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Home››Shaw Industries and Classen Form a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize the Flooring Market

Shaw Industries and Classen Form a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize the Flooring Market

Published onSeptember 15, 2023
Group photo of representatives from CLASSEN and Shaw at a meeting on the strategic North American partnership—a symbol of international cooperation, innovation, and sustainable flooring solutions

The partnership expands Shaw's innovative line of hard flooring products and enables Classen to significantly expand its presence in the North American flooring market

Dalton, Ga. – September 15, 2023 – Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces a strategic partnership with the Classen Group, an innovative manufacturer of hard flooring based in Germany that offers PVC-free products for commercial and residential applications. Through this partnership, Shaw will become the exclusive distributor of the company’s new commercial flooring products in North America.

“With their longstanding commitment and proven track record in innovation and design, Shaw and Classen have formed an ideal partnership based on their shared values and dedication to sophisticated design and exceptional service,” said Tim Baucom, President and CEO of Shaw. “Together, we can bring innovative products to market and optimally meet our customers’ diverse flooring needs.”

Classen’s portfolio of groundbreaking products meets the growing demand for alternative hard flooring in North America. The partnership with Shaw enables Classen to expand significantly in the region. The two companies share a commitment to unique product design inspired by Cradle to Cradle®, with a focus on product aesthetics and functional properties.

“This is an opportunity for Classen and Shaw to collaborate at a pivotal moment in the evolution of our companies in the areas of design, innovation, and product development,” said Dr. Moritz Menier, CEO of Classen Americas Inc. “Together, we will leverage our deep market expertise to collaboratively develop new flooring alternatives.”

About Shaw Industries

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient flooring, hardwood, tile and stone, artificial turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. The company meets its diverse customer needs through an extensive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo, and more.

Shaw is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with annual revenue exceeding $7 billion and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.shawinc.com for more information.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient flooring, hardwood, tile and stone, artificial turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. The company meets the diverse needs of its customers through an extensive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.

Shaw is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with annual revenue exceeding $7 billion and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.shawinc.com for more information.

Circularity for a Better Future

The Cradle to Cradle principle aims to design products so that they can be fully recycled without generating waste. CERAMIN is made of recycled and recyclable polypropylene (PP) and, at the end of its service life as flooring, can be reintroduced into the production cycle. Thanks to its material properties, it is suitable not only for reuse in new flooring but also for use in other products. This helps conserve resources and supports a sustainable circular economy.

A strong signal for the industry

With the Cradle to Cradle Material Health certification, the CLASSEN Group is sending a strong signal in support of sustainable innovation in the flooring industry. “This certification is another milestone for our company and demonstrates that sustainable business practices and high-quality product solutions can go hand in hand,” explains Sebastian Wendel, who is responsible for strategic business development at the CLASSEN Group.

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The partnership expands Shaw's innovative line of hard flooring products and enables Classen to significantly expand its presence in the North American flooring market

Dalton, Ga. — September 15, 2023 — Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces a strategic partnership with the Classen Group, an innovative manufacturer of hard flooring based in Germany that offers PVC-free solutions for commercial and residential applications. Through this partnership, Shaw will become the exclusive distributor of the company’s new commercial flooring products in North America.

"With their long-standing commitment and proven track record in innovation and sustainable design, Shaw and Classen have formed an ideal partnership based on their shared values and dedication to sophisticated design and exceptional service," said Tim Baucom, President and CEO of Shaw. "Together, we can bring innovative products to market and best meet our customers' diverse flooring needs."

Classen’s portfolio of innovative products meets the growing demand for alternative hard flooring in North America. The partnership with Shaw enables Classen to expand significantly in the region. The two companies share a commitment to unique product design inspired by Cradle to Cradle®, with a focus on health and well-being, climate protection, the circular economy, water and soil stewardship, and social equity.

"This is an opportunity for Classen and Shaw to collaborate at a pivotal moment in the development of our companies in the areas of design, innovation, and sustainability," said Dr. Moritz Menier, CEO of Classen Americas Inc. Together, we will leverage our deep market expertise to develop new flooring alternatives in partnership."

About Shaw Industries

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient flooring, hardwood, tile and stone, artificial turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. The company meets the diverse needs of its customers through an extensive portfolio of brands, including:Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo, and more. 

Shaw is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with annual revenue of more than $7 billion and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.shawinc.com for more information.


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