1921
Foundation Years
Anton Windhager, an apprentice blacksmith and locksmith, set up his own business in Seekirchen.
1927
Specialisation
He specialised in producing stoves which he had developed himself: ranges, electric stoves and bread ovens.
1955
Growing success
The years of the economic miracle: by 1955, the company was already employing 77 people.
1960
Brand communication
Windhager embarked on the path towards brand communication at the outset of the 1960s, with the first publicity appearing on television and posters.
1969
Werner Windhager
In 1969, Werner Windhager took over the family firm.
1980
Success throughout Europe
In the 1980s, Windhager Zentralheizung finally achieved market leadership in Austria with a modular system for oil, gas and solid-fuel boilers as well as hot water tanks.
1985
Expansion
By the mid-1980s, the company had become international with branches in Geneva (St. Prex) and Lucerne (Sempach), both in Switzerland. This was followed by the establishment of a German sales agency in Augsburg (Meitingen), followed by another in Leipzig in 1991.
1994
ISO certification
In 1994, Windhager achieved certification according to the ISO 9001 quality assurance system.
1999
5-year full guarantee
Introduction of the 5-year full guarantee - proof of the high quality standards of Windhager products.
2001
Quantum leap in oil combustion technology
In 2001, Windhager succeeded in making a quantum leap in oil combustion technology: The MIRA low-energy oil-fired boiler with its globally patented Perpetum burner was the first modulating oil-fired boiler.
2003
Modernisation
The production plants in Seekirchen were modernised. This resulted in one of the largest and most modern production lines for pellet boilers in Europe.
2004
New design specification
In early 2004, new design specifications were unveiled and these were applied to the first products. The new control and display unit was particularly noteworthy.
2006
Award-winning products
Windhager receives the "Energie Genie" accolade of the Austrian Ministry for the Environment for its FireWIN pellet boiler for the living room.
2013
Gernot Windhager
Gernot Windhager took over the company in 2013.
2014
Windhager opens new showroom
Windhager rebuilds company premises and features the new prestigious showroom at the headquarters in Seekirchen.
2015
Boiler production - new
Windhager is setting a new course for the future: the operations of the factory in the center of Seekirchen are being relocated. The factory on Zaisberg in Seekirchen thus becomes the new focus for future production.
2016
PuroWIN
Windhager is revolutionising wood chip heating. Thanks to its zero-emission-technology the PuroWIN burns so cleanly that the dust levels can hardly even be measured. The wood chip gasification boiler is also the world's first wood chip boiler that can draw in fuel too.
Chronology
The Windhager story
From a small metalworking shop to an international company
Anton Windhager started producing simple wood stoves in 1921, and over time, his business became one of the world's leading heating companies. For more than 90 years, the Windhager trademarks have been perfect Austrian quality, a distinct spirit of innovation, and consistent customer focus.
Constant progress and growth
The opening of branches in Switzerland in the 1980s, followed shortly by branches in Germany, and then in France in 2010, represent key points in the company's history. With around 485 employees, the company is now one of Austria's most successful boiler manufacturers.