Claas

CLAAS is an agricultural machinery manufacturer based in Harsewinkel, Germany, in the federal state of North Rhine Westphalia. Founded in 1913 by August Claas, CLAAS is a family business and one of the market and technology leaders in harvesting technology. It is the European market leader in combine harvesters and considered as world market leader in self-propelled forage harvesters. The product range also includes tractors, balers, mowers, rakes, tedders, silage trailers, wheel loaders, telehandlers and other harvesting equipment as well as farming information technology. CLAAS employs around 11,500 employees worldwide and reported a turnover of roughly 3.9 billion euros in the 2019 financial year. About 78.5% of sales are generated outside of Germany.

CLAAS KGaA mbH
Company typeGmbH & Co. KGaA
IndustryAgricultural machinery
Founded1913 (1913)
FounderAugust Claas
Headquarters,
Germany
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
CEO Thomas Böck
ProductsTractors
Combines
Diesel engines
Gearboxes and Axles
Balers
Forage harvesters
Telescopic handlers
Wheel loaders
Farming Information Technology
Revenue €3.898 bn (2019)
Number of employees
11,448 (2019)
Websitewww.claas.com
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