Machinery industry pioneer dies, aged 94

Helmut Claas, long-time managing director and engineering driving force behind the Claas Group, died on January 5 at the age of 94.

07 January 2021 • 1 min read

Machinery industry pioneer dies, aged 94

Helmut Claas, long-time managing director and engineering driving force behind the Claas Group, died on January 5 at the age of 94. Along with friends and family, more than 11,000 Claas employees and...

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