News from the Kläger Group

Digitalization at the Kläger Group – A Conversation with Thorsten Speck

Since August 2025, Thorsten Speck has been strengthening the Kläger Group as Digital Transformation Manager. As of March 2026, he will also take over the leadership of IT and Digital Transformation at group level. This combines IT leadership and digital strategy in one role and positions the department as a value-creation partner within the company.

Denken in Generationen – Die Kläger Group ehrt ihren Gründer Karl Kläger

In July 2025, Karl Kläger – founder of the Kläger Group – would have turned 100 years old. The company used this occasion to honor his legacy during a company assembly, express gratitude, and reflect on an extraordinary personality and corporate journey.

The Kläger Group Focuses on Sustainability – Transition to Green Power from Wind Energy

The Kläger Group, which includes Vema, takes new steps in energy procurement. Amid the growing complexity of the energy market, the Kläger Group is adopting a sustainable solution by partnering with node.energy, a specialist in innovative energy supply concepts.

A Look Behind the Scenes: Petra Kopp on Her Role as Management Representative of the Kläger Group

Planning, monitoring, control, and continuous improvement – Petra Kopp, Management Representative of the Kläger Group, stands for the highest quality standards. With her expertise and passion for quality management, she drives digitalization and process optimization across the three companies of the Kläger Group and shares exciting insights into her work and the daily challenges of […]

Company Anniversary – Kläger Group Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Hartha

Hartha/Neusäß, June 2024 – The Kläger Group is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a grand summer festival at Kläger SPC in Hartha. The energy park on the neighboring property was also officially inaugurated.

Groundbreaking for Kläger Group’s Energy Park in Hartha

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony took place for the construction of a photovoltaic system and a battery storage container by Kläger Plastik GmbH on an open area next to the company building of Kläger SPC GmbH & Co. KG in Hartha. The energy park represents the largest individual project in the entire […]

The Masterpiece Line is a German Innovation Award Winner

The products in the Masterpiece Line are among the winners of the coveted German Innovation Award 2022. In the “Excellence in Business to Business – Materials & Surfaces” category, the professional sprayers in the Masterpiece Line received the accolade of “Winner”, both for their special chemical resistance to aggressive media and their outstanding level of […]

Professional tips: The correct cleaning and care of your Kläger Plastik compressed air sprayer

We asked the experts on your behalf: Ralf Knüttel and Sebastian Keder, our specialists at the Chemical Application Center, have some valuable tips about the easiest way to ensure the longevity and full functional capability of your compressed air sprayer.

A look behind the scenes at our Chemical Application Center

The Kläger Chemical Application Center (CAC) is responsible for customized chemical resistance consulting and testing tailored to the specific requirements of our customers. The department is headed by our PhD chemist, Dr. Christian Melchert. Through this exclusive service, Kläger Plastik ensures that your product can be applied to the customer’s needs in the best possible […]

Management Team at Kläger Expands

Neusäß/Hartha, January 2021 – Achim Windschiegl has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will now be responsible for day-to-day operations, including the Purchasing and Production Planning departments. Together with Kristian Kläger (CEO and Managing Partner), Helmut Möckel (current CFO), and André Droescher (designated CFO), Achim Windschiegl completes the management team at Kläger Plastik.

The Kläger Group introduces its new commercial director

Neusäß/Hartha, January 2021 – On 1 January 2021, André Droescher joined the Kläger Group management team as the designated Chief Financial Officer of Kläger Plastik GmbH and Vema GmbH & Co KG. He will be responsible for the entire staff of 250 employees, and will lead the finance and controlling departments. Helmut Möckel, current CFO […]