2010
Zehnder Group (ZGUK) launches Zehnder Retail
Zehnder Retail Division is strengthening its operation in the UK merchant and showroom market with the introduction of the Zehnder brand which will incorporate the current Acova product portfolio from 1st February 2010.
Zehnder Retail will focus on distributing innovative, well designed, towel radiators and heating products through bathroom and kitchen showrooms and the merchant network. The exciting portfolio will incorporate products previously sold as Acova as well as new additions from the Zehnder range.
Allan Jones, Head of ZGUK Retail Division, says: “By optimising the synergies of these two strong brands, we can offer positive advantages to our customers in terms of service and value.”
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.
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.
