Ziehl-Abegg, Inc. News

Manufacturing has long been considered a male-dominated industry. At Ziehl-Abegg, that perception is changing. Five women at the company’s North American headquarters are not only thriving in their careers, but also reshaping what leadership, expertise, and growth look like in modern manufacturing. “We’re committed to building an inclusive environment where women thrive in manufacturing roles,” said Carmen Deese, Vice President of Human Resources, adding “These wom...

This National Manufacturing Day, Ziehl-Abegg, Inc. proudly celebrates the skilled, passionate individuals who bring innovation to life every day on the factory floor. From machinists and engineers to production leads and apprentices, the Winston-Salem team has played a pivotal role in making 2025 the company’s strongest year yet, hiring 178 manufacturing jobs, earning multiple global sales awards, and achieving record-breaking growth month after month. Ziehl-Abegg’s North American...

As energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, government incentives make energy-efficient HVAC systems (especially heat pumps) more affordable for homeowners and businesses. Government grants and rebates are acting as a powerful catalyst by making advanced technologies more accessible and affordable for a wide range of consumers. While federal tax credits for HVAC are expiring at the end of 2025, some federal rebate programs and various state/local incentives may continue. We asked our...

As summer heat intensifies and HVAC systems operate under maximum load, Ziehl-Abegg Inc. is spotlighting its line of advanced retrofit solutions—engineered to improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and extend the life of existing systems without the cost, disruption, or downtime of a full replacement. With utility rates rising and building systems aging, Ziehl-Abegg’s retrofit approach offers a smarter, more strategic path to summer efficiency. Ziehl-Abegg retrofit fans...

As the skilled workforce retires, college costs rise, and demand grows for hands-on careers, there has never been a better time for apprenticeships in industries like HVAC. As more people seek alternatives to traditional four-year degrees, vocational training offers a faster, more affordable path to meaningful work, and apprenticeships can play an important role. Apprenticeships come in many different forms, but all programs strive to build knowledge and skillsets for employees. Apprenticeship...

Ziehl-Abegg Inc. proudly announces that Carmen Deese, Director of Human Resources, has been named one of Triad Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business for 2025. This prestigious recognition honors women in the Triad region who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and impact in their industries and communities. Ziehl-Abegg’s rapid growth Deese was formally honored at a ceremony held on April 23, 2025, where she joined a distinguished group of professionals recognize...

On National Apprenticeship Day, April 30, 2025, Ziehl-Abegg isn’t just celebrating a program—it’s celebrating people. People like Joshua Baxley, who walked through the doors of the company as a curious apprentice and now helps design next-generation airflow systems as a Jr. Project Engineer at the company’s state-of-the-art North American headquarters in Winston-Salem. Joshua’s journey is one of many that illustrates how apprenticeships are more than training&mdash...