Since the founding of tekmar Control Systems in 1984, we have enthusiastically introduced innovative control solutions to the North American hydronic heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.

Our roots can be traced to West Germany in the 1960s where businessman Kurt Knuever partnered with his brother-in-law, Helmut Freundlieb, to establish an applied electronics company that later became tekmar, a manufacturer of HVAC systems controls. Over time the company focused on the development and manufacturing of electronic controls for operating electric off-peak thermal storage systems, hydronic radiant floor heating systems, and snow/ice detection and melting systems.

This complete system approach, which combines smart controls with good building design, has achieved impressive results that have been sustained through five years of monitoring. The tekmar building uses less than one-quarter of the energy and has one fifth of the carbon footprint of other buildings in its class and climate zone.

We not only promote energy savings but we also live it. In 2002, we built a state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot facility, as a prime example of how “system thinking” can guide the design and construction of a durable, energy-efficient, and very functional building. The HVAC system includes radiant floor heating and variable air volume cooling supplied by ground source heat pumps. In addition, the building incorporates extra insulation, shading of south-facing windows, and multiple lighting levels to improve energy efficiency. The building also acts as a test-bed for future tekmar HVAC technologies and controls.