Our History
The growth of a strong brand
1907
Founding of Saunier Duval & Cie by Charles Saunier and Maurice Duval
1920 -1930
Core business area: the production of gas street laterns in France
1922
Heating and hot water products are the focus of Saunier Duval brand
1950
Highly modern services, sales and training throughout France
Since the late 1960ies
With the expansion to Western and Eastern Europe was born the first logo of Saunier Duval
1965
A modern production plant is built in Nantes: one gas boiler every 37 seconds
1975
10,000 employees successfully drive forward product development and international expansion
1983 - 1987
Production begins on the first generation of heat pumps, air/hot water pumps and solar reflectors
1993
Production of air conditioning appliances begins
1997 - 2000
Successful launch of a new generation of gas boilers: Isofast, Isomax, Isosplit and Isosplit Condens
2004
Introduction of the new heat pump generation Magna Air
2005
Introduction of the new solar generation: Helioset and Helioconcept
2008
Start of the production of new solar collectors in Nantes
2009
Launch of the first ever hybrid system in France. The GeniaHybrid is compatible with all gas or oil boilers, whatever the brand.
2010
New modern face and logo
2011
The success of our ThemaPlus Condens makes us the market leaders in wall hung condensing boilers as well as non-condensing boilers in France
2012
Foundation of Vaillant Group International GmbH with site in Remscheid, Germany, representing Saunier Duval brand in those markets where no separate Vaillant Group company is presented.
2013
Launch of new generation of Genia Air heat pumps