With the establishment of the CLAAS Foundation in 1999, he laid the basis for the charitable support of young people in agricultural engineering and related disciplines. It was a matter close to his heart to accompany and support young international and national talents on their educational path. With the CLAAS Foundation, he has created a lasting legacy.
We are going to continue the work of the CLAAS Foundation in his spirit.
We are grateful that Helmut Claas shaped our Foundation for over 20 years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees with a great deal of heart and soul and dedication.
We will miss him very much.
Harsewinkel, January 2021
Board of Trustees and Executive Board of the CLAAS Foundation