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17. September 2021

Kärcher uses more sustainable plastics

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is using more and more recycled plastics. The company installs a particularly high-quality recycled polyamide in 14 variants of spray lances and suction covers for pressure washers.

16. September 2021

How a special vacuum made it easier to clean the horseshoe-shaped staircase

Within the framework of its cultural sponsorship programme, Kärcher began to remove hundreds of years' worth of accumulated dirt from the horseshoe-shaped staircase at the Palace of Fontainebleau in 2020.

16. September 2021

Ecological water treatment for Jordan Valley

In the Jordan EcoPark the Ministry of Water and Irrigation has now inaugurated a green filter installation for wastewater. The facility was built by the international environmental foundation Global Nature Fund (GNF) and Alfred Kärcher SE & Co.

7. April 2021

Rent instead of buy – Self-service kiosks in residential areas

In Amsterdam, Kärcher has started a cooperation with the Israeli start-up TULU, which offers various products for domestic use in large residential areas.

3. February 2021

Kärcher ends 2020 with record turnover

With a turnover of 2.721 billion euros, Kärcher was once again able to grow significantly in 2020 compared to the previous record year: The growth of the cleaning specialist was 5.6 percent, adjusted to 8.

20. January 2021

Municipal equipment brands under one roof

In order to serve customers in the area of municipal equipment in a more targeted manner, with its specially created Municipal GmbH, Kärcher has now established a specialised competence centre.

8. December 2020

Only uses rainwater and green electricity

In cooperation with Apomore GmbH, the first Kärcher Clean Park Eco has now opened in Dettenhausen, Baden-Württemberg.

2. September 2020

Kärcher is cleaning the horseshoe-shaped staircase at the Palace of Fontainebleau near Paris

Within the framework of its cultural sponsorship programme, Kärcher is cleaning the horseshoe-shaped staircase of the Palace of Fontainebleau, which is located south of Paris. The impressive UNESCO world heritage site has exceptional historic significance and is popular both with French people and tourists from all over the world.

4. August 2020

Transports from Romania to Germany shifted to rail

In cooperation with LKW WALTER, Kärcher shifts a large part of its supplier transports from Romania to Germany to Combined Transport. Thus, 710,000 kg of CO₂ are being saved every year.

9. July 2020

Kärcher supports the Alliance for Development and Climate

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is now an official supporter of the Alliance for Development and Climate.

31. March 2020

Kärcher steam cleaners against the coronavirus

Kärcher steam cleaners can make a valuable contribution to general hygiene – both in private households and in commercial and industrial use.

2. December 2019

San Agustín church in Manila cleaned of biological growth

Within the framework of its cultural sponsorship, Kärcher has cleaned the oldest Christian church in the Philippines.

28. October 2019

Kärcher Supports Cologne Cathedral Workshop (Dombauhütte) with Equipment and Specialist Knowledge

As part of its cultural sponsorship, Kärcher is making several machines available to the Cologne Cathedral Workshop in order to clean the cathedral.

20. September 2019

Kärcher takes over leading manufacturer of municipal vehicles

After the partial involvement of the cleaning specialist Kärcher in the Max Holder group of companies in July this year, the intended complete takeover has followed now.

19. September 2019

Kärcher focuses on battery technology

Kärcher presents its new "Kärcher Battery Universe" with over 40 machines.