About
About OCHSNER
Strength from tradition for more than 150 years.
The OCHSNER family business goes way back to 1872. Many systems have been installed over the years for renowned customers all around the world, including for the US Navy and NASA. The range includes both piston and screw compressors with up to 500 kW output.
OCHSNER Wärmepumpen GmbH was founded 1978 and the company has become synonymous with energy awareness, a pioneering spirit and a flair for innovation. OCHSNER was one of the first European manufacturers to produce heat pumps on an industrial scale. Today, the company is recognised as one of the sector's international technology leaders. Since 1992, OCHSNER has concentrated wholly on heat pumps.
State-of-the-art manufacturing
Made in Europe.
OCHSNER heat pumps are manufactured in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden from high quality materials and components, using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes such as 3D printing. Through intensive research and development work, OCHSNER also ensures that the products become even more efficient and energy saving. Today, more than 180 000 OCHSNER heat pumps are successfully in use.
Committed to the future
Sustainable entrepreneurship driven by the fifth generation.
You have to know where you're heading to steer the right course: Kari Ochsner is an entrepreneur with foresight and conviction. A visionary and motivator, he is the fifth generation to lead the family business. While respecting the company's roots and more than 150 years of history, Kari Ochsner has repositioned OCHSNER Wärmepumpen GmbH within just a few years and placed it on a sustainable and future-oriented footing. An open corporate culture and team spirit are as important to him as his unwavering commitment to the environment, climate and social projects.
Why OCHSNER?
Exceptional innovation – no year without a new product
Continuous innovation is a crucial factor. The company has gradually optimised its development and product modification processes – far in excess of international standards. Kari Ochsner encourages and expects his employees to show innovative spirit and courage.
Committed to our natural world and our economy
Kari Ochsner is equally strongly committed to environmental protection and the fight against climate change, as evidenced by a close partnership with the WWF Climate Group for one. Moreover, he spends what little free time he has on association activities and various supervisory board positions. He is active in the heat pump associations for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
OCHSNER team: diversity and openness make all the difference
Having spent ten years in Germany with US company Xerox, including in the role of general manager, Kari Ochsner has been strongly influenced by the American management style, with its emphasis on high performance leadership, excellence and diversity. A corporate culture that fosters discussion.