Zehnder – making history. Since 1895

This year, Zehnder is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Over the years, the company has undergone a constant process of change, continually reinventing itself in line with the times. In 1895, Jakob Zehnder established his small workshop in Gränichen in Switzerland. This step marked the first page in a success story that the fourth generation of the Zehnder family continues to write to the present day. Whether as a bicycle workshop or as the producer of the legendary “Zehnderli” light motorcycle, the name Zehnder has always been synonymous with innovation and ingenious approaches. In 1930, the company revolutionised the market with the introduction of the world’s first steel tube radiator – Zehnder Charleston – a classic radiator that remains a popular choice to this day. However, the company didn’t stop at decorative radiators: over the years, the range expanded to include products for comfortable indoor ventilation, heat exchangers, heating and cooling ceiling systems, and clean air solutions for use in industry. The company’s strong pioneering spirit saw it transform from a small mechanical workshop to an international group of companies with around 3500 employees spread across 70 countries.

Zehnder – shaping the future

The Zehnder Group is committed to achieving further milestones and intends to play an active part in shaping the future. “The foundation for these goals is the enormous amount of trust placed in us by our customers. Securing this trust is our overarching priority, and we want to achieve this together with our dedicated and committed employees,” says chairman of the board of directors Hans-Peter Zehnder. With its energy-efficient solutions for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate, the Group is taking into account the growing awareness of the importance of healthy living, the environment and sustainability. A passion for innovation paired with forward planning and sustainable action will continue to form the guiding principles by which Zehnder is able to meet and exceed its customers’ expectations.

Zehnder is looking forward to writing the next chapter in this extraordinary success story together with you.

Thomas Söderholm, M.Sc., has started as the Managing Director of Enervent Zehnder Oy. As an experienced international business leader, he wants to strengthen the company’s commercial position in key markets.

Enervent Zehnder has appointed Thomas Söderholm as its Managing Director. Söderholm took up the position on 11th May. Born in Vaasa, Söderholm has worked for Tikkurila Oyj for several years, most recently as the CEO of the German subsidiary for six years. In addition to this, he has extensive experience in a variety of roles in both B2B and consumer business in industry, professional services and international trade.

The transition to Enervent Zehnder was due to interest in the technology and export trade.

“I already knew the name of the company, and when I got to know it better, its high-level technological know-how and long-term export trade, as well as the Zehnder Group’s convincing position in the market, immediately attracted me,” says Thomas Söderholm.

Commercial grip and development of competitiveness promised

The new Managing Director says he will strengthen Enervent Zehnder’s profile as a manufacturer and solution provider of high-quality ventilation technology. “We have always produced the best technology on the market, which guarantees not only a healthy and pleasant indoor climate, but also important energy efficiency. Our competitiveness is good and we intend to strengthen our commercial position, especially in our main markets in the Nordic countries”.

“Ties to the Zehnder group are flexible. We have clear goals and quite free hands to build growth in line with the market. I see a lot of opportunities in that. We are exploring how to increase the products we offer from the Zehnder Group’s range. For example, certain air distribution products complement our unit range perfectly”, he adds.

“We are also looking for competitiveness by renewing our unit range so that it effectively meets the needs of our customers. New models will be announced a little later”.

Thomas Söderholm has acquired a wide range of language skills in international assignments. In addition to his native Swedish, he is fluent in Finnish, English, German and also speaks French and Japanese. In his spare time, he plays sports and moves actively with his family on land and at sea.