Viessmann
The Viessmann Group is a German manufacturer of heating and refrigeration systems headquartered in Allendorf (Eder), Germany. With 22 production companies in 12 countries, distribution companies and representative offices in 74 countries and 120 sales offices throughout the world, Viessmann is international in its orientation. More than 54 percent of turnover is generated abroad. Since January 2022, the company is led by Martin Vießmann (Chairman of the Executive Board), Maximilian Viessmann (Group-CEO) and Ulrich Hüllmann (CFO). In April 2023, Viessmann announced that it would sell its heat pump division to its US competitor Carrier Global for €12 billion. The transaction was completed on January 2024, Max Viessmann joins the Board of Carrier Global
| Company type | GmbH & Co KG |
|---|---|
| Industry | Heating and Refrigeration Systems |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Founder | Johann Viessmann |
| Headquarters | Allendorf (Eder), Germany |
| Revenue | 4 billion € (2022) |
Number of employees | 14,500 (2022) |
| Website | www.viessmann.family |
The company was founded in Hof an der Saale in 1917 by Johann Viessmann, and has been family owned for four generations. As of 2022, the company employs 14,500 people and reports annual sales of € 4 billion.