
Our History
A history of innovation.
From the founding of the company in 1731 to the present day: Buderus started by manufacturing hobs and stove plates. This was followed by sophisticated ovens and the company then incorporated the use of new technologies, such as condensing technology. Today, Buderus is a system expert and is dedicated to the development of innovative system solutions in heating and HVAC technology.
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1731 – 1977
1731
The company is founded by Johann Wilhelm Buderus1895
The company starts casting sectional boilers in Lollar, a town in central Germany1898
The first patents for sectional boilers are registered and the company transitions to manufacturing cast-iron radiators1913
Buderus becomes a full-service supplier in the heating technology sector1915
Buderus delivers commercial boilers with oil burners and develops the first German special boiler with an oil burner during the 1920s1927
The manufacture of steel radiators begins1936
A new design of commercial coal boilers is launched1946
The manufacture of boilers and cast-iron radiators is resumed1952
The first major investment after the Second World War is made in Lollar1958
“Loganatherm” is launched, combining a cast-iron boiler with an integrated domestic hot water cylinder and the manufacture of control devices also begins1964
The Buderus Information Centre is opened in Lollar1969
The “Loganagas” floor standing conventional gas boiler is launched1977
A technological advance is made in the form of the low-temperature boiler by Buderus -
1977 – 2004
1981
The “Ecomatic-Plus” cast-iron boiler emerges as a future gas condensing technology1987
Buderus Heiztechnik GmbH, the largest subsidiary of Buderus AG, is formed1990
Domestic sales are restructured and a network of subsidiaries is developed in former East Germany1991
Radiator manufacturing starts to be concentrated in the eastern German state of Saxony and the first info mobiles are put into service1992
The wall-mounted condensing boiler is included in the supply range1993
A new product design is unveiled and a boiler with Thermostream technology is launched1994
The first Ecomatic HS4021 digital control systems are brought on the market1997
Solar technology is integrated into the Buderus heating systems1998
A double anniversary – marking 100 years since the patent for the cast-iron boiler was registered and also reaching five million heating boilers manufactured at the modernised Lollar site2001
Buderus presents the innovative Loganova GWP gas heat pump in a field test status and concludes a cooperation agreement with UTC Fuel Cells concerning the use of fuel cells2002
The solar programme is completed and a prototype of a fuel cell boiler opens a window into the future of heating technology2003
The company develops oil boilers into compact, wall-mounted constructions in low-temperature and condensing versions2004
Buderus Heiztechnik and Bosch Thermotechnik merge to form BBT Thermotechnik GmbH -
2004 – present
2005
The Logamax plus GB162 gas condensing boiler is showcased at the ISH 20052006
The company celebrates a special anniversary – 275 years of Buderus2008
The company name changes to Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH as of 1st January 20082009
Buderus establishes itself as a system provider2010
The Buderus Academy is opened in Lollar2011
The first condensing boiler with an Internet connection is unveiled2011
MyDevice – the Buderus EasyControl app allows you to control your heating on the move.2013
Buderus presents at the ISH 20132014
The Logatherm WPL AR is launched2015
Ready for the future. New heating systems in the Titanium design are launched2016
TV commercial – Willkommen daheim in der Zukunft (“Welcome home in the future”)2017
Buderus at the ISH 2017 – Ich installiere die Zukunft (“I can install the future”) brand image is presented2019
The Logano plus KBH192i hybrid appliance is presented2021
Logatherm WLW196i AR S+ with “Silent plus” technology