Becoming Zehnder Rittling

Becoming Zehnder Rittling

Zehnder Group acquired Hydro-Air Components and the brand conversion to Zehnder Rittling began, enhancing Zehnder’s range of radiators and ceiling-mounted heating and cooling systems.
Expanding the Product Line

Expanding the Product Line

Hydro-Air Components acquired the Rittling Corporation and added Rittling Finned Tube to the product offering.
Exports to Germany

Exports to Germany

Zehnder began exporting to Germany. In 1963 Zehnder opened a production facility near Freiburg, Germany and by 1970 it had overtaken the main plant in Gränichen in terms of both sales and workforce.
First US Patent

First US Patent

Rittling was awarded its first US patent for twin tube residential baseboard elements.
The Rittling Corporation

The Rittling Corporation

The Rittling Corporation was founded by Charles Rittling, producing hydronic unit heaters in Buffalo, New York.