History

A journey through time

How it all began
1963 - The foundation of Faisst.

In earlier times, transporting valuable goods was a responsible and difficult task for commercial travellers, especially in the Black Forest between Pforzheim and Basel. The inhabitants there developed special carrying frames to transport goods such as glass-blowing art, cuckoo clocks and carvings. In 1963, the first Faisst case left the workshops founded by Karl Faisst in Altensteig and began its triumphal march through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Today, the spirit of innovation is alive and well at Faisst, supported by modern machinery, while people continue to develop and build each case individually according to the needs of the products being transported.

1963

Founding of the company Karl Faisst

Factory for special cases, in the home village of Karl Faisst, Altensteig-Spielberg.

1965

The first phase of construction

The first phase of construction is completed in Altensteig-Spielberg.

1972

Expansion of the existing production facility

Expansion of the existing production facility as the company begins to grow.

1975

Exhibition at the Interzum trade fair in Cologne

Faisst attends the Interzum trade fair in Cologne as an exhibitor for the first time.

1976

Exhibition of the special cases at an international trade fair

At the Hannover trade fair, Faisst presents special cases at an international trade fair for the first time.

1978

Development of the first aluminium case

Development and presentation of the first aluminium case from Faisst.

1980

The next phase of construction

The next phase of construction – expansion of the production facilities and a new administrative building.

1984

Thomas Faisst joins the company

Following his education and military service, the son Thomas Faisst joins the company.

1986

Michael Faisst joins the company

Following his education and military service, the son Michael Faisst joins the company.

1989

New construction of a warehouse and founding of Faisst GmbH

New construction of a warehouse and founding of Faisst GmbH, factory for special cases. Karl Faisst, Thomas Faisst and Michael Faisst hold equal shares as managers and shareholders.

1990

New development and production launch of ISD plastic and thermoformed trays

New development and production launch of ISD plastic and thermoformed trays for tray cases.

1996

The existing production facilities are expanded again

The existing production facilities are expanded again as demand continues to increase. Company founder Karl Faisst is awarded the Federal Cross of Merit.

2002

Michael and Thomas Faisst manage the company on their own

As Karl Faisst enters his well deserved retirement, Michael and Thomas Faisst manage the company on their own.

2010

New start in the Kling Group and relocation to Birkenfeld

The company relocates to Birkenfeld for a fresh start as a member of the Kling Group.

2012

Introduction of the Alu Design case series

Alu Design case goes to market.

2013

50th company anniversary

Faisst celebrates its 50-year company anniversary.

2013

Introduction of the Alu Light case series

Alu Light case goes to market.

2014

Introduction of the Alu Robust, Alu Solid and Cargo Air case series

Alu Robust, Alu Solid and Cargo Air cases are launched on the market.

2015

Introduction of the Alu Briefcase series

Alu Light case goes to market.

2015

Introduction of the Wave surface

Case surface Wave goes om the market.

2016

Introduction Alu Cube

Alu Cube goes to market.

2017

Introduction of the Alu Framecase, Vario Case, Air Line and X-press Box series

Alu Framecase, Vario Case, Air Line, Travel Line and X-press boxes are launched on the market.

2018

Karl Faisst dies.

Karl Faisst dies at the age of 83

2019

Introduction of the Smart Case series

Smart Case goes to market.

2020

Introduction of the Softshell-Bag

Softshell-Bag goes to market.

2023

60th company anniversary

Company anniversary 60 years of Faisst cases.

Visionary into the future

 

In earlier times, transporting valuable goods was a responsible and difficult task for traveling salesmen. Especially in the Black Forest, there were numerous narrow paths and difficult passages that could only be overcome on foot and with great effort. But the residents of this area have always been practical tinkerers and developed special carrying frames to safely protect their trading goods and to present the goods in a representative manner at markets and exchanges.

With increasing mobility, traveling salesmen were soon able to travel faster and more safely and a new need for protective and representative packaging for valuable products developed. This demand prompted the Black Forest craftsman Karl Faisst to begin developing and producing professional transport cases 60 years ago. In 1963, in the small town of Altensteig in the northern Black Forest, the first Faisst case left the new workshops and began its triumphal march in Germany and neighboring countries such as Austria and Switzerland.

This spirit of innovation is still alive at Faisst today. When we began our journey 60 years ago, our vision was simple: We wanted to help companies safely transport their products around the world and showcase the products perfectly by developing cases that are perfectly tailored to their needs. Today we can proudly say that we have not only realized this vision, but that it has remained the heart of our company. Faisst cases have now established themselves on the market and the customer base is growing. Thank you for your trust as a customer over the years!

60 years Faisst GmbH!

A journey characterised by innovation, precision and perfection