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

2023
2023
Zehnder BUilding

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.

2022
2022
Filters

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.

2020
2020
Zehnder Employee

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.

2013
2013
Warehouse

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.

2010
2010
Zehnder ComfoAir Q 350 / Zehnder ComfoAir Q 450

Comfosystems Launch

Zehnder America starts US Comfosystems division, bringing high-efficiency heat recovery to the US market.

2007
2007
Warehouse

Industry in its sights

Zehnder establishes a fourth business field with air cleaning systems for industry, logistics, and the food and beverage sectors.

2001
2001
Gym Install

Move into the ventilation business

Zehnder joins the comfort ventilation business, an area that has undergone regular expansion in subsequent years.

1996
1996
Zehnder China

First production site in China

Zehnder becomes the first foreign company to enter the Chinese radiator market.

1986
1986
Certificate

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.

1980
1980
Factory

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.

1979
1979
Towel Dryer

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.

1964
1964
Factory

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.

1930
1930
Workers

Europe's first steel tube radiator

The innovative Zehnder Charleston radiator, a design classic, establishes its place on the market.

1923
1923
Lady and Bike

A light motorcycle conquers Switzerland

The Zehnder brothers develop and sell the legendary 'Zehnderli' light motorcycle.

1912
1912
Zehnder sign

The family-run company is born

The J. Zehnder & Söhne company is founded by Jakob Zehnder and his three sons.

1895
1895
Velos Nahmaschinen

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.