| 1945 |
The company Klubert + Schmidt is founded in Pottenstein by two former engineers of the Junkers Flug- und Motorenwerke, Mr. Karl Klubert and Mr. Alfred Schmidt. |
| 1949 |
The first swirl chamber for diesel engines is created by K+S. To date, over 8 million of these have been produced. |
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| 1953 |
Manufacturing of the first exhaust gas flap. Up to now, 5 million have been produced and shipped to manufacturers of commercial vehicles. |
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| 1970 |
25th anniversary of the company. |
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| 1996 |
Start of the development and testing of EGR valves for the hot gas side. |
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| 1997 |
Certification of the quality management system according to DIN ISO 9001 by LGA Intercert. |
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| 2001 |
The company moves from the idyllic town center of Pottenstein to the new production facilities in the industrial area "Am Langen Berg" on the outskirts of Pottenstein.
Certification of the environment management system according to ISO 14001 by the LGA Intercert. |
| 2004 |
The prize for sustainable company administration is awarded to K+S by the District Administrator of the county of Bayreuth. |
| 2005 |
Re-certification of the integrated management system according to DIN ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 by the DEKRA Intertek.
Advancement of the management system so that it will comply with the quality norm ISO/TS 16949:2002 of the automotive industry. |
