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