What once began in 1928 with the production of cards for the jewelry industry has meanwhile developed into an international company with a wide range of various products.
Consistent new product developments and product improvements ensure our sustainable corporate success.
History
Effective product presentation for over 90 years
What once started with the development of presentation aids for the Pforzheim jewelry industry has developed into a nationally and internationally successful company that operates across all industries.
2018
The traditional company celebrates its 90th anniversary.
2017
Doubling of production capacities in digital printing.
2017
Construction of an automated production line for slip-box boxes.
2016
Market launch of the Faisst hardshell cases.
2015
Opening of the first online shop for Rebra trays
2015
Commissioning of own 3-D printer for sample production.
2014
Continuous expansion of new components and profiles of Faisst cases.
2010
Acquisition of Faisst GmbH and implementation in the Kling Group.
2009
Acquisition of Bossert GmbH and implementation in the Kling Group.
2008
Founding of Kling Swiss SA and Global Tender Asia Ltd.
To support its Swiss customers, Kling renames the company Intergaine to “Kling Swiss”. Founding of the trade organisation “Global Tender Asia Ltd“ in China to ensure the smooth handling of orders in the Far East.
2007
Foundation of Mon Decor & Tablo Design
Founding of the company Mon Decor, which supports jewellers and retailers with its mail-order company. “Tablo Design GmbH” is founded from Kling's in-house design department.
2001
Expansion and renovation of the company headquarters
After an expansion and conversion of the company headquarters, Kling's new showroom is unveiled in Birkenfeld.
2000
The company changes its name to “Kling GmbH”.
The company is renamed "Kling GmbH" and the Swiss company "Inter-Gaine SA" is purchased.
1994
The 3rd generation of management at Kling
Kling goes into its 3rd management generation with Dipl. Betriebswirt (FH) Markus Bächtold.
1988
Completion of the new company building
Completion of the new company building and relocation of “Friedrich Kling GmbH” to Carl-Benz-Straße in Birkenfeld.
1958
Acquisition of the "Friedrich Kling" company by Manfred Bächtold
Businessman Manfred Bächtold, only 21 at the time, acquires the company from the couple Friedrich and Ella Kling. Over the course of the following decades, Kling develops into a complete provider for displays, decorations, sales aids and store fittings for wholesalers and manufacturers of all kinds of products.
1928
Foundation of the company "Friedrich Kling GmbH"
Entrepreneur Friedrich Kling acquires a cardboard manufacturing workshop in Pforzheim with five employees and converts the production line to the manufacture of velvet cards for the jewellery industry.
