What Ginox Swiss Kitchen does

Ginox Swiss Kitchen (legal entity: Ginox SA) is a fifth-generation, family-owned Swiss manufacturer of premium commercial kitchen equipment founded in 1875 in Montreux. The company designs, engineers, and fabricates custom stainless steel kitchen solutions — including ventilation hoods, refrigerated cabinets, cooking equipment, warewashing machines, and drainage systems — primarily for luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, hospitality schools, sports venues, and institutional clients. Its product portfolio is anchored by the proprietary PerformAir self-cleaning ventilated ceiling system and a patented ball filter for extraction hoods (granted 1997), supplemented by modular airflow and energy-efficiency options such as ecoAzur, LineAir, and MistAir.

The company operates two manufacturing hubs: a 3,000-square-meter Swiss facility in Montreux with solar-covered production and assembly space, and a 10,000+ square-meter plant in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (established 2007, expanded 2022) that serves the broader Middle East. Ginox generates revenue through hardware sales of custom equipment, professional turnkey kitchen project delivery (covering planning, BIM design LOD100–LOD400, fabrication, installation, and managed kitchen services), and a growing portfolio of recurring services including after-sales maintenance, equipment leasing, energy contracting, and event equipment rental. Distribution is direct in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva office) and partner-driven in German-speaking Switzerland, France, the Middle East, and beyond, with showrooms extending to Bangkok.

The customer base spans high-profile enterprise references — including EHL Hospitality Business School, Hôtel des Horlogers (with three-Michelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut), L'Atelier Joel Robuchon at The Woodward Geneva, Sushi Samba at St Regis Palm Jumeirah, Vaudoise Arena, and Kitopi — alongside 'hundreds of new clients annually' in the broader hospitality and institutional segments. Brand and customer engagement are reinforced through a chef ambassador program, documentary film production, and cultural sponsorships such as the Montreux Jazz Festival 2025.

Name

Ginox Swiss Kitchen

Legal name

Ginox SA

Website

https://ginoxgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ginox Swiss Kitchen (Ginox SA) is a fifth-generation Swiss family-owned manufacturer founded in 1875 that designs and fabricates premium custom stainless steel commercial kitchens — ventilation, refrigeration, cooking, and warewashing — primarily for luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and hospitality schools across Europe and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

NAICS

Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing (332215)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Ventilation hoods
• Commercial refrigeration
• Warewashing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Kitchen Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and selling custom stainless steel kitchen equipment including ventilation hoods, refrigerated cabinets, cooking equipment, and custom fixtures for professional kitchens worldwide
2. Turnkey Kitchen Projects: Complete kitchen concept design and implementation services for new constructions and renovations, handling everything from planning to installation
3. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance, repairs, and warranty services for installed equipment
4. Equipment Leasing: Lease financing solutions for professional kitchen equipment through partner leasing specialists
5. Energy Contracting: Financing model where equipment acquisition is funded through future energy savings generated by the investment
6. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional kitchen equipment and gastronomic materials for events across Switzerland
7. Managed Kitchen Services: Complete project management service handling all aspects of kitchen implementation including coordinating qualified service providers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ginox Swiss Kitchen designs, manufactures, and installs commercial kitchen equipment and custom stainless steel systems for hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, and educational institutions. Its offering spans ventilation hoods, commercial refrigeration and display cabinets, cooking suites (combi steamers, salamanders, modular Vesta line), warewashing machines, drainage and floor systems, and mobile equipment, complemented by engineering, after-sales, managed kitchen, rental, leasing, and contracting services.

Product overview

Ginox Swiss Kitchen is a Swiss commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer founded in 1875, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into several categories: ventilation hoods and ceilings (PerformAir, PerformAir+, PerformAir Mist, LineAir, Uvair, MistAir, SteamAir with supporting modules Ecoazur, LaminAir, Pulsair), arrangement and furniture solutions (Freeflow self-service counters, Mobile Equipment, Economat storage, Inox by Ginox custom stainless steel), cold storage equipment (Refrigerated Cabinets, Refrigerated Cupboards, Bottle Coolers, Wine Display Cabinets, Meat Display Cabinets), cooking equipment (Vesta Cooking Suite, Combi Steamer, Salamanders), warewashing machines, and drainage solutions (Siphoid Boxes/ Niagara, Floor Pans/ Victoria, Floor Gutters/ Iguazu). The portfolio also includes Clareco biotechnological cleaning products and extends into comprehensive services including Ginox Swiss Engineering (custom planning with BIM capabilities), Managed Kitchen Services, After-Sales Service, Equipment Rental, Leasing, and Contracting. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Switzerland (Montreux headquarters, Chailly-sur-Montreux) and UAE (Ras Al Khaimah), serving customers across Switzerland, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ginox Swiss Engineering: Customized planning and engineering services for professional kitchens
• PerformAir
• Freeflow
• Clareco

