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 in January 2024, Max Viessmann joins the Board of Carrier Global
28-1264: For the model building manufacturer, see Vollmer (company) . Vollmer is a family name. Notable people with the name include: Adolph Friedrich Vollmer (1806–1875), German landscape and marine painter and graphic artist Andy Vollmer (born 1953), American lawyer and SEC General Counsel Antje Vollmer (1943–2023), German politician April Vollmer (born 1951), American artist and educator Asher Vollmer (born 1989), American indie video game developer August Vollmer (1876–1955), American police chief Brian Vollmer (born 1955), Canadian singer Clyde Vollmer (1921–2006), American baseball player Dana Vollmer (born 1987), American swimmer Edward Vollmer (1877–1939), American politician Erika Vollmer (1925–2021), German tennis player Erwin Vollmer (1884–1884), German painter and sculptor Friedrich Vollmer (1867–1923), German classical philologist Grace Vollmer (1884–1977), American painter Gerhard Vollmer (born 1943), German physicist and philosopher Günter Vollmer (1917–2004), German officer and Knight's Cross recipient Günther Vollmer (1902–1945), German jurist and member of
56-475: A manufacturer of large heat pumps and ESS for combined heating and power systems. BIOFerm, Schmack and Carbotech acquisitions covered the area of biogas technology, and with an evacuated tube solar collectors plant in Dachang (China), the company has expanded its market presence into solar thermal systems. Following the introduction of the company's "Efficiency Plus" campaign, Viessmann received both in 2009 and 2011
84-477: A medium-sized industrial enterprise with 1,400 employees. The 1970s were a time of expansion. In 1972, Viessmann opened its first foreign factory in Faulquemont (France), followed by Waterloo, Ontario (Canada), the first site outside Europe, in 1978. With the development of new technologies, the company responded to the challenges of the energy crisis: In 1976, the first solar collectors were produced, followed by
112-542: A new production facility for wall mounted gas boilers in Allendorf, whilst developing an international sales office and branch network. As of 2005, the company launched the "Efficiency Plus" campaign focusing on demonstrating energy saving and sustainable processes and reducing the company's environmental footprint , whilst also expanding the product range with the acquisition of other technologies. Viessmann first acquired wood combustion specialists Mawera and Köb, followed by KWT,
140-622: A trainee on the renowned vineyard Bouchard Père et Fils in Montrachet in French Burgundy . After his return in 1968 discrepancies occurred between him and his father about the future management of the estate and Heinrich Vollmer moved to the Palatinate region. In 1972, he acquired a vineyard in Ellerstadt and built up one of the biggest German privately held vineyards. In springtime 1987, Vollmer
168-509: Is Viessmann's digital unit, which observes and shapes developments with regard to digitalisation and new business models. The VC/O includes, among others, the Maschinenraum in Berlin. The Viessmann Group includes Viessmann Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung GmbH (formerly ESS Energie Systeme & Service GmbH) as a producer of combined heat and power units, and Schmack Biogas Service GmbH as a market leader in
196-525: Is a German winery situated in Ellerstadt / Palatinate . Heinrich Vollmer, born 1948 in Durbach/ Baden , was designated for the takeover of the fatherly farm, which also included some vineyards. Already at the age of eight years Heinrich Vollmer was introduced to the winegrower's craft. At the age of 15 years he took part in the exchange program of the GFY (German French youth work) and worked during four years as
224-489: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Vollmer (company) 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. With 22 production companies in 12 countries and worldwide with sales companies, agencies and trade partners in 74 countries, Viessmann
252-528: Is internationally oriented. More than 54 percent of turnover is generated abroad. Since January 2022, the Viessmann Group has been managed by two leaders. Maximilian Viessmann has assumed responsibility for whole group as CEO, while Ulrich Hüllmann fulfills the position of the CFO. For the company's 100th anniversary in 2017, a new research and development center was inaugurated at the headquarters in Allendorf in
