Our History
1935
At the age of 16, Adolph Kiefer becomes the first person in history to break the one minute barrier in the 100 yard backstroke. This record would stand for over 15 years.1936
At the age of 17, Adolph Kiefer wins the Gold Medal for the United States in Berlin, Germany.1942
Serving for the US Navy in World War II, Kiefer uncovers the fact that the Navy is losing more lives to drowning than to enemy bullets. Kiefer was appointed to a committee to set new guidelines for safety and training, teaching sailors how to swim and survive in the water.1947
Adolph Kiefer established Adolph Kiefer & Associates, Inc. in Chicago
1947
Adolph Kiefer invents the swimming kickboard, also known as the swimming board1948
Adolph Kiefer invents the first nylon swim suit1953
Adolph Kiefer invents the flexible swim goggle1966
Adolph Kiefer patented the first turbulence-reducing, “wave-eating” racing lane1976
The 1976 Summer Games in Montreal marked the historic Olympic debut for Mondo as the official supplier of the athletic track surface.1977
Adolph Kiefer forms Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Inc. and introduces Mondo sports surfaces into the United States Marketplace.1980
Mondo is named the official Track & Field supplier to the Olympic Games in Moscow.1984
Mondo is named the official Track & Field supplier to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California
1986
Kiefer Specialty Flooring becomes the largest supplier of Mondo sports surfacing in the United States1987
Kiefer Specialty Flooring enters the hardwood sports flooring market segment1991
Kiefer Specialty Flooring launches a direct mail catalog to the institutional market segment1998
Kiefer Specialty Flooring enters the artificial turf market segment2000
Kiefer Management completes the purchase of Kiefer Specialty Flooring from Adolph Kiefer2004
Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Inc. moves into new corporate headquarters in Lindenhurst, IL
2010
Kiefer Specialty Flooring expands its reach in the commercial flooring market
2014
Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Inc. launches a bold new rebranding initiative, company formally becomes Kiefer U.S.A
2015
Kiefer USA introduces its’ revolutionary patented Integrated Striping Technology, thus eliminating paint from most synthetic installations.
2021
Kiefer USA joins the Diverzify Network of Brands. The Network becomes the largest Commercial Flooring Entity in the United States.
2022
Kiefer USA moves corporate office to Gurnee, IL.2026
Kiefer USA launches an Aggressive Business venture into the Sports Equipment Business.
