Systemair History

In 1974, our first product, the circular in-line centrifugal duct fan was developed and introduced and took off extremely well

By the end of the decade, 50% of production was being carried out in a partner facility in Norway

Production of Metsovent, the first residential unit with heat recovery, starts in Skinnskatteberg

German manufacturer of fan motors Ziehl-Abegg and ebm-papst were suppliers, then became partners through their Swedish subsidiary Ziehl-ebm. Today, ebm-papst AB is Systemair’s second-largest shareholder

Acquisition of 50% shares in RB Kanalfläkt, USA

Kanalfläkt delivers 50,000 fans for the Eiffel Tower’s 100-year anniversary

Acquisition of Frico AB, a specialist in air curtains and fan heaters

Acquisition of Enviroment Air, Canada

Acquisition of factory in Bouctouche (Canada) as a production facility for the North American market

Representative office established in Moscow, Russia

Acquisition of SCIE Systemair, previously sales agent in France. The name was later taken by the whole Group

Acquisition of Europair in Södertälje, Sweden manufacturer of air terminal devices. LTI Lüftungstechnik, Windischbuch, Germany, is now the second-largest production unit and central warehouse

New distribution centre established in Skinnskatteberg

New production facility established in Lithuania

Multiple acquisitions of smaller manufacturers and distributors from Austria to Switzerland to the UK

Establishment of sales subsidiaries and companies in Turkey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Belgium, Romania, South Africa, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Spain, and India

Systemair awarded the Great Export Award by the Swedish Trade Council

Systemair listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm index

In February 2011, CEO Gerald Engström was awarded H.M. the King's Medal, 12th size with the ribbon of the Order of the Seraphim, for outstanding contributions to Swedish business

Systemair, along with Swedish Ventilation companies, put forth a proposal to include an SFP requirement as a first step towards the EU’s Ecodesign Regulations

The EU votes to implement its Ecodesign Regulation that adds efficiency requirements to ventilation units, which Systemair helped develop. The final document, COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1253/2014 is created, and Systemair began adapting its product range in November 2014

Roland Kasper was appointed as the new CEO of the Systemair Group. At the Annual Meeting, Gerald Engström was elected as new Chairman of the Board

The Swedish business was divided into two companies. The company Systemair AB became a streamlined holding company with corporate staff and group functions. The newly formed company Systemair Sverige AB conducts production and sales operations in Sweden

Systemair’s residential units are the first on the market to be certified according to Eurovent’s Residential Air Handling Unit (RAHU) certification programme

Modern Technical Centre built in Skinnskatteberg, equipped with the newest technology to fulfil the highest quality and efficiency standards

Systemair and Panasonic sign a partnership on the development of integrated HVAC solutions. The partnership will focus on integrated and sustainable HVAC solutions for commercial premises and homes

Announcement of Systemair’s sponsorship of the Swedish Pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai, UAE

World Expo 2020 will take place in Dubai in 2021. The official theme of Expo 2020 is ”Connecting Minds – Creating the Future”. Systemair is responsible for the air conditioning and ventilation of the Swedish pavilion.

On January 3, 2022, Systemair moves to Nasdaq Stockholm's Large Cap segment.

Systemair discontinues its deliveries to Russia and Belarus. Systemair has been operating in Russia since 1990. Due to the geopolitical situation in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, Systemair has discontinuing all deliveries to Russia and Belarus.

Systemair entered into an agreement with Panasonic Corporation's Heating & Ventilation A/C Company intending to divest the air-conditioning business, to sell all outstanding shares in Systemair S.r.l, and Tecnair S.p.A in Italy, and in due course the business conducted by the air-conditioning sales employees in Systemair GmbH in Germany. The agreement was completed on March 1, 2023.

Systemair has acquired UK-based SCS Engineering Ltd, and its subsidiary Smoke Control Services Ltd, together Group SCS. Group SCS is a UK-based leader in smoke control solutions for residential and commercial buildings.

In 2024, Systemair acquired the aggregates manufacturer PHEM Engineering SDN. BHD. in Malaysia. PHEM Engineering is a manufacturer of air handling units and fans for commercial applications with sales in South East Asia and Australia. Systemair already has an operation in Malaysia that employs approximately 140 people.

Systemair decides to close Menergas' production in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, in 2024. The factory manufactured high-efficiency ventilation units for swimming pools, water parks and low-energy buildings. In parallel with the closure of Muelheim an der Ruhr, Systemair's existing high-efficiency plant in Maribor, Slovenia will increase production of Menergas products.