More than 100 years of Zehnder...
Zehnder GmbH is a subsidiary of the Zehnder Group in Switzerland. The Zehnder group of companies is represented worldwide and is an European market leader in building specialised radiators.
2007
At the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Zehnder presented itself as a systems supplier for heating, cooling and fresh air. The energy-efficient system design innovations include the new Zehnder OnFloor air distribution system, the Villeroy & Boch towel radiator by Zehnder Planus and the ZBN ceiling heating system.
2005
Zehnder sets new standards for radiator design with the Dualis product family. The steel radiator with aluminium front provides a high component of pleasant radiant heat and is suitable for bathrooms, living areas and object heating. The innovation received the Design Plus award.
2003
Zehnder Comfosystems: New building for J.E. StorkAir in Zwolle, Netherlands.
2001
Zehnder Comfosystems: Entry into the field of comfort ventilations.
2000
Zehnder celebrates the 70th birthday of the Zehnder multi-column radiator. It is awarded the name of the time in which it was created: Zehnder Charleston.
1993
Hans-Peter Zehnder (4th generation) becomes chairman of the group
1986
The Zehnder Holding AG goes public. The new shares are floated on the market.
1984
Zehnder develops a product design that matches high aesthetic standards. Zehnder Art Deco and Zehnder Sculptur are the first design radiators on the market.
1980
The strong market position is further extended by the fusion of Zehnder and the radiator manufacturer Beutler in Lahr.
The first towel radiator (Zehnder Universal) is introduced in the market. This was the first radiator that was developed with a secondary use in mind.
1967
The company J.E. Stork Ringventilatoren in Zwolle, Netherlands, is renamed to J.E. StorkAir.
1964
A German subsidiary is founded, due to high demand.
1953
New markets are opened. Zehnder exports its pipe radiators to Germany.
1937
Zehnder Comfosystems: Founding of J.E. Stork Ringventilatoren N.V. in Den Haag.
1930
Robert Zehnder invents the tubular radiator (Zehnder Charleston). The Zehnder tubular radiator was much lighter than the cast-iron radiators used at that time, had a better heat conductivity, was cheaper to produce and looked better.
1923
The brothers Walter and Robert Zehnder develop and build a light motorcycle, large numbers of which are built over many years.
1895
Jakob Zehnder founds a workshop for bicycles, typewriters, sewing and washing machines in Graenichen, Switzerland.
