Our history.
2020
Nathan Systems B.V. becomes a subsidiary of ait
2017
- Foundation of ait-austria, ait-česko and ait-slovensko
2016
- ait-deutschland GmbH operates as part of the NIBE Group
- Our core activities are heating and cooling technology
- Building complex comprising management, production, training facilities and Technology Center, with our own research and development centre
- ait-deutschland GmbH employs more than 500 people (March 2016)
2015
- Opening of the Technology Center, the research and development centre of the ait group
- Brand relaunch of alpha innotec and NOVELAN and KKT chillers
2014
- NOVELAN becomes product brand of ait-deutschland GmbH
- Spain is included in the distribution network of alpha innotec
2013
- Renaming of Alpha-InnoTec GmbH to ait-deutschland GmbH
- alpha innotec and KKT chillers are product brands of ait-deutschland GmbH
- Foundation of ait-sverige
- alpha innotec starts distribution in Turkey
- The Czech Republic is included in the distribution network of NOVELAN
2012
- Brand relaunch of KKT Kraus to KKT chillers and integration within Alpha-InnoTec GmbH
- NOVELAN agents in other European countries
2011
- Incorporation of Alpha-InnoTec GmbH, KKT Kraus GmbH and NOVELAN GmbH into the Swedish NIBE Group
- Alpha-InnoTec starts distribution in Finland
2010
- Relocation of KKT Kraus GmbH from Lauf an der Pegnitz to Kasendorf
2009
- Opening of customer service centre and new office buildings after another expansion phase at Alpha-InnoTec GmbH
2008
- Construction and opening of office buildings and customer service center.
- Foundation of ait-france
- The Alpha-InnoTec distribution network continues to grow to Estonia and Italy
2007
- Establishment of KKT Kraus USA Corp. in Chicago
- Production and logistics expansion at NOVELAN
- Foundation of ait-norge
- Alpha-InnoTec starts sales in Lithuania, Latvia and Portugal
2006
- Purchase of the company premises and start of construction
- Opening of a new production hall
- With France, the Benelux countries and the United Kingdom, the Western European space is taken up comprehensively in the Alpha-InnoTec sales
2005
- Acquisition of KKT Kraus by the Swiss Schulthess Group
- Sales launch of Alpha-InnoTec in Denmark
2004
- With the integration of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Ireland the Alpha-InnoTec sales network now covers large parts of central and western Europe
- Sales start for Novelan in Austria
2002
- Alpha-InnoTec heat pumps are available in the Slovenian and Norwegian market
2001
- Establishment of NOVELAN GmbH after acquisition of the Siemens trademark rights
- Poland is included in the Alpha-InnoTec distribution network
2000
- Investment by the Swiss Schulthess Group in Novelan and acquisition of Alpha-InnoTec GmbH
- Expansion of the sales area to the Netherlands
1999
- Sales start for Alpha-InnoTec in Austria and Switzerland
1998
- Establishment of Alpha-InnoTec GmbH in Kasendorf (Upper Franconia) by the then managing directors Heinz Weggel and Artur Rodecker
- Start of heat pump production and development at the site
1993
- Founding of KKT Kraus Industriekühlung
1978
- Establishment of KKT Kraus in Lauf an der Pegnitz
- Production and distribution of energy-efficient chiller and heat pump solutions
- Comprehensive Novelan distribution and service network (under the flag of Siemens)
1975
- Testing of first heat pump prototypes by Novelan (under the flag of Siemens)