280-696: The German Sustainability Award for most sustainable production and most sustainable brand in Germany, respectively. In 2010 the company also received the Energy Efficiency Award for optimising energy production and use in its manufacturing facilities. In 2013, the company received the German Sustainability Award for the third time. Since January 2022, Martin Viessmann leads the Group as chairman of
308-853: The Twilight Zone episode He's Alive Vollmer Building , historic building in Genesee, Idaho Vollmer House , historic house in San Francisco, California Vollmer Peak , a mountain in the Berkeley Hills Heinrich Vollmer (winery) in Germany Hiram Price/Henry Vollmer House in Davenport, Iowa Craigmont, Idaho , city formed in 1920 after the merging of Vollmer and Ilo Volmer (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
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#1732851352995336-590: The land research institution of Rhineland-Palatinate . Today, the Cabernet Sauvignon vines that have been removed in 1987, are growing at Bodega Enrique Vollmer , the Argentine vineyard of Heinrich Vollmer in the Uco valley southwest of Mendoza, Argentina . In the wine cellar of the winery, about 450,000 litres of white wines as well as 450,000 litres of red wines are produced annually. Private wine connoisseurs count to
364-474: The surname Vollmer . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vollmer&oldid=1238013937 " Categories : Surnames from given names Surnames German-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
392-546: The Finnish Norpe Group, the leading Scandinavian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration units, finned products and cooling units for the food retail trade, was acquired in 2013. In September 2016, Viessmann launched heizung.de, an information and advice portal aimed specifically at end users such as new builders and refurbishment companies. Viessmann has also been operating the start-up company Builder Wattx in Berlin since 2016. Viessmann Investment also has holdings in
420-1429: The Nazi party Gustavo Vollmer (died 1954), Cuban tennis player Gustavo J. Vollmer (1923–2014), Venezuelan industrialist, philanthropist and scouting figure Hans Vollmer (1878–1969), German art historian and encyclopedist Heinrich Vollmer (1885–1961), German small-arms designer Henry Vollmer (1867–1930), American politician Herb Vollmer (1895–1961), American water polo player Jana Vollmer (born 1973), German beach volleyball player Joan Vollmer (1923–1951), American poet Jörg Vollmer (born 1957), German general Joseph Vollmer (1871–1955), German automobile and tank designer and engineer Judith Vollmer (born 1951), American poet and editor Jürgen Vollmer (born 1939), German photographer Lisa Vollmer (1937–2022), German social worker and politician Matthew Vollmer (born 1974), American writer, editor, and academic Patrick M. Vollmer (born 1969), House of Lords Librarian Ralf Vollmer (born 1962), German footballer Richard W. Vollmer, Jr. (1926–2003), American judge Ruth Vollmer (1903–1982), German-American conceptual artist Sebastian Vollmer (born 1984), American football player Tiffany Vollmer (born 1973), American voice actress Tim Vollmer (born 1946), American discus thrower See also [ edit ] Peter Vollmer, fictional American neo-Nazi from
448-639: The Polish manufacturer Kospel, which produces instantaneous water heaters, electric boilers and hot water storage tanks, Pewo (a specialist in heat transfer stations for local and district heating based in Dresden) and the installation and service provider for complex central heating systems Thermowise in South Africa. The portfolio of Viessmann Investment also includes LämpöYkkönen (full-range supplier for heat pumps in Finland),
476-801: The Viessmann team, as well as ski jumpers Katharina Althaus, Stephan Leyhe, Richard Freitag and Markus Eisenbichler and one of the greatest German talents Constantin Schmid. Since September 2017, the company has also been the official partner of the Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team in the FIA Formula E World Championship and, since 2019, regional partner of FC Bayern Munich in China and Hong Kong. Heinrich Vollmer (winery) 49°27′31″N 8°15′04″E / 49.4587396°N 8.2511444°E / 49.4587396; 8.2511444 Weingut Heinrich Vollmer
504-571: The banks of the Saale, where Johann Viessmann set up a small workshop in 1917 specialising in the construction of steel boilers. In 1937 he moved operations to Allendorf (Eder) in northern Hesse. After World War II, Hans Vießmann took over his father's company and modernized it by introducing series production and industrial processes. In the 1950s and 1960s, oil replaced the previously used solid fuels, whilst steel boilers became increasingly important. Viessmann seized these growth opportunities and developed into
