1918: Foundation

1932: Start of enamel production in Ahlen / Germany

1934: Production of the freestanding steel bath made of several welded parts

1956: KALDEWEI produces the first shower trays

1957/58: Production of the first seamless bathtub made from a single sheet of steel and commissioning of the first bathtub press line

1970: KALDEWEI is Europe’s no. 1 in bathtubs

1974: First engagement of external designers

1989: Commissioning of the world’s largest U-type furnace

1992: Commissioning of the world’s most efficient bathtub press line

1994: Production of the world’s first floor-level shower surface made of KALDEWEI steel enamel: Superplan

2008: Start of production on state-of-the-art press line for shower surfaces and shower trays

2010: KALDEWEI receives “Brand of the Century” award

2013: Introduction of the world’s first enameled shower surface with integrated walloutlet: XETIS

2014: Introduction of the new KALDEWEI MEISTERSTÜCKE

2014: Introduction of the new KALDEWEI MEISTERSTÜCKE range with more than 120 design awards; KALDEWEI is one of the most acclaimed bathroom manufacturers in the world.

2015: Introduction of KALDEWEI washbasins made of KALDEWEI steel enamel