The history of NOVENCO Building & Industry

The NOVENCO company of today was founded in 1947 in Naestved, Denmark. From the very beginning, the focus has been on ventilation products which have evolved into our advanced ventilation technologies through continuous innovation. Our engineering expertise has deep roots and combined with strong in-house manufacturing, it ensures proven performance and long-term reliability across global markets. The decades of cross-industry experience allow us to understand complex operational challenges and deliver solutions that meet today’s demanding requirements.

Below is an overview of milestones in our company history.

2021

NOVENCO Building & Industry A/S establishes NOVENCO Building & Industry Inc. in the US.

2019

NOVENCO Building & Industry A/S opens operations in India and Singapore.

2014

The SCHAKO Group acquires Novenco A/S from the Novenco Group.

The company name changes to NOVENCO Building & Industry A/S.

Read more about SCHAKO Group at schakogroup.ch.

2013

Hi-Air Korea Co., Ltd. acquires Novenco Group, including Novenco A/S and Novenco Marine & Offshore A/S.

Novenco A/S divests its air handling unit activities to Exhausto A/S.

2011

Dania Capital divides Novenco A/S into two independent groups – Novenco A/S and Novenco Marine & Offshore A/S.

Novenco A/S establishes its own representation in Dubai for the Middle East region.

2007

Novenco A/S celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Novenco A/S establishes a commercial office in Germany.

2006

Dania Capital, a Danish private equity company, acquires the YORK Novenco Group and changes the name to Novenco.

2003

Novenco A/S becomes the Centre of Excellence for Ventilation Products & Systems within the YORK EMEA Group and changes its name to YORK Novenco A/S.

2000

Novenco A/S establishes Novenco UK, Ltd. in the United Kingdom.

1999

YORK International Inc. acquires the entire share capital of Novenco A/S from Sabroe.

1997

Sabroe acquires the entire share capital of Novenco A/S.

1987

Danisco A/S acquires the entire share capital of Novenco A/S.

1985

Nordisk Ventilator Co. A/S changes its name to Novenco A/S.

1983

Novenco A/S in the Netherlands is established as Novenco B.V.

1956

Nordisk Ventilator Co. A/S establishes Novenco A/S in the Netherlands.

1952

Nordisk Ventilator Co. A/S introduces the “Hi-Pres” high-pressure system, marking the start of the company’s involvement in the marine sector.

1947

Mr. S.T. Westenholz establishes Nordisk Ventilator Co. A/S in Naestved, Denmark.

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