Unsere Historie: Geschichte mit Zukunft

Our company history: A story with a future

In order to look ahead, it’s important to look back to avoid unintentionally going around in circles. We therefore attach great importance to knowing our roots and improving the things that set us apart.

Product expertise since 1970

Produkt-Kompetenz seit 1970

Product expertise since 1970

1970 Karl-Heinz Lange Sr. develops his first product: a shingle roof vent featuring innovative product details.
1972 The KALA brand was registered, production began and the first KALA brand products were launched: the shingle roof vent and underlayable KALA terrace support system
1996 KALA starts production of large quantities for its first industry customers (flexible tube)
1997 Launch of the flat roof accessories division
1998 First industry customer for the flat roof division
1999 A new era: Karl-Heinz Lange and Ralf Lange took over the reins of the Lange company group
2004 Universal grommets — Beginning of a major success story
2009 New construction and occupation of the current premises
2022 25 years of BIT — Flat roof accessories with bitumen connection sleeve
2024 Presentation of the innovative Nexo Fix connection technology
2025 Rectangular emergency overflow and -scupper BIT — Stainless steel holding frame for maximum safety
2026 New product: attenuation unit — Water management for green roofs