1880-1890

Several gasket technology companies are founded in the region of Dresden.

1912

At our present location, a very successful gasket company begins its production.

1946-1948

The Dresden gasket manufacturers were expropriated.

1952

Formed out of three private companies, the state-owned company KAUTASIT-WERKE DRESDEN was founded.

1970

Fusion with COSID Coswig to the state-owned COSID-KAUTASIT-WERKE Coswig.

1990

KAUTASIT becomes independent again. KAUTASIT-Dichtungstechnik GmbH is founded.

1992

KAUTASIT is a private company again. Only 110 out of previously 1000 employees are still employed.

1993

In August, the processing of rubber at KAUTASIT-Dichtungstechnik GmbH is split off and the KAUTASIT-Gummitechnik GmbH is founded. The fixed assets are acquired by
Mr Wolfgang Jahn.

1995/96

KAUTASIT-Dichtungstechnik GmbH declares insolvency.  The “core business” – the production of gasket plates – as well as real property, machines and plants are bought for the production of plates. KAUTASIT is almost complete again as a result. The making of the plates is done by newly-founded KAUTASIT Wolfgang Jahn GmbH.

2007

The production plants and tools of Kluge company, Trittau, are acquired additionally and brought to Dresden.  Thanks to this, KAUTASIT reaches a turnover of more than
3 million euros for the first time in 2008!

2009

The financial crisis is breaking through. Sales drop by 40%! Short-time work helps the company group to survive.
KAUTASIT Wolfgang Jahn GmbH is renamed KAUTASIT GmbH.

2011

The crisis is over! Profits are generated again.

2012

KAUTASIT GmbH appears independently on the market, parallel to KAUTASIT - Gummitechnik GmbH.

2014

The generatation change is completed. The company was turned over to its successors.