FAQ: KLAUS Multiparking America's Approach to Transforming Urban Parking Solutions

Who is Christopher Tiessen and what is his role at KLAUS Multiparking America?

Christopher Tiessen is the President and CEO of KLAUS Multiparking America, leading the U.S. operations of the 118-year-old German engineering company that specializes in mechanical and automated parking solutions.

What makes KLAUS Multiparking unique in the American parking solutions market?

KLAUS is one of the only family-owned legacy manufacturers from Germany operating in the U.S., with 60 years of engineering parking stackers since 1964 and 35 years of U.S. market presence, focusing on exceptional customer service and uncompromising build quality.

How does KLAUS transform parking from a constraint into an advantage for developers?

KLAUS systems create efficient parking solutions that use less area by building vertically instead of horizontally, enabling better site plans, more program flexibility, and stronger project outcomes in high-cost urban markets.

What notable projects has KLAUS completed under Christopher Tiessen’s leadership?

Notable projects include The Mather in Tysons Corner, Virginia (390 parking spaces with SingleUp 3015 stacker systems), Swift & Co. in Jersey City (a nine-story mixed-use development), and installations across New Jersey, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami markets.

What is Christopher Tiessen’s background and how did he come to lead the U.S. operations?

Born in Germany, Christopher moved to the U.S. in 2004 for high school, returned to Germany for university, began his career in retail, and was recruited to KLAUS as a sales manager due to his understanding of both U.S. markets and German operations, eventually becoming President & CEO in 2022.

Where are KLAUS parking systems engineered and manufactured?

KLAUS systems are engineered and manufactured in Germany, bringing German engineering quality to American markets.

What specific U.S. markets does KLAUS serve with their parking solutions?

KLAUS serves major U.S. metropolitan markets including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, and Virginia, focusing on high-cost urban development areas.

How does KLAUS address the financial challenges of urban development in expensive markets?

By transforming parking from a cost center into a value creator, KLAUS helps developers in high-cost markets where land costs can exceed budgets by using vertical parking solutions that preserve valuable space for revenue-generating uses.

What is the company’s philosophy regarding customer service and reliability?

KLAUS has built its reputation by being the most consistent, trusted, and dedicated to client success, focusing on exceptional customer service and uncompromising build quality through multiple economic cycles over their 35 years in the U.S. market.