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Who we are

We are one family and think in generations

The Viessmann Family

A large and diverse workforce

Viessmann is a global family business. Our company is shaped by the Viessmann family of entrepreneurs and thrives off the multifaceted talents of our members, who we greatly appreciate and jointly share. We have grown considerably since Johann Viessmann founded the company in 1917. As of 2023 the Viessmann Group has 14,500 employees worldwide.

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Facts & Figures

Our success is measurable*

Founded in 1917, Viessmann has 22 production companies in twelve countries in 2023. Our group is active around the world and generated approx. 3.4 billion euros in turnover in 2021.

Our success in numbers
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MORE THAN

3.4

BN € IN GROUP TURNOVER

MORE THAN

56 %

REVENUES OUTSIDE GERMANY

LOCATIONS IN

74

COUNTRIES

PRODUCED IN

22

FACILITIES IN 12 COUNTRIES

* All figures reflect the situation prior to the closing of the partnership with Carrier.
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Company Structure

Ready for the future

The Viessmann Generations Group is the umbrella of all our endeavors to maximize the impact of our purpose: Co-creating living spaces for generations to come. Our broad set of activities is structured along five focus areas.

Our Company Structure
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Company Management

Our leadership teams

One of our most important leadership principles is that everyone takes responsibility for their actions. This applies in particular to our managers and our Board of Management who lead by example.

The teams at a glance

We at Viessmann

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When you want more than just a job

We have big goals in mind. We use our various talents to achieve these goals. The members of the Viessmann family contribute to CO₂ abatement and the fight against climate change.

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