MAKING HISTORY. SHAPING THE FUTURE.


since 1895 1895 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 Gränichen, Switzerland.


1923 A light motorcycle


conquers Switzerland The Zehnder brothers develop and sell the legendary “Zehnderli” light motorcycle.


1964 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.


1980 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.


1996 First production site


in China Zehnder becomes the fi rst foreign company to enter the Chinese radiator market.


2007 Industry in its


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


2020 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 3500 people.


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


The family-run company is born


1912


The innovative Zehnder Charleston


radiator, a design classic, establishes its place on the market.


Europe’s fi rst steel tube radiator


1930


Zehnder demonstrates its pioneering spirit once again by developing the fi rst bathroom radiator – a product that remains popular to this day.


A leading European innovator


1979


Zehnder goes public and lists its shares on the Zurich stock exchange. The family retains a majority share to this day.


Listing on the Swiss stock market


1986


Zehnder celebrates 125 years of making history and shaping a sustainable future


business by proudly looking back at memorable milestones – including many industry firsts - that have seen the company play a leading role in shaping the indoor climate solutions industry.


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Pioneering spirit The Zehnder story started in 1895, when Jakob Zehnder established a small workshop in Gränichen in Switzerland, marking the first page in a success story that the fourth generation of the Zehnder family continues to write to this day. Whether as a workshop or as the producer of the legendary “Zehnderli” light motorcycle, the name Zehnder has always been synonymous with innovation. Over the years, Zehnder has undergone an impressive process of change, reinventing itself in line with the times.


Revolutionising the indoor heating market In the 1930s the Zehnder brothers found their forte, designing and developing the world’s first ever steel tube radiator - The Zehnder Charleston - which quickly established its place on the market. Since then, the Charleston has played a leading role in the company’s success with continuous advances in the quality of production methods and technology keeping the Charleston multi-column at the forefront of the radiator market.


Innovation and technology The company didn’t stop at decorative radiators


8 BKU OCTOBER 2020


ehnder, the indoor climate solutions specialist, celebrates 125 years in


and the range has since expanded to include heating and cooling ceiling systems, comfortable indoor ventilation and clean air solutions. In 1979, Zehnder demonstrated its pioneering


spirit once again, developing the first bathroom radiator. A year later (1980), Zehnder expanded its portfolio to include radiant ceiling panels.


Global growth and industry expansion At the turn of the millennium, Zehnder joined the comfort ventilation business and in 2007 established a fourth business field with clean air solutions for industry, logistics and the food and beverage sectors. 2013 saw the opening of the Zehnder logistics centre in Lahr, Germany, providing a hub for European deliveries. Tony Twohig, Managing Director at Zehnder,


said: “From humble beginnings as a small family business, Zehnder has grown to employ around 3,500 people across 70 countries, providing customers around the world with a range of energy-efficient solutions for a healthy, comfortable indoor climate.


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


Move into the ventilation business 2001


Opening 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.


Opening of the logistics centre


2013


MAKING HISTORY. SHAPING THE FUTURE.


since 1895 “Our 125th anniversary is a proud moment in


our history and an important opportunity to thank our people, business partners and customers. As we look forward to the next chapter, Zehnder will continue to pair passion with market leading knowledge to drive sustainable action in the indoor climate solutions arena.” Please visit our website for more information on Zehnder products.


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