1939 - 1941
As of 1939, Anton Windhager employed 21 people, and the company produced a total of 1,406 appliances. From that point on, the business expanded rapidly.
1951 - 1959
In 1955, the company already had 77 employees. At this time, mainly electric and gas stoves were manufactured for outside companies.
1969
Company founder Anton Windhager passes away at the age of 74. Werner Windhager takes over management of the company. During this time, Windhager began its first advertising activities.
1980 - 1989
Windhager conquers market leadership in Austria with a modular system for oil and solid fuel boilers. In the mid-1980s, subsidiaries were founded in Switzerland and Germany.
2002 - 2006
The broad modernisation of the production facilities creates one of the largest and most modern production lines for biomass boilers in Europe. Visually, too, a new design line was started.
2014 - 2019
The company headquarters in Seekirchen were rebuilt and a 600 m² interactive Heating Experience World was created. The plant in Zaisberg became the new manufacturing centre, including production of the revolutionary PuroWIN wood chip boiler.
2024
Windhager & BWT - two strong brands under one roof! FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH, parent company of BWT, takes over the Windhager Group. The traditional brand will remain and will operate under the name “Windhager - Best Heating Technology” in future.
1921
Anton Windhager (1921)
Anton Windhager (26), a trained blacksmith and fitter, was a self-employed repairer of household goods for farmers' wives and agricultural machinery. He soon specialised in the production of wood-fired stoves.
1942 - 1950
In 1949, Anton Windhager OHG was founded for the "factory production of kitchen wood stoves".
1960 - 1968
In the 60s, Windhager began to produce stoves under its own name. The company's own enamelling plant including assembly hall was built, and a new press shop and a coil coating line were put into operation.
1970 - 1979
As of 1970, the company produced 51,868 oil furnaces and 2,549 central heating stoves. Windhager began the in-house production of self-developed cellar boilers. By this time the company had 171 employees.
1990 - 1999
In 1994 the company was certified to ISO 9001. In 1999, Windhager was the first manufacturer to introduce the 5-year full guarantee and launched the first PMX pellet boiler, developed in-house.
2013
The founder’s grandson, Gernot Windhager, takes over management of the company.
2020 - 2021
For its 100th anniversary, the company set another milestone with the "World of Windhager" – an innovative heating experience world combined with a modern enjoyment and event area
2025
The Future is PUREST HEATING" shines in large letters above the entrance to the futuristic Windhager trade fair stand at the ISH in Frankfurt, heralding a new era in 2025. At the center of attention are the Windhager - Best Heating Technology products, which shine in new, vibrant colors.
1921
Anton Windhager (1921)
Anton Windhager (26), a trained blacksmith and fitter, was a self-employed repairer of household goods for farmers' wives and agricultural machinery. He soon specialised in the production of wood-fired stoves.
1939 - 1941
As of 1939, Anton Windhager employed 21 people, and the company produced a total of 1,406 appliances. From that point on, the business expanded rapidly.
1942 - 1950
In 1949, Anton Windhager OHG was founded for the "factory production of kitchen wood stoves".
1951 - 1959
In 1955, the company already had 77 employees. At this time, mainly electric and gas stoves were manufactured for outside companies.
1960 - 1968
In the 60s, Windhager began to produce stoves under its own name. The company's own enamelling plant including assembly hall was built, and a new press shop and a coil coating line were put into operation.
1969
Company founder Anton Windhager passes away at the age of 74. Werner Windhager takes over management of the company. During this time, Windhager began its first advertising activities.
1970 - 1979
As of 1970, the company produced 51,868 oil furnaces and 2,549 central heating stoves. Windhager began the in-house production of self-developed cellar boilers. By this time the company had 171 employees.
1980 - 1989
Windhager conquers market leadership in Austria with a modular system for oil and solid fuel boilers. In the mid-1980s, subsidiaries were founded in Switzerland and Germany.
1990 - 1999
In 1994 the company was certified to ISO 9001. In 1999, Windhager was the first manufacturer to introduce the 5-year full guarantee and launched the first PMX pellet boiler, developed in-house.
2002 - 2006
The broad modernisation of the production facilities creates one of the largest and most modern production lines for biomass boilers in Europe. Visually, too, a new design line was started.
2013
The founder’s grandson, Gernot Windhager, takes over management of the company.
2014 - 2019
The company headquarters in Seekirchen were rebuilt and a 600 m² interactive Heating Experience World was created. The plant in Zaisberg became the new manufacturing centre, including production of the revolutionary PuroWIN wood chip boiler.
2020 - 2021
For its 100th anniversary, the company set another milestone with the "World of Windhager" – an innovative heating experience world combined with a modern enjoyment and event area
2024
Windhager & BWT - two strong brands under one roof! FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH, parent company of BWT, takes over the Windhager Group. The traditional brand will remain and will operate under the name “Windhager - Best Heating Technology” in future.
2025
The Future is PUREST HEATING" shines in large letters above the entrance to the futuristic Windhager trade fair stand at the ISH in Frankfurt, heralding a new era in 2025. At the center of attention are the Windhager - Best Heating Technology products, which shine in new, vibrant colors.