Thermex

Danish designed cooker hoods

If you need a new cooker hood or it now needs the kitchen renovation to go full throttle, North Jutland Thermex is as the largest Danish manufacturer of extractors, a place you can confidently put your investment at.

Here at the shop you will find a nice selection of efficient and aesthetically designed cooker hoods, so you can both get rid of cooking fumes and enjoy the sight of this indispensable element in the kitchen. If you want it integrated into the cabinet so that you only have to pull it out when needed, York iii is an obvious choice – alternatively the models airslim.

We can also handle other types of ventilation, including the coveted system Silent 100 and help you with wine coolers for your modern dream kitchen, café, restaurant or hotel. Before you get that far in the decision-making process, we want to take you on Thermex's more than 60 years of innovative journey, offering solutions for both residential and commercial kitchens.

The sea as a source of inspiration

Do you sometimes seek out the sea and beach to get new energy and head and thoughts blown through? Yes, then you are not alone. Thermex is based in Hjørring and the fresh air benefits not only the employees, but also you as a customer. The kitchen should be a nice place to work and spend time – whether it is a small detached house kitchen, a state-of-the-art apartment kitchen in the middle of Frederiksberg or the professional gastronomic. Thermex is reflected in timeless, functional and affordable products, ensuring a good indoor climate and working environment when juggling pots, pots and exotic dishes.

War years and business acumen

Despite Denmark's occupation – or the turbulent economy of the 70s – Thorkild Vagn Strøh Christensen was not afraid to take the spoon in the other hand and bring his eye for a good deal into play. Resources and raw materials were in high demand, yes - already as a child, Thorkild saw a healthy business in repairing everything from bicycle hoses to nails. His commercial interest was not denied; on the contrary, he was eagerly sent on summer trips to Jutland, which at the time was considered the best place to refine his sales skills. His talent could now unfold on 200 acres of land with a family with whom he learned to sell chickens and pigs.

High school and commerce were difficult to reconcile, and Thorkild, after some consideration on the part of his parents, apprenticed to a freight forwarding company – the international environment and hardcore dollars drew more in the stalwart guy. The blue wave did not frighten at first, and Thorkild put to sea with the title of handyman bound for Genoa, Italy. However, marine life did not become what he dreamed of, and the dirty engine compartment was replaced with telegraphist studios. With empty pockets, Thorkild went ashore, and came under the wing of his father-in-law, an equally enterprising seller of, among other things, sugar, as you may know from Matador, was hugely sought after. 

The parsley chopper that led to another adventure abroad

The kitchen should already turn out to be the focal point for the family. The father-in-law is the man behind a true 50s classic, namely the parsley chopper with swivel handle. An invention that did not satisfy his ambitions, however, Thorkild and he headed for Germany, where they came into contact with the Frenchman, Jean-Maure, whose father was behind the renowned ventilation company Thermor. Thorkild was able to speak several languages and paved the way for trade contacts. Today, Thermex can also be found in Rødovre, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Spain.

Thorkild filled his suitcase with six fans and the drive to become independent. And what could be more obvious than to start by getting rid of the bad air that ravaged the toilets in the pubs in Copenhagen. His direct, creative manner threw off orders – and a handshake was immediately given to get an installer to ensure correct installation. You'll still be able to come across some of the original solutions around shops and bodegas, so the quality is truly worth toasting.

Sales cover and ventilation development at rocket speed from 1958 – 2008

Under the name Thermex Scandinavia A/S, as it is called today, Thorkild continued his purchases from France and went from pub to pub with quality fans in his suitcase. And since he was not lost behind a wagon, the business went more and more towards sales to professionals including glaziers, electrical and plumbing installers and wholesalers. Several name changes were test-driven, but it was certain that Thorkild and his wife supported each other in the company, which was initially run from their own apartment in Rødovre. The bedroom and then a garage constituted storage, and the red Ford Taunus was packed for the meeting with customers.

In 1963, Herlev became the place to expand the business under the name Thermor Domestics, when Thorkild met a glassblower. As the business is now finally profitable with room for 3 employees, the location is moved to Brønshøj. The following year, Hjørringenser, Svend Steffensen, will play an important role in sales in Jutland with deliveries directly from Brønshøj. However, Hjørring got its own warehouse in 1974, partly to alleviate the lack of space on "Devil's Island," and partly to the economy in relation to both basic prices and wage levels. And then the North Jutland had a reputation for being a stable workforce.

Thrift and hard work pay off in 1968, when the family moves into a patrician villa that requires renovation with three garages and thus greater storage capacity. The home office is Thorkild's favorite, and he even sets up an offset printing company for advertising material in the basement.

has always been conscious of being sharp communicators, which a nationwide satisfaction survey among dealers clearly reflected – and they were curious about what else Thermex could dish up in terms of unique inventions such as its own cookbook and competitions to become Danish champion in Emfang.

Innovation and the powerful extractors led to Thermex being the first in the home appliance industry to run advertisements on TV2. The ventilation company has always emphasized the close dialogue with customers and dealers at trade fairs to keep up with needs and product development.

Kitchen and bath design is all about lifestyle

Air change and extraction are definitely Thermex's core competencies. For half a century, the Danish producer has created solutions for both the small bath and kitchen of Mr. and Mrs. Jensen, and the exclusive of the young, modern family, who also enjoy a good glass of grapes from their own wine fridge. Since its 25th anniversary in 1983, the company has also folded on the Norwegian and Swedish markets. In addition, there is a subsidiary in Barcelona as well as exports to, among others, the United States. England and Germany.

The founder, Thorkild himself loved cooking and today it is the next generation of families who help create the right framework for your kitchen. Did you know, for example, that Thermex was the first on the Danish market to make it possible for you as a private consumer to get an induction hob? Efficiency, sound level, operating facilities and beautiful design have always been the focal point of the enterprising North Jutland manufacturer.

Bels.dk helps you get fresh air in the kitchen and bath

Thermex is divided into the following three ranges: Blueline, Yellowline and Air Change. Should we assist you in creating the perfect cooking island, e.g. with automatic switching off of the hood (https://bels.dk/thermex-toplink-modul-ii-5703347522468), stylish wine storage in a café and hotel or a healthy indoor climate in the bathroom? Unfortunately, we do not sell the new Passat for integration into the ceiling, but offer good prices and service when buying solutions for moving air and on all Thermex ventilation and exhaust products that the shop has on the shelves.