From the start, Convotherm has been an innovation, quality and sustainability leader
1976
Company founding – Frank Dittmann and Werner Schwarzbäcker establish Convotherm in Wolfratshausen
1976
First combi oven already features the distinctive red “C” on the door
1977
First major customer Apetito – still a Convotherm customer today
1982
The first combi oven in the world with the energy-saving Closed System (ACS+) (patented)
1987
The first combi oven in the world with an integrated hand shower (patented)
1990
Delivery of the 20,000th unit
1994
The first combi oven in the world with a disappearing door (patented)
1995
First combi oven manufacturer worldwide certified according to DIN ISO 9001 (Quality)
1998
Subsidiary of Enodis plc., London, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of foodservice equipment and systems
1999
Start of partnership & sponsorship of the Bocuse d’Or competitions
2000
First combi oven manufacturer worldwide certified according to DIN ISO 14001 (Environment)
2002
Introduction of fully automatic cleaning CONVOClean system
2004
Launch of the +3 series with pioneering technology: Advanced Closed System (ACS) with cavity dehumidification Crisp&Tasty
2006
Launch of the mini series: world’s smallest combi oven with only 0.31 m² footprint
2007
First full touchscreen panel worldwide for programming combi ovens without additional controls and easySystem
2008
Subsidiary of Manitowoc Foodservice, a global leader in professional kitchen equipment with over 25 brands
2008
First ConvoSense patent – optical food recognition
2009
Expansion of the “mini world” product series
2009
Introduction of ConvoSmoke (hot and cold smoking function)
2009
Introduction of the hygiene door handle
2010
Introduction of energy-saving program ecoCooking
2011
Fully automatic circulating cleaning CONVOClean system
2011
Sales of 10,000 combi ovens per year
2011
Awards: Kitchen Innovations Award (6.10 mini 2in1)
2012
Introduction of CONVOBake
2012
Complete supply of Eglfing site with 100% green energy
2014
Market launch of the most advanced combi oven series Convotherm 4
2014
Introduction of ConvoGrill (fat separator system)
2014
Awards: Red Dot Design Award (Convotherm 4), iF Product Design Award (Convotherm 4), Good Design Award (Convotherm 4)
2015
First combi oven manufacturer worldwide with DIN ISO 50001 certification (Energy Management)
2016
10 years of the mini series
2016
Awards: Good Design (Convotherm 4), German Brand Award
2017
Subsidiary of the internationally operating Welbilt Group
2017
Awarded the Lean & Green Management Award
2018
Launch of the new Convotherm mini series and Convotherm mini black
2018
Awards: Iconic Award (Convotherm 4)
2019
Market launch of Convotherm 4 BAKE and the mini condensation hood Pro
2019
Market launch of ConvoSense – world’s first AI-controlled combi oven for fully automated cooking
2020
Launch of the new Convotherm maxx series
2021
Market launch of the Convotherm maxx pro series
2021
Awards: Red Dot Design Award (maxx)
2022
Facelift of the Convotherm mini series
2022
Subsidiary of Ali Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment with over 96 brands
2023
Market launch of the new Convotherm maxx pro floor-standing units
2023
Awards: Kitchen Innovations Award (ConvoSense)
2024
Market launch of the new Convotherm flexx pro multifunctional cooking systems
2024
Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence for 15 consecutive years
2025
Market launch of the new mini pro series
2025
First S2L cleaning system in the compact combi oven class
2025
Introduction of EasyRack mini pro (flexible rack system)
2025
Awards: Good Design (mini pro), Red Dot Design Award (mini pro), Iconic Award (mini pro)
2026
Awards: German Design Award (mini pro), iF Design Award (mini pro)