Clestra has pioneered the manufacturing and deployment of Modular interior fit-out systems for tertiary workspaces and controlled environments since the early 20th century. Our unique industrial capabilities give us unparalleled control over our supply chain, from design to onsite installation and servicing. Global environmental and organizational changes are key drivers of our development.
3 plants
17 subsidiaries
More than 50 agents and representations
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Our worlwide presence
Clestra is a global group with large-scale manufacturing capabilities spread accross 5 factories and 2 continents. Our multicultural teams operate among our 22 subsidiaries where they collaborate actively on international projects whilst striving to achieve the highest standard for quality. Our 5 factories are always looking for continuous improvements and consistently reach the highest manufacturing quality across the world. Our factories are located in:
- Illkirch-Graffenstaden near Strasbourg, France.
- In Taicang near Shanghai, China.
- In Gumi near Seoul, South-Korea.
Clestra is also growing its international dealer network to address overseas markets and maintain an active presence.
Our Mission
Today organizations must rely on their agility and resilience to grow successful in an ever-changing environment. In this respect, planning each buildings’ lifecycle ahead has become a key factor to design sustainable and high-performing infrastructures.
Construction projects are both time-consuming and resource-intensive. Combining evolving construction solutions and efficient methods, Clestra empowers its clients with unparalleled control over their development process. Increasing the efficiency of work environments and occupants to shape all futures, that is our commitment to our clients.
A mid-sized company
Like all ETIs, the Clestra Group is an important player in the French economy. As the standard-bearer for “working and producing” in France, we are committed to creating jobs in the region.
At Clestra, we are proud to be an ETI, and to be part of a community of companies that share the same values and ambition for our national economic fabric.
Our Story
Generations of passionate men and women have written Clestra’s history since its early days and continue to do so. Along with our partners in the industry, we are proud to keep creating modern work environments and advanced facilities, and shaping all futures for our clients.
KEY DATES
1913
Earl F. Hauserman invents the first removable office partition and creates his company in Cleveland, USA.
1931
The Empire States Building in New York City is one of the first buildings to be equipped with this brand new partition.
1962
Earl F. hauserman builds his first european factory in Strasbourg.
1966
1976
Hauserman takes part in the biggest international projects of the time, including Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University in Riyadh.
1980
1982
1986
1990
1997
2008
Sustainable development: LEED and HQE. Clestra has contributed to obtaining these certifications, highlighting the positive impact of recyclable steel products, the absence of toxic products, the longevity of the life cycle increased by the removability of its products, and visual comfort.
2010
Clestra’s Strabourg factory gets awarded a triple QSE certification: ISO 9001 / OHSAS 18001 / ISO 14001.
2010
Clestra also opens a new factory in Taicang, China, along with a new branch in Singapore.
2011
2014
2018
The korean company KC Green Holdings becomes Clestra’s main shareholder. The company begins a new era.
2022
Clestra joins the Jestia group, alongside its industrial branch Mobidecor, the French leader in collectivities furniture and a specialist in tailor-made design for all types of spaces.