Under the name “Gebrüder Claas” (Claas Brothers), the firm became well known all around the world. So who were the company’s founding fathers, August, Bernhard, Franz and Theo, and what were they like?
Join us on a journey through the past century – on the path leading from the knotter to today’s LEXION machines, the world’s most powerful combine harvester.
Experience the fascinating story of CLAAS at first hand. Join us on an exciting journey through the history of agricultural technology in the CLAAS company museum.
One of the first instruments with which CLAAS became active on international capital markets was a syndicated credit facility (syndicated loan) in 1997.
Many companies have a history – but some of them have also made history. CLAAS has helped to define the world of agriculture. Join us as we delve into the history of the company since its establishment back in 1913.
A passion for agriculture.
Many companies have a history – but some of them have also made history. CLAAS has helped to define the world of agriculture. Join us as we delve into the history of the company since its establishment back in 1913.
The knotter
The legendary knotter was issued with the patent number 372140 in 1921, and was the first patent taken out by the Claas brothers. But what exactly is a knotter?
Company history
It all began with a knotter. Find out how a small blacksmith’s workshop grew into one of the world’s leading producers of agricultural machinery.
Museum
Experience the fascinating story of CLAAS at first hand. Join us on an exciting journey through the history of agricultural technology in the CLAAS company museum.
