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More than 100 years of Zehnder

Zehnder GmbH is a subsidiary of the Zehnder Group in Switzerland. The Zehnder group has representatives world-wide and is the European market leader in the construction of special design.

2007
At the ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Zehnder exhibited its range of products as a provider for heating, cooling and fresh air. The energy-efficient system innovations with design include the new air distribution Zehnder Onfloor, the towel radiator Villeroy & Boch by Zehnder Planus and the ceiling heating systems ZBN.


2009
Zehnder Inside. Zehnder exhibited at ISH 2009 trade fair as a supplier of intelligent product and system solutions for heating, cooling, fresh air and clean air. The company's systematic approach was showcased in a specially constructed house containing bathroom and living area radiators, a ventilation device, the compact energy centre ComfoBox, the two air distribution systems, and a cooling ceiling.


2005
With the product family Dualis, Zehnder is setting new standards in radiator design. The steel radiator with an aluminum front has a large proportion of pleasant radiant heat and is suitable for bathrooms, living areas as well as buildings. The innovation has been awarded the Design Plus.


2003
Start of a collaboration with Villeroy & Boch:
bathroom radiators matched by designers to the series from Villeroy & Boch will be marketed under the co-brand Villeroy & Boch by Zehnder.


2001
Entry into the business area of comfort ventilation.

1993
Hans-Peter Zehnder (4th generation) takes over the Chairmanship of the Group Management


2000
Zehnder celebrates 70 years of Zehnder Multicolumn. On this occasion, it gets the name of the times when it was created: Zehnder Charleston.


1986
Going Public of Zehnder Holding AG. The new shares are listed on the market.

1984
Zehnder develops a product design that also meets high aesthetic demands. The first design radiators are launched in the market - Zehnder Art Deco and Zehnder Sculptur.


1980
Thanks to the merger of Zehnder and the radiator manufacturer Beutler in Lahr, the strong market position can be further consolidated.

The first towel radiator (Zehnder Universal) is launched in the market. For the first time, a dual-use radiator has been developed.

1964
Owing to the high demand, a German subsidiary is formed in Riegel.


1953
New markets are captured. Zehnder exports its tubular radiators to Germany.

1930
Robert Zehnder invents the tubular radiator (Zehnder Charleston). In contrast to the cast radiators used in those times, the Zehnder tubular radiator was a lot lighter, had better heat conductivity, was much more cost-effective to manufacture and had a more attractive appearance.


1923
The brothers Walter and Robert Zehnder developed and built a light motorcycle that was manufactured in large numbers for many years.


1895
Jakob Zehnder sets up a workshop for bicycles, typewriters, sewing machines and washing machines in Gränichen in Switzerland.


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