Kahla

Overview

KAHLA/Thüringen Porzellan GmbH manufactures porcelain tableware and dinnerware, serving professional customers in 60 countries. It is recognized as one of Europe’s modern porcelain producers, focusing on innovative products for the hospitality sector.¹⁴

History

Founded in 1844 by Christian Eckardt as Porzellanfabrik Kahla with initial production starting that year.¹⁴ The company grew to become one of Germany's largest porcelain producers by 1914 and was nationalized post-WWII, operating as VEB Feinkeramik with 18,000 employees across 17 factories by 1979.¹⁴ Privatized in 1991, it faced bankruptcy in 1993 but was refounded in 1994 under Günther Raithel; in 2020, Porzellanmanufaktur Kahla/Thüringen GmbH was established with Daniel Jeschonowski as owner and managing director.¹⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Kahla, Thüringen, Germany, at the company's facility equipped with modern tunnel kiln technology and firing systems following substantial investments post-1994.¹⁴ Production is in-house as a dedicated porcelain factory.¹

Notable Products

• Magic Grip - Porcelain items with integrated silicone foot introduced in 2014.
• Update - Modular tableware concept launched in 1998 achieving market breakthrough.
• Hotel Porcelain - Lines introduced in 1995 for professional use.
• ARTVERTISING Products - Custom promotional porcelain division started in 1997.

Reputation

KAHLA is regarded as an innovative porcelain manufacturer with over 80 design awards and certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.⁴ Professionals value its modern production and export reach to 60 countries.¹ No specific criticisms noted in available sources.