiring achievements by companies in the field of environmental protection for the second time.
An international jury of renowned experts, led by Dr. phil. Jacqueline Lemm, director of the Institute for Soil Systems in Aachen, selected the winners from over 70 different submissions. The specially developed, PVC-free material CERAMIN stood out for its composition and product properties: “CERAMIN from CLASSEN is an innovative combination of natural minerals and polypropylene that results in a product with defined technical properties—one that also impressed the jury with its quality.” At the awards ceremony, Lemm emphasized the high quality of the submissions and the progress made by many companies in the industry. This makes winning an award in this demanding competition all the more significant.
Awards Ceremony with the Team and Certificates at the Green Collection Award 2024
Image: Domotex 2024, Green Collection Award Winner / Source: “Deutsche Messe”

Excellent quality

For many years, the CLASSEN Group has been developing products with defined material and product properties. Material composition and recyclability play an important role in the development of the CERAMIN material. The product contains recycled content and is suitable for return to material cycles. It is free of PVC and phthalates. The Blue Angel certification confirms compliance with the relevant requirements for certified products.

CERAMIN wall and floor coverings are designed for a variety of applications and feature defined technical properties. The CLASSEN Group develops products with a focus on material efficiency and recyclability. This is complemented by optimized production processes and a supply chain that prioritizes suppliers from Germany and Europe. Taken together, these aspects convinced the expert jury of the Green Collection Awards.
Close-up of a floor sample showing grain and a measuring device
Image: CERAMIN sample board

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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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