Anniversaries often end up being history showcases. But we’re celebrating 100 years of Viessmann. And Viessmann has always been a forward-looking company. Enthusiasm for innovation is built into our DNA. So is responsibility towards the next generation
and the certainty that we can only satisfy a basic human need – the need for well-being – in partnership with our employees and business associates.
Embarking on a new century is always a milestone that heralds new technologies and new approaches. Let’s look forward to a year filled with new ideas and emotional moments together. After all, it isn’t every day you turn 100.
Warmest regards,
Martin Viessmann
Maximilian Viessmann
Biferral composite heating surface
1980Inox-Radial
1999Triola-B
1965Vitocaldens 222-F
2015Acredal-W
1978Vitosol 200-FM
2017L-08
1981Vitocal 300-A
2015In 1928 the company started building furnaces.
Johann Viessmann set up his business on Alsenbergerstraße in Hof.
Viessmann’s technological expertise helped him to quickly build a very successful enterprise.
During the German economic boom of the 1950s the founder’s son Hans Viessmann modernized the company’s production facilities to enable substantial growth in both Germany and other markets.
The first factory building in Allendorf.
Allendorf was building modern furnaces a long time ago.
By the 1960s the factory had around 350 employees and manufactured some 5,000 furnaces every year.
Martin Viessmann increased exports from 10 to 50 percent of total sales, which involved opening branches in eastern Europe and Asia.
The in 2017 opened Technikum increases efficiency in research and development.
Maximilian Viessmann came on board in 2016. He’s taking the company forward into the digital age.