About Zehnder
Zehnder America Inc. provides high-quality ventilation solutions to promote comfortable, healthy and energy-efficient indoor living. Zehnder America is a division of the Zehnder Group, headquartered in Switzerland. The Zehnder Group is represented worldwide and specializes in advanced heating, cooling, and ventilation technology.
More Than 100 Years of Zehnder
Opening of the Center of Climate
The Center of Climate is an impressive new corporate building in Lahr. The centrepiece of the nearly 5,000 m2 area spread across three floors is the brand experience space, the interactive exhibition featuring numerous display modules.
Driving growth
With the acquisition of the Filtech and Airia brands, Zehnder takes another strategic step in driving growth in the ventilation industry and strengthening its technological expertise.
A service provider and pioneer
Today, Zehnder is a leading international provider of complete solutions for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate, and employs approximately 3,500 people.
Opening of the logistics centre
The opening of the Zehnder logistics centre in Lahr, Germany, provides a hub for European deliveries and is a huge step forward in developing the company's customer service activities.
Comfosystems Launch
Industry in its sights
Zehnder establishes a fourth business field with air cleaning systems for industry, logistics, and the food and beverage sectors.
Move into the ventilation business
Zehnder joins the comfort ventilation business, an area that has undergone regular expansion in subsequent years.
First production site in China
Zehnder becomes the first foreign company to enter the Chinese radiator market.
Listing on the Swiss stock market
Zehnder goes public and lists its shares on the Zurich stock exchange. The family retains a majority share to this day.
Entry into radiant ceiling panel market
Zehnder expands its portfolio to include radiant ceiling panels, which are ideal for heating industrial halls and commercial buildings.
A leading European innovator
Zehnder demonstrates its pioneering spirit once again by developing the first bathroom radiator – a product that remains popular to this day.
Start of global expansion
In view of growing competition in Germany, the Zehnder company decides to open its own dedicated production plant near Freiburg in Breisgau.
Europe's first steel tube radiator
The innovative Zehnder Charleston radiator, a design classic, establishes its place on the market.
A light motorcycle conquers Switzerland
The Zehnder brothers develop and sell the legendary 'Zehnderli' light motorcycle.
The family-run company is born
The J. Zehnder & Söhne company is founded by Jakob Zehnder and his three sons.
Repairs of all kinds
The Zehnder family of entrepreneurs begins with Jakob Zehnder (born in 1855). He builds a house and small mechanical workshop in Graenichen, Switzerland.