Tradition with Excellence

Premium Quality since 1952

As a second-generation family business based in Dresden, KAUTASIT has stood for the highest quality and innovation in the field of sealing technology for over seven decades.

For us, a seal is not just a component; it is a promise of maximum safety and efficiency. Whether you require custom specialized

solutions or choose from our proven range of over 8,700 items, we manufacture and develop exactly according to your requirements. To ensure solutions at the highest technical level, we utilize our close network with leading universities and institutes.

International conferences in Dresden rely on KAUTASIT’s expertise to remain at

the forefront of industry trends.Experience it for yourself: We are KAUTASIT – your partner for sealing solutions that last.

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Facts and Figures from 2026

8.700

Items
in stock

978

Orders
completed

98%

Customer
satisfaction

1,7%

Complaint rate
per 100 orders

171

Liters of
coffee consumed

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We are KAUTASIT — the second generation

Alexander Jahn

Managing Director

+49 351 – 20701 25
alexander.jahn@kautasit.de

Katharina Leisner (née Jahn)

Managing Director / Finance

+49 351 – 20701 17
katharina.leisner@kautasit.de

A legacy to be proud of: Our company history since 1952

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1990
KAUTASIT regains its independence. Foundation of Kautasit Dichtungstechnik GmbH.
1992
KAUTASIT is once again a privately owned company. Of its former workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, 110 remain employed.
1993
In August, the rubber processing operations of KAUTASIT-Dichtungstechnik GmbH are spun off, and KAUTASIT-Gummitechnik GmbH is founded. The fixed assets are acquired by Mr. Wolfgang Jahn.
1995 / 1996
KAUTASIT-Dichtungstechnik GmbH has entered insolvency! The „core business“—the production of sealing sheets—along with the real estate, machinery, and plant equipment used for sheet production, have been acquired. The manufacturing of the sheets is now carried out by the newly founded KAUTASIT Wolfgang Jahn GmbH.

2000 - 2009

2007
The manufacturing facilities and tools of Kluge, Trittau, are acquired as an expansion and relocated to Dresden. As a result, in 2008, KAUTASIT achieves—for the first time—a turnover of over 3 million euros!
2009
The financial crisis takes its toll. Business declines by 40%! Short-time work enables the corporate group to survive. KAUTASIT Wolfgang Jahn GmbH is renamed KAUTASIT GmbH.

2010 - 2019

2011
The crisis is over! Profits are being generated once again.
2012
KAUTASIT GmbH operates independently in the market, parallel to KAUTASIT – Gummitechnik GmbH.
2014
The generational change is complete. Siblings Alexander Jahn and Katharina Leisner are handing over the reins.
2015
New injection molding technology through the acquisition of an additional ENGEL machine—specifically, further horizontal machines from ENGEL.
2016
Acquisition of a vertical injection molding machine from REP and expansion of the machinery park for cryogenic deburring.
2017
Renovation and conversion of a tool storage facility, as well as qualification of a new finished goods warehouse.
2018
Purchase and installation of a digital profile projector.

2020 - jetzt

2021
Acquisition of a new rolling mill from the manufacturer DEGUMA for process optimization in blank preparation.
2023
30 years of Kautasit Gummitechnik GmbH: A reason to celebrate.
2024
The energy crisis necessitates action: the acquisition of a photovoltaic system and a cooling water circuit to optimize machine cooling and ensure energy-efficient operation.
2025
Optimization and expansion of production through new technologies (BAERWELL vacuum piston extruder) in raw blank preparation, as well as through the acquisition of two new double vacuum press stations.