Products and services

• PerformAir Commercial Ventilation Hoods Standalone line of commercial kitchen ventilation hoods for hospitality and institutional kitchens requiring grease extraction, smoke/heat control, and code-compliant exhaust.
• Freeflow Refrigerated Cabinets and Storage Systems Line of commercial refrigerated cabinets and storage systems for professional kitchens needing chilled storage integrated with kitchen layouts.
• Economat Refrigerated Cabinets Commercial refrigerated storage cabinets for foodservice operations handling bulk chilled ingredients.
• Refrigerated Cupboards Refrigerated cupboard units for professional kitchens requiring combined chilled storage and shelving.
• Bottle Coolers Commercial bottle cooling units for bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
• Wine Display Cabinets Refrigerated wine display cabinets for hospitality and restaurant wine service areas.
• Meat Display Cabinets Refrigerated meat display cabinets for butcher counters, delis, and foodservice outlets.
• Vesta Cooking Suite Modular commercial cooking suite platform offering configurable cooking stations for professional kitchens.
• Combi Steamers Commercial combi steamer ovens for professional kitchens needing combined steam and convection cooking.
• Salamanders Commercial salamander broilers for finishing, gratinating, and browning in professional kitchens.
• Warewashing Machines Commercial warewashing and dishwashing machines for hospitality and institutional kitchens.
• Mobile Equipment Mobile commercial kitchen equipment for flexible kitchen layouts, banqueting, and transportable foodservice operations.
• Siphoid Boxes Commercial kitchen siphoid drainage boxes for hygienic floor and equipment drainage in professional kitchens.
• Floor Pans and Floor Gutters Stainless steel floor pans and floor gutters for commercial kitchen drainage and hygiene systems.
• Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Bespoke stainless steel fabrication of kitchen equipment, worktops, and custom kitchen systems for hospitality and institutional clients.
• Ginox Swiss Engineering Kitchen design, layout, and engineering consultancy service for new builds, refurbishments, and operational optimization of professional kitchens.
• Managed Kitchen Services Outsourced managed kitchen services covering operations, maintenance, and performance of commercial kitchen facilities.
• After-Sales Service After-sales maintenance, repair, and spare parts service for installed Ginox kitchen equipment.
• Equipment Rental and Leasing Rental and leasing of commercial kitchen equipment to foodservice operators and institutions seeking flexible access to Ginox equipment.
• Contracting and Turnkey Installation Turnkey contracting and installation services for end-to-end commercial kitchen buildouts, from design through commissioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through ecoAzur on-demand ventilation systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Montreux Jazz FestivalflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Ginox Swiss Kitchen serves as 'Atypical Partner' for the Montreux Jazz Festival 2025. This partnership aligns with company values of creativity, precision, and passion, supporting an iconic cultural event resonating beyond Lake Geneva.
• Refettorio GenevacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial engagement partnership with the sustainable restaurant serving free meals from donated ingredients. Ginox provided professional kitchen equipment of highest quality, partially donated, supporting the non-profit organization's mission to reduce social vulnerability and promote inclusion.
• PimalicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian project in Thailand providing practical hospitality training to disadvantaged youth. Ginox supports by donating professional kitchen equipment installed at the training center for trainee use.
• Van Thuyne Ridge Research Center (Botswana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental conservation project in Botswana. Ginox donated professional kitchen equipment to the research facility near Okavango Delta, supporting scientists in biology, geology, and anthropology research.
• Golf Club de LavauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior golf development support in the Lausanne-Montreux region. Ginox supports junior division including golf school and elite group training for competitions and training camps.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed global manufacturer of professional cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and laundry equipment for hospitality and institutional customers; directly competes with Ginox across the full kitchen lineup but at much broader scale.
• Hoshizaki Corporation: Global Japanese manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment (refrigeration, ice machines, dishwashers) serving the same professional foodservice customers as Ginox, but at significantly larger global scale and with a broader product portfolio.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed global commercial kitchen equipment conglomerate after acquiring Welbilt; competes with Ginox across cooking, refrigeration, and ventilation through multiple brand portfolios serving the same hospitality and foodservice end markets.
• Ali Group Srl: Italian-headquartered multinational foodservice equipment manufacturer owning dozens of brands across cooking, refrigeration, warewashing, and ventilation; competes broadly with Ginox in premium hospitality kitchens globally.

Regional players

• Bonnet International: French manufacturer of professional cooking ranges and modular kitchen suites; comparable in product scope and target customers to Ginox's Vesta cooking line, but primarily serves the French market where Ginox operates via partners.

Direct peers

• Halton Group: Finnish global specialist in commercial kitchen ventilation hoods, airflow management, and indoor climate solutions; directly comparable to Ginox's PerformAir, LineAir, and ecoAzur ventilation product lines.
• Winterhalter Gastronom: German specialist in commercial warewashing and water-treatment solutions; comparable European premium player directly competing with Ginox's warewashing line for the same hotel and restaurant customers.
• MKN Maschinenfabrik: German premium manufacturer of custom professional kitchen systems, cooking equipment, and ventilation; comparable mid-sized European competitor to Ginox with a similar focus on bespoke stainless steel kitchens for hotels and restaurants.
• Rational AG: German premium manufacturer of combi-steamers and commercial cooking systems, headquartered in Landsberg am Lech; competes with Ginox's Vesta cooking suite and combi-steamer line for the same high-end hospitality and institutional customers.
• Miele Professional: German premium manufacturer of commercial warewashing, cooking, and refrigeration systems; targets the same luxury hospitality and fine-dining segment as Ginox with a comparable brand-heritage positioning.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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