532-625: The biogas sector. The group also includes the French medium boiler manufacturers Stein Energie and Sodiet (Viessmann Industrie France), as well as Viessmann Eis-Energiespeicher GmbH. In 2012, the Viessmann Group acquired 100 percent of shares in Viessmann Kältetechnik AG in Hof. The company is one of the most important manufacturers of temperature-controlled rooms for trade and industry. In addition,
560-432: The cellar of the Ellerstadt estate. The winery Heinrich Vollmer cultivates currently 104 hectares of vineyards all around Ellerstadt / Palatinate in the sites of Dürkheimer Feuerberg, Deidesheimer Hofstück , Ellerstadter Bubeneck and Ellerstadter Kirchenstück. These are partly in the possession of the wine-growing estate and are leased to the other part by a specially founded producer's community. Since foundation of
588-566: The electrical and infrared heating manufacturer Etherma in Austria and the British online retailer for Viessmann products and spare parts, Viessmann Direct in England. Also in 2018, the company built a solar park next to its headquarters in Allendorf to cover up to 7 percent of the company's own electricity requirements. The plant has an output of 2 MW and was built without state subsidies. Instead,
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#1732851352995616-589: The established clientele of Heinrich Vollmer as well as wine traders, restaurants, retail shops (Rewe, Tengelmann, Edeka) and airlines ( German Lufthansa , Condor ). Since 1987 Heinrich Vollmer also owns and operates a vineyard in Argentina, Bodega Enrique Vollmer . On account of his French winegrower's education, French grape varieties belong to Heinrich Vollmer's specialities, among them Cabernet Sauvignon , Saint Laurent , Pinot blanc , Pinot gris , Pinot noir , Sauvignon blanc , Chardonnay and Auxerrois . But also
644-419: The executive board. The business is headed by Max Viessmann as CEO and Ulrich Hüllmann as CFO. Viessmann is sponsor of various winter sports. In addition, various German athletes from winter sports are sponsored. In biathlon, the team includes Sven Fischer, Laura Dahlmeier, Denise Herrmann, Franziska Hildebrand, Benedikt Doll and Arnd Peiffer. The Nordic combined athletes Eric Frenzel and Johannes Rydzek are in
672-574: The first heat pumps in 1978. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 opened up new markets – initially in the former East Germany and later in Eastern Europe. At the end of 1991/start of 1992, Dr. Hans Vießmann handed the company over to his son Dr. Martin Viessmann . In the 1990s, major structural changes were taking place: from floorstanding boilers to wall mounted boilers, from oil to gas, from gas-fired boilers to condensing technology. Viessmann set up
700-444: The presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel . With a volume of 50 million euros, the "Technikum" represents the largest single investment in the history of the company. Viessmann is also active in the fields of investment, real estate and VC/O. Viessmann Investment develops growth potential and new markets through targeted acquisitions in medium-sized companies. Viessmann Real Estate deals with real estate, hotels and catering. VC/O
728-411: The project is financed by the company's own consumption of electrical energy. The company also operates the Allendorf airfield. On the purely technical side, Viessmann provides a range of HVAC products as well as services, industrial and refrigeration products. for commercial , industrial, and residential purposes ranging from 1.5 to 120,000 kW. The Viessmann Group originated in Hof on
756-490: The traditional German sorts of Riesling , Dornfelder and Portugieser grapes are cultivated. The vineyard traditionally focuses on selective vintage and careful processing of the grapes. The production of the white wines takes place in modern high-grade steel tanks, while the red wines are fermented traditionally on the must and further developed in wooden barrels. The "great wines" mature up to 18 months in Barrique barrels in
784-477: Was sentenced by the district court of Neustadt/Weinstrasse to 72 days of custody or 72 daily rates of 100 Deutsche Mark and the immediate removal of his Cabernet Sauvignon vines. At that time, the cultivation of these vines was not permitted in Germany due to the contemporary law. The accusation was dropped during the second hearing. After that, Heinrich Vollmer built up the first German experimental plant originated for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in cooperation with
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