{"id":57655,"date":"2025-08-25T15:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kittec.eu\/about-us\/history\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:57:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:57:47","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kittec.eu\/en\/about-us\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the premium class of firing equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With over 40 years, KITTEC is one of the most experienced kiln construction companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tradition lies in one of Europe\u2019s first top-loaders: When our predecessor company \u201cKittel\u201d presented the CB 60 ceramic top-loader in 1979, there was hardly anything comparable in European kiln construction. Innovation and consistent further development have been characteristic of KITTEC from day one. The technology and equipment of our products were and still are designed for years of reliable use in workshops and industrial applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 40 years under its belt, KITTEC is one of the most experienced kiln manufacturers. We have used these many years of experience to continuously optimise our kilns, and have repeatedly set standards in kiln construction. We use top quality materials and components from renowned manufacturers for our kilns. Assembly in our modern production facility is carried out with extreme precision by our experts. Our kilns leave the factory designed, assembled and tested with the utmost care, which is confirmed by the tester in the final inspection area by putting his name on the seal of approval. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even after four decades, the drive for perfection still motivates us to develop new products and optimise well-tried designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It all started with a milestone!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1979<\/div>

The launch of the CB 60<\/h3>

Introduction of the CB 60. Our first compact kiln was a milestone in kiln construction. The advantageous design of the top-loader with heat transfer to the ware from all sides leads to excellent firing results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1986<\/div>

New reference: CB-Series<\/h3>

The CB series becomes the new \u201creference\u201d in kiln construction with the introduction of innovative multi-layer premium insulation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1989<\/div>

Kittel becomes KITTEC<\/h3>

The long-established company KITTEL gets a new name: KITTEC.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1994<\/div>

Launch of the door kiln series<\/h3>

Launch of the door kiln series K 180 T to K 450 T.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1995<\/div>

CB 125: Smart, tested<\/h3>

The CB 125 is the first GS-tested kiln with the \u201cclever\u201d swinging lid mechanism.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2001<\/div>

KITTEC X-LINE: A new era<\/h3>

The kilns of the new KITTEC X-LINE top-loader set new standards. Every model, from the X 40 to the X 210, has the same ergonomic working height and a guard bracket in the loading edge area. The well-tried \u201cclever\u201d lid opening is now supported by the X handle \u2013 the lid can be easily opened and closed by hand. All parts of the frame are made from stainless steel. Its pendulum mounting ensures that the lid always shuts tight \u2013 an innovation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2002<\/div>

XR\/XT: Stainless steel highlight<\/h3>

The new XR and XT front-loaders of the KITTEC X-LINE are the next highlight of the new KITTEC era. The entire construction is made from stainless steel. The base is height-adjustable. Our ceiling plate solution is also innovative.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2003<\/div>

Front loader special service<\/h3>

The company introduces its own installation and delivery service \u2013 specially for our front-loaders.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2004<\/div>

KITTEC celebrates anniversary!<\/h3>

KITTEC celebrates its 25th anniversary, and introduces the STUDIO-LINE CB front-loader and fusing top-loader.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2006<\/div>

CLASSIC-LINE Presentation<\/h3>

The new CLASSIC-LINE front-loaders are successfully introduced at the Ceramitec specialist trade fair.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2009<\/div>

First bogie hearth furnaces<\/h3>

KITTEC presents the first bogie hearth furnace from its own production at Ceramitec 2009 with the CTH Model series<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2014<\/div>

X-LINE revised<\/h3>

In order to also fulfil the future requirements of our customers, the KITTEC X-LINE kilns were completely revised. The \u201cKITTEC New Edition\u201d backs up our claim of being able to offer our customers the best, unbeatable kiln quality.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2016<\/div>

New image<\/h3>

KITTEC presents itself with a new design, a new catalogue and a new website.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2017<\/div>

New KITTEC models<\/h3>

KITTEC presents the new STUDIO-LINE ECO and CLASSIC-LINE CT 3 and CT 5 model series at the Ceramitec. The new \u201cDouble\u201d model variant with double insulation for the 230 V models is introduced.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2019<\/div>

KITTEC relocates<\/h3>

40 years of KITTEC! On its big birthday, KITTEC moves into new offices in Taxisstra\u00dfe 49, and celebrates a decade-long success story.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023<\/div>

NewGen ESP presented<\/h3>

As first in his class KITTEC presents the energy-saving refractory lining NewGen ESP with the innovative foam ceramic bricks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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