1st machine generation
1945
Processing of old cables for the Deutsche Reichspost (German postal authority)
2nd machine generation
1949
Founding of Max Steinert KG for cable dismantling
3rd machine generation
1968
Takeover of company as Max Steinert Nachfolger GmbH by Hans Gschwendtner, grandfather of Max Schäfer jun.
4th machine generation
1972
Relocation and new company premises at the current location, renaming as Kaska Kabelzerlegebetrieb Kaltenweide GmbH, installation of a cold dismantling plant with approval in accordance with German Federal Immission Control Act
5th machine generation
1973
Installation of the first hot dismantling plant with approval in accordance with German Federal Immission Control Act
1980
Maximilian Schäfer sen., son-in-law of Hans Gschwendtner, becomes CEO
6th machine generation
1992
Opening of metal business
1994
Installation of an ultra-modern cable dismantling plant for cables containing PCB.
1996
Designation as specialist waste disposal company, GAZ
1997
Certification in accordance with DIN ISO 9001 and 9004
7th machine generation
2001
Extension of production with a plastic/metal separation plant
8th machine generation
2004
Takeover of KASKA GmbH by Maximilian Schäfer jun.
2005
Extension of production with a plastic/metal separation plant
2006
Restructuring of KASKA GmbH into a universal services company
9th machine generation
2007
New investment in pre-reduction technology, setup and commissioning of 2nd cable dismantling installation, setup and commissioning of non-ferrous/eddy-current installation
2008
Extension of dismantling plant and pre-reduction installation to 35,000 t input stock per year Setup and commissioning of processing plant for aluminum composites and aluminum scrap with 18,000 t input per year Founding of KK, KH